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Poll: If you are a member of a translation association, which is the best benefit in your opinion?
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Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida  Identity Verified
Portugalsko
Local time: 10:13
Člen (2007)
angličtina -> portugalština
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Other Jul 18, 2024

I’m a member of several translation associations, but I can’t say what is the best benefit. Probably all of the above, though so far I haven’t benefitted from any discounts…

Angie Garbarino
Thayenga
 
Kay Denney
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Francie
Local time: 11:13
francouzština -> angličtina
. Jul 19, 2024

I was a member of the French SFT for a while. Their Saturday morning meetups were pleasant and sometimes useful. They sent us some useful advice during the pandemic. There were various training opportunities that I never got around to signing up for (too much admin involved).
I was hoping that I'd get work through being in the directory but I was only ever contacted once and the client went with someone cheaper.
 
Nicholas Boline
Nicholas Boline  Identity Verified
Spojené státy americké
Local time: 04:13
Člen (2023)
španělština -> angličtina
In order Jul 19, 2024

1) Networking with colleagues in a profession that can be kind of isolating.
1A) Events and camaraderie with said colleagues.
2) A smallish amount of work through the directory.
3) Access to events and continuing education at discounted rates.
4) I don't want to say it makes you "look professional" on your resume, but from the perspective of somebody reading your resume, why wouldn't you be a member of the relevant professional organizations?

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1) Networking with colleagues in a profession that can be kind of isolating.
1A) Events and camaraderie with said colleagues.
2) A smallish amount of work through the directory.
3) Access to events and continuing education at discounted rates.
4) I don't want to say it makes you "look professional" on your resume, but from the perspective of somebody reading your resume, why wouldn't you be a member of the relevant professional organizations?

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