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Do you have a certificate or any specific training in MTPE?

By Thorsten Schülke - featured on Apr 27

No, I don't think that's necessary for MTPE	34.7%
No, I do not offer MTPE services	24.4%
Yes, but only (free) introductory course(s)	13.0%
No, I just can't be bothered but still do PE	9.3%
Yes, comprehensive (paid) training course(s)	7.3%
No, but I am planning to get MTPE training	4.7%
No, there are no good courses out there	4.1%
Other (please specify)	2.6%

193 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Do you offer certified document translation?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 26

No.	59.4%
Yes and I enjoy it and find it profitable.	15.0%
Yes, but rarely and I don't enjoy it.	12.2%
No, but I would like to in the future.	9.1%
Other... (Discuss)	4.4%

320 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Have you ever contacted a client after ending the work relationship?

By Abdelrahman Ahmed Hamid Abdelrahman - featured on Apr 25

No	59.9%
Yes	22.8%
It depends	11.1%
Other N/A	4.2%
Only if the termination was due to my fault	2.1%

289 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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What type of work schedule do you prefer?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 24

Flexible Schedule	61.0%
Varied Schedule	20.8%
Fixed Schedule	14.5%
Other N/A	3.7%

351 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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I would welcome a dictionairy in the following field:

By anonymous - featured on Apr 23

Other (please, share)	29.9%
Corporate language	19.8%
Gaming	12.7%
None, AI tools are enough.	12.3%
Gastronomy/Hotel industry	7.5%
Specific sports	7.5%
Beauty and cosmetics	5.2%
Fashion and design	5.2%

268 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Would you work with translation agencies which use project management systems (Eg: Smartling)?

By Bangyou Xiang - featured on Apr 22

Yes	72.2%
Other N/A (discuss)	15.3%
No	12.5%

327 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Have you ever been a ProZ.com speaker/presenter in webinars/courses/conferences, etc?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 21

No, and I don't want to.	69.5%
No, maybe in the future.	24.0%
Yes, loved it!	2.5%
Other N/A	2.5%
Yes, but I'm busy now.	1.5%

200 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Do you work with agencies/clients in a completely different time zone (+than 10 hours)?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 20

Yes, but communication is hard	36.0%
No	36.0%
N/A Other	17.5%
Yes, but only if they provide 24/7 service	10.5%

200 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Which is your preferred payment method lately?

By MOUNIR LOUKOUMANOU - featured on Apr 19

Bank	44.0%
Transfer	31.4%
PayPal	13.2%
Payoneer	5.5%
Other N/A	5.5%
ProZ*pay	0.3%

325 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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My lowest rate per source word is:

By anonymous - featured on Apr 18

0.04-0.05	28.7%
0.06-0.07	24.4%
0.08-0.09	21.2%
0.10+	12.7%
below 0.04	9.6%
Other (pl explain)	3.4%

471 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Compare your turnover in Q1 2024 to your turnover in Q1 2023 - was it...?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 17

A lot lower	28.8%
About the same	21.2%
A little lower	19.0%
A lot higher	13.6%
A little higher	13.6%
Other	3.8%

368 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Which is the best strategy to raise translation/interpretation rates?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 16

All the above	33.1%
Cultivating a strong reputation	19.7%
Specializing in a niche	19.7%
Finding new clients	17.0%
N/A (discuss)	8.4%
Networking in industry events (webinars, etc)	2.1%

335 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How much do you invest in learning and professional development each year?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 15

I don't invest money in training	31.6%
$100 - $500	26.8%
Less than $50	16.5%
$50 - $100	15.3%
$500 - $1,000	7.1%
More than $1,000	2.7%

339 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Do you take notes during your translation process?

