Setting Rates – How I did it starting out

Setting Rates – How I did it starting out

I remember when I started working full-time in the industry, at the end of the previous century, I had just been laid off from my job as a secretary at a global gold mining company. I told my husband that I was going to work from home as a translator. He said “Okay....
What is voice-over?

What is voice-over?

Voice-over is a production technique in which a voice that is not part of the narrative is used in films, television shows, theater productions, commercials, videos, or digital media, such as YouTube videos. The voice can be pre-recorded and placed over the visuals to...
Why ESG is Critical in the Mining Industry

Why ESG is Critical in the Mining Industry

The mining industry is pivotal in powering modern economies by providing essential raw materials for various sectors. However, this industry’s environmental and social footprint and record have recently become increasingly scrutinized. The incorporation of...
Will translators be replaced by AI?

Will translators be replaced by AI?

I read an interesting article recently on AI and the translation industry (see “If AI is so good, why are there still so many jobs for translators?” by Greg Rosalsky as published in NPR’s Planet Money at npr.org). The article discusses the impact of AI on the job...