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Getting started as an interpreter and/or voice over translator/artist
Thread poster: Silke Harvey
Silke Harvey
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United Kingdom
Local time: 19:50
German to English
Dec 5, 2014

Hi,

I have been translating for many years and am now thinking about expanding into interpreting as well as voice-overing. However, when googling on the internet, I have come across a host of contradicting or vague information on how to get started in both of these businesses. Some say you will need a diploma, others say no, just get some work in, unpaid if necessary, to gain experience and advertise yourself on your merit alone... Could someone with experience in these fields give... See more
Hi,

I have been translating for many years and am now thinking about expanding into interpreting as well as voice-overing. However, when googling on the internet, I have come across a host of contradicting or vague information on how to get started in both of these businesses. Some say you will need a diploma, others say no, just get some work in, unpaid if necessary, to gain experience and advertise yourself on your merit alone... Could someone with experience in these fields give me a few pointers in the right direction?

Any help is much appreciated,

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