By Lingua 5B - featured on Apr 14

Only sometimes, as needed.	51.6%
Yes, regularly, on a sheet of paper.	22.8%
No, I never do.	18.3%
Yes, regularly, in a digital note taking app.	6.9%
Other/NA	0.4%

246 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How do you collect feedback from clients about your freelance services?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 13

I do not collect feedback from clients	52.2%
Email	23.6%
A combination of previous options	8.2%
Feedback via social or professional platforms	6.6%
Other - N/A (discuss)	5.5%
Feedback form on website	3.3%
Online survey	0.5%
Feedback form on invoices	0.0%

182 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How often do you engage in networking activities to connect with potential clients or colleagues?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 12

Rarely	41.5%
Never	33.7%
Weekly	9.0%
Monthly	9.0%
Daily	6.8%

323 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How do you handle payment deadlines with clients?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 11

I discuss the issue along with rates	47.2%
I set the rates, the client sets the deadline	30.9%
I care very little about it	11.1%
Other (N/A)	9.1%
I ask to be paid in advance	1.6%

307 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Do you give your cell phone/home number to clients/agencies?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 10

Yes	54.9%
It depends	27.6%
No	15.0%
Other N/A	2.5%

399 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How do you find clients that pay your rates?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 9

They find me	37.5%
By applying to jobs	28.6%
By looking for reputable agencies	16.5%
N/A (other)	11.8%
By connecting with them	5.6%

339 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How many times do you check your own translations, segment by segment?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 8

Twice	31.1%
Once	25.9%
It depens on the kind of text	24.9%
Three times	10.9%
N/A Other	3.5%
More than 4 times	2.5%
Four times	1.2%

405 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How old were you when you realized you wanted to be a translator/interpreter?

By Iulia Parvu - featured on Apr 7

Do you respond to emails from agencies who don't even answer your reply when they offer a job?

By Sittie Hane Mama - featured on Apr 6

Depends on what agency it is	44.3%
Sometimes	16.8%
Never!	15.5%
Yes	14.8%
Other (please share).	8.6%

291 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How long have you been working with your earliest long-lasting clients?

By Natalia Pedrosa - featured on Apr 5

more than 16 years	25.6%
11-15 years	24.5%
6-10 years	24.3%
5-2 years	18.5%
Other	4.2%
One year-months away	2.9%

383 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Do you think we need to adjust our rates when working with AI-enabled CAT tools?

By Ines R. - featured on Apr 4

No	39.3%
I don't know	23.6%
Yes	20.1%
Yes, as we have to invest more money for AI	12.6%
Other	4.4%

318 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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The best marketing strategy to get more clients is:

By anonymous - featured on Apr 3

Applying to agencies directly	34.8%
Applying to jobs on sites like Proz	22.5%
Other - N/A	16.8%
Networking with colleagues	11.7%
Online marketing	10.5%
A paid listing in a translation association	3.7%

351 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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On social media sites, do you display a current photo of yourself?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 2

Yes	51.5%
No, my photo is not current	20.4%
No, I don't use any	10.8%
Other (please discuss)	6.3%
No, I use an avatar	6.0%
No, I use a non-copyrighted image	3.0%
No, I use someone else's photo (kid, dog)	2.1%

334 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Do you reside in the country of your/any of your target language/s?

By Jeppe Fischer - featured on Apr 1

Yes.	69.1%
No.	27.7%
I'd love to!	2.2%
Other N/A	1.1%

278 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Where do you work?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 31

Home	89.1%
Anywhere with wi-fi connection	3.6%
Office / shared office	3.2%
It depends	3.2%
Other - please share	0.8%
Library	0.0%
Park	0.0%
Café	0.0%

247 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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My monthly income is based on:

By anonymous - featured on Mar 30

More than two clients	31.7%
Agencies/direct clients - unforseen volume	24.7%
1-2 main clients + random requests	23.7%
Two clients	7.0%
N/A Other	6.7%
One client	6.3%

300 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Which device do you use most often when you respond to translation inquiries?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 29

