{"id":61,"date":"2022-06-03T11:01:55","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T11:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rebuildbabel.com\/blog\/?p=61"},"modified":"2022-06-14T11:31:40","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T11:31:40","slug":"the-9-questions-you-should-ask-when-hiring-a-translation-provider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rebuildbabel.com\/blog\/the-9-questions-you-should-ask-when-hiring-a-translation-provider\/","title":{"rendered":"The 9 Questions You Should Ask When Hiring a Translation Provider"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We live in a global age, so it\u2019s no surprise that there are lots of options when it\u2019s time to choose a translation provider. Whether you\u2019re translating your company website, a legal document, or medical records, you want to be sure that the translation is an accurate reflection of the original document. And if you don\u2019t speak the language that the document will be translated into, it can be hard to verify the translation yourself \u2014 so how do you know that it\u2019s right? That\u2019s why it\u2019s essential to choose a translation provider you trust.
When shopping for translation services online<\/strong><\/a>, it can be tempting to choose a translation provider solely based on the cost. However, low cost can often equal lower quality. As you\u2019re choosing a professional translation team for your next document translation <\/strong>project, ask these 9 questions to give you confidence in their work and make sure you get your money\u2019s worth.\u00a0<\/div>\n
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  1. How do you evaluate your translators?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Most translation services providers work with a large network of freelance translators from all over the world. In order to make sure that they hire qualified, trustworthy translators, they should have an evaluation system in place. When hiring new translators, a translation company will generally have the new linguist provide a sample translation, which is then evaluated by a second experienced translator to ensure it meets the required standards.<\/p>\n

    In general, translators only translate into their native language. This is important to make sure the translation sounds natural in your target market. You may also want to ask where the translators are located \u2014 if your French translation will be used in France, you shouldn\u2019t have it translated by a linguist in Quebec.<\/p>\n

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    1. What are the steps in your process?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      A good translation process should involve multiple qualified linguists to ensure that the translation is accurate. However, the exact process will vary by agency, so make sure you know what you\u2019re getting. The three main process are:<\/p>\n