About Oregon Translation: How our process is different

What criteria does Oregon Translation use for its translators? The criteria Oregon Translation uses when initially screening our translators include these factors: First and foremost, does the candidate demonstrate excellence in writing? If the candidate cannot write well in one language, we cannot expect h... (more) "I'm impressed with your speed and quality. Thank you very much." - Marilyse Benyakar, English to French Translator

• We prefer to start by listening to what you need and expect and by reviewing the source language documents.
   
  
• We also take this opportunity to explain how the translation process typically proceeds and how we might adapt the process to meet your specific needs, such as a tight deadline or specialized formatting.
   
  
• When everyone understands the project parameters, Oregon Translation provides an estimate of the time and cost involved. Once you sign off on the proposal, the actual translation cycle begins.
   
  
• We hand-pick experienced translators who we custom-match to each of your projects. A translator with excellent experience writing technical manufacturing manuals may not be the right match to translate a marketing document for the clothing or beverage industry.
   
  
• We welcome interactions between our clients and translators throughout the process: providing industry- or company-specific glossaries, lively discourse on the best terminology to use, suggested improvements to the original text, cultural questions and clarifications, etc. 

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