Laptop/Computer	90.6%
iPhone/Smartphone	7.5%
iPad/Tablet	1.1%
Other	0.8%
Apple Watch/Smartwatch	0.0%

373 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Have you ever participated in a ProZ.com tv event?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 28

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Do you earn more than 2000 EUR net/month as a linguist?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 27

No, I don't.	52.2%
Yes, I do earn around 2000 EUR net per month.	23.5%
I earn double or more.	14.8%
N/A Other	9.6%

460 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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As a freelance translator/interpreter, do you have liability insurance?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 26

No	78.3%
Yes	15.4%
No, but I will get one	4.5%
Other (please share)	1.8%

396 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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In your experience, what is the most wanted field in the translation market?

By samah A. fattah - featured on Mar 25

Other - N/A (discuss)	33.0%
Legal	23.0%
Marketing	21.7%
Gaming	8.3%
E-commerce	6.1%
Media	4.8%
Economics	2.2%
Social media	0.9%

230 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Would you certify and stamp your own translation?

By Sophie Meis - featured on Mar 24

Yes	48.0%
No	38.3%
Other N/A (discuss)	13.8%

196 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How is your business evolving this year so far?

By Orianne Gogo-Mulot - featured on Mar 23

Stagnating	35.5%
Growing	27.4%
Declining	27.1%
Other N/A	10.1%

358 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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If you could compare translation to a sport/game/activity, what would it be?

By Lingua 5B - featured on Mar 22

Marathon	32.2%
Chess	20.3%
Other - N/A	15.4%
Figure skating	10.9%
Hurdling	9.6%
Boxing	3.9%
Weightlifting	3.2%
Poker	2.6%
Diving (jumps)	1.9%

311 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Do you mind your full name being displayed on the client's CAT tool/TM?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 21

No, I don't	51.3%
Yes, I do	35.7%
Other, please explain	13.0%

339 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How do you manage your work downloads (even after years of experience)?

By Susanna Martoni - featured on Mar 20

After years, I still get nervous	43.2%
Just relax. I know work will come	28.5%
Try to market my services	21.6%
Other N/A	6.6%

347 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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What do you do if you are assigned to review a poorly translated text?

By Marzieh Izadi - featured on Mar 19

Request to re-translate it.	24.7%
Review it anyway.	21.7%
Ask for more money.	19.2%
Other N/A	13.9%
Reject the job.	10.4%
Ask for more time.	10.1%

396 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Do you use MT in regular, non-PEMT translation projects?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 18

Never	38.1%
Yes, occassionally	23.5%
Yes, all the time	16.2%
Yes, with some exceptions	15.8%
Other	6.5%

260 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How do you get through huge and very boring projects?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 17

Challenge myself (eg: get 1000 words by 11am)	29.9%
Schedule regular physical activity	19.1%
N/A (discuss)	18.6%
Listen to music	13.4%
Eat/Drink something regularly	8.2%
Ask twice as much the time	5.2%
Play podcasts	3.6%
Ask twice the normal rate	2.1%

194 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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What is the max. payment period you accept?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 16

60 days	40.6%
45 days	25.1%
30 days	16.0%
Any	6.9%
90 days	6.3%
Other (please share)	3.6%
14 days	1.3%
Any but only with partial prepayment	0.3%

394 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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In your opinion, which is the most valuable tip for a beginner in the industry?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 15

Apply to as many agencies as you can	31.9%
Market your services with clients	25.2%
N/A Other	21.6%
Become an AI expert	8.8%
Subscribe to ProZ notificactions	8.5%
Get an excellent cover letter	4.0%

329 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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On a 1-10 scale rate your current satisfaction with the translation industry.

How do you perceive the results of reviews/proofreading after you sumbitted your work to an agency?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 13

They make mostly preferential changes.	32.9%
They never send me results.	25.7%
They make only relevant changes if any.	23.0%
Other (please share your experience)	14.8%
They never change anyting in my translation.	3.6%