Document Translation Services

21st October 2009

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Things To Evaluate When Searching For Document Translation Providers

Using a document translation service offers a number of benefits, but with hundreds of translators out there, how do you find the right match for your needs? You not only need to inquire about the pricing schedule, but also make sure that you will get the support and services you need. Make sure you ask the following critical questions when you’re reviewing different document translation service companies:

Does the firm provide an instant cost estimate of your project? With the use of the internet, translation providers can now produce quotes quickly. To request for one, you just have to fill up a form on their website with the details of your project. Companies may either provide a quote automatically or have an account representative review your project and send you the quote within 24 hours. These two methods provide you with a good initial estimate of the project.

Do they provide industry specific translations? First class translation services include highly-specialized translations. This means that the translator working on your document will be a native speaker with a working knowledge of your industry. Different companies may have different industry specializations. Always make it a point to ask a company the specialized translation services they offer

How long will they work on the project? Various companies have the option to expedite small projects and deliver them within 24 to 72 hours. Take the time to research different companies and see if they actually adhere to their promised turn-around times.

What type of experience do the document translation agents have?Some document translation companies screen every candidate to ensure they meet certain translator qualifications. Find out if the company recognizes translator associations such as TRANSLEX, ATA, the U.K. Institute of Translation and Interpreting, and UN amongst others.

Will the company provide an account representative? A lot of companies assign a project manager to serve as a client’s contact person throughout the project. The primary job of account managers is to update the clients regarding the status of the project. Account representatives will also handle the billing process for the project.

Does the document translation company use machine translation tools? Some companies use machine translation tools or software programs to complete the translation, but this can compromise the quality of your documents. Look for a company that uses only native-speaking human translators so that your document will be of the highest quality, and will make sense to a native-speaking customer or client.

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