To review documents and translate them word-for-word. Also be responsible for revising already-translated documents to reflect current policies or other information changes.
Translators commonly use several computer programs to help them translate verbal and written communication and stay organized. Here are some programs translators use at work:
- Microsoft Word: This program offers a built-in translation tool, but it also is essential for presenting written communications, making it important for translators.
- Microsoft Excel: Excel offers translators a way to stay organized and built-in translation tools.
- Using dictionaries and thesauruses to find the exact words
- Understanding different cultures in translation
- Working with people from different cultural backgrounds and industries