Practical insights, industry trends, and expert perspectives for translators and interpreters navigating a changing language industry.
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The translator is not disappearing – the job description is
Guest post by Monika Porwoł Imagine a client asking: “AI has already translated it. Could you just check it?” That small word “just” hides a substantial amount of professional work. To approve the...
From disruption to opportunity: Five megatrends shaping the future of language professionals
Guest post by Eva Stiekema What will the language profession look like in the future? It is a deceptively difficult question. Most predictions focus on the technology that is making the most noise...
What if it doesn’t lead anywhere?
Does every course need to guarantee a new client? Explore why following your curiosity—even without a clear professional goal—might be the best investment you can make in your translation career.
Show up, stand out: why your LinkedIn profile isn’t the problem (your content is)
Guest post by Virginia Katsimpiri A few months ago, a translator I was coaching sent me her LinkedIn profile and said, "I don't understand it. My profile looks good, but nothing happens. No...
International Translation Day 2026
The role of the language professional has never been static. The craft of translation and interpreting have long been at the heart of the field but, in the last few decades, the industry has grown...
Why Medical Translators Should Pivot to Linguistic Validation Now
As AI disrupts general medical translation, linguistic validation remains secure. Discover why medical translators should pivot to this highly-valued niche now.
Introducing Remoto: a new tool built for interpreters
Remoto is a new platform from ProZ.com that helps interpreters offer scheduled and on-demand services through a professional profile. Set your rates, share your profile with existing clients, benefit from streamlined billing and cancellation protection, and help shape the future of interpreting while growing your business online.
Is your service offering keeping up with what clients are buying?
The language industry is evolving rapidly, and clients are looking for more than traditional translation and interpreting services. Discover the new and expanded services now available on ProZ.com profiles—including AI training, linguistic validation, terminology management, localization testing, UX/UI localization, and more—and learn how updating your profile can help you showcase your expertise and attract new opportunities.
How to vet language pros before you hire
Choosing the right language professional involves more than comparing rates. This guide explains how to evaluate profiles, review quotes, assess expertise, and clarify expectations before starting a translation, interpreting, editing, or localization project.
From Translator to Consultant: A Practical Path in the Age of AI
Guest post by Sherif Abuzid, ProZ.com Trainer and Speaker · 4 min read Many translators are asking the same question right now: Is AI going to replace translators? Honestly, I do not think that is...