Outsourcing work: How to request applications, check them and keep them handy
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Description This webinar is intended for linguists who are occasionally outsourcing work to other colleagues or plan to expand into an agency. It will help you get an overview of your needs and help you request targeted information from potential linguists. In addition, you will get useful ideas of how you could better organize the information received so that you keep it handy when you need it. Target audience Outsourcing linguists or those who plan to expand Learning objectives You will get ideas mainly about handling the workload involved efficiently without drowning in a pile of paper or a packed inbox folder. Some highlights include: • How to determine your needs: where to focus, short-term and long-term requirements • Drafting your job posting: what shall I ask for? • What to expect in return: what usually happens to your Inbox • Evaluation of information received: initial and in-depth evaluations • What about the test translation? • How to handle the information received: tips and software to keep the overview Prerequisites Working as a freelancer linguist already Program Click to expand • Determining short-term and long-term requirements • Communicate my needs clearly in order to receive the applications I need • Handling the resumes am I going to receive • Resume evaluation: Long listed and shortlisted resumes • Tips and software to keep yourself organized • Tips for test translations – how to handle the workload • How to pick the right outsourcer when the actual request comes in Registration and payment information (click to expand) Click to expand Click on the buy button on the right to purchase your seat Participation fee includes: • access to webinar session. • unlimited access to the webinar recording. • powerpoint slides to remind participants of the key points and lessons learned. • certificates of attendance. How do I purchase my spot? To purchase your seat at this session please click on the "buy" button. Available slots are limited and will be assigned to registered and paid participants as soon as payment is reported. Early payment is advised in order to secure participation. Allow some time for payment processing if you are paying by wire transfer. After your payment is received, your status will be changed to “registered and paid” and your spot for the session will be secured. An invoice and receipt of payment will be sent to you for your records. How do I access the online platform? 72 hours before the webinar takes place, you will receive an invitation to join the session. Please, click the registration link or button provided in the invitation email and complete the registration form. Software and system requirements (click to expand) Click to expand Virtual platform system requirements For PC-based Users: • Required: Windows® 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server • Required: Internet Explorer® 7.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled) • Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection • Recommended: Dual-core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with 2GB of RAM (recommended) For Mac®-based Users: • Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 – Leopard® or newer • Required: Safari™ 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled) • Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection • Required: Intel processor (1GB of RAM or better recommended) To Use VoIP (microphone and speakers or headset): • Fast Internet connection (384 kbps or more recommended) • Speakers or headset (USB headset recommended) • NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat. Recommendations • For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended. • For the audio section of the training course, we recommend that you have a headset or speakers. • We recommend that you log in 30 minutes in advance of the start time to prepare for the training course. Courses will be open half an hour before the start time. Please login before the start time to ensure that everything on your system is working correctly. Created by Irene Koukia View feedback | View all courses
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