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The Importance of editing and proofreading your CV
Received a CV from a translator the other day, for his first job he put, “Private torturing to university students, and casual reviewing and translating…” Obviously, a serious error which now discredits the translator completely. We do find all kinds of errors on resumes, including grammar, spelling, syntax and formatting. It is very worthwhile to engage […]
… Continue readingSpeed, Localization and SIMSHIP
Ten years ago, simultaneous shipment was coordinated around the new software release every 4-6 months. Today, SIMSHIP happens weekly with companies like Google, Twitter and Facebook. (ref. https://www.anzuglobal.com/images/globnerdsMutilingual_C.pdf )
… Continue readingFunny Language Mistakes
A recruiter, explaining to a candidate the history of the current company: “We are an offspring of ‘Company Name’ (meant to say ‘offshoot’) I’ll tell you in a shell what we do… “
… Continue readingHollywood Uses Language to Mirror Social Rifts in the Future
Hollywood Uses Language to Mirror Social Rifts in the Future
… Continue readingIMUG The International Multilingual User Group – Managing Your Localization Career
Mike Klinger will be one of the panelists(remote) talking on localization careers. Hope you can make it. Managing Your Localization CareerThursday, August 15, 20137:00 PM to 9:00 PM Google1950 Charleston RoadBodega Bay RoomMountain View, CA (map)
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