Your Answers to Leads on Language123

by: The Language123 Staff

"Your answers are service offers and introduction letters that allow clients to make educated decisions when looking for a translator for their translation projects."

When submitting your quote for a translation project, or responding to an information request, it is important to be as clear, straight-forward and brief as possible, making sure to answer all possible questions and including only relevant information about your translation services and experience. The remarks field in the Answer Lead page is equivalent to a cover letter for a CV, where you are introducing yourself as the most suitable translator for a particular project and describe those aspects of your career and your experience that support it.

You must be brief, simply because a client may not have a particular interest in knowing your life story, or reading information that can be found in your translator profile or resume. Focus on the essentials: who you are, what you do, how you can help and what you’ve done in the past that has provided you with relevant translation experience to carry out the project. In many cases the answers will not vary much from project to project, but it is very important that you show prospective clients that you understand their needs and that you are capable of meeting their expectations.

Make sure to direct your answer to the contact person, and that you set out what your conditions are and what you will need to complete the translation project in the utmost professional manner. Keep communication channels open at all times and show your client that you will work towards his/her complete satisfaction. To include all of this in one paragraph, you must make sure to use keywords and keyphrases that convey all you want to say in the most accurate and simple way possible.

One important aspect that many clients look for when searching for a translator, is quality. We strongly recommend that you network with other translators and perhaps team up to offer comprehensive translation services that include translation and revision, thus guaranteeing the best quality in translation services for your clients.

Finally, don’t forget to provide the most accurate quote possible, which can be a flat fee per word or a total cost for the project, depending on how much information has been provided by the client. There is a field in the Answer Lead page for this purpose, so make sure to use it. To avoid confusion simply enter the currency (US Dollars, CAN Dollars, Euro, etc) the amount and the unit (per word, page, total).

Should you need further assistance on how to improve your answers and better promote your business using our services, feel free to contact us.

September 23, 2005 - Comments:0

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