Translator Question:

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► What languages can you translate into and from?
► How many years of translation experience do you hold?
► What types of clients do you typically work with?
► Why did you leave your last translation position or job?
► Would you ever want to work on your own and start your own freelance translation business or translation agency?
► How much do you currently charge for your translation work?
► Do you have any references available that we could speak with regarding the quality of your work?
► Did you bring any sample translations with you today?
► Do you have a certain area of specialization or do you work on generic translation projects of many types?
► What is your biggest strength as a translator? Biggest weakness?
► Do you hold any translation certifications?
► Why do you enjoy being a translator?
► What type of ethical dilemmas have you encountered as a translator and how did you deal with those?
► Have you had any client or employer conflicts in the past over translation projects not being completed on time or accurately?
► Where do you want to be in your translation career in 4 or 5 years from now?