Jost goes on to distil some overarching themes from the recently published book, The Prosperous Translator, into six useful bullet points:
- Writing skills in the target language are one of the key components to success as a translator.
- Above-average subject-specific knowledge is another key to success.
- There is great value in membership and active participation in professional associations.
- Networking with colleagues and clients is essential.
- Low prices devalue your proposal and make you less attractive.
- There is lots and lots of work out there for lots and lots of us, provided that we adhere to the points listed above.
Jost concludes that: the (translation) world would truly be a better place if we followed these suggestions (and if those who can't would choose a different profession!).
