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Tanner Pittman (X)
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German德语译成English英语
Great points Sep 19, 2008

Thank you for this article. I love your suggestions and intend to incorporate them in my cover letters from now on.
 
Morano El-Kholy
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English英语译成Arabic阿拉伯语
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I will keep it in my mind. May 26, 2012

Thank you for this sincere & cute article.
Yes you have got the right to do so but I am eager to know: Did you see any positive change in your clients'/ agencies' attitude after posting the three phases in your cover letter?
I am hoping so...

Thanks again for your nice advice & I will try to write mine too.

My kindest wishes for you to achieve all your goals.
 
Thayenga
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English英语译成German德语
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Very nice job! Jun 29, 2014

This article hits the nail on its head!

I do offer proofreading and editing services at a fixed hourly rate. Therefore, the quality of the translation doesn't affect me that much in regards to my earnings vs. the time spent on the corrections and/or reqrites.

Proofreading and editing job should always be charged by the hour. Then it doesn't matter whether you spend 1 or 5 hours with a job because you will get your hourly rate. Perhaps then some outsourcers, definately ... See more
This article hits the nail on its head!

I do offer proofreading and editing services at a fixed hourly rate. Therefore, the quality of the translation doesn't affect me that much in regards to my earnings vs. the time spent on the corrections and/or reqrites.

Proofreading and editing job should always be charged by the hour. Then it doesn't matter whether you spend 1 or 5 hours with a job because you will get your hourly rate. Perhaps then some outsourcers, definately not all!, might pay the translator a decent rate and, in turn, are then in the position to expect a flawless translation. ▲ Collapse
 


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