Attention freelance translators: Meet Team OC!
Posted on10 May 2023
Do you want to be a successful freelance translator? Take your business to the next level with Team OC, led by Atlas Director Clare, and freelancer Olivia Morton.
IgnITIon – the ITI bulletin for people starting out
Posted on17 May 2019
IgnITIon – what’s that? Well, read on to find out. As an established translation agency (since 1991!) we have always had lots of enquiries from: Students Teachers People wanting...
Atlas Translations Training: Vocal Wellbeing & Speech Gym
Posted on28 February 2018
Give your voice a spring in its step! Is it possible to give your voice a makeover? – yes! Come and improve the richness and variety of your voice,...
Voice Coaching: Speech & Accent
Posted on26 January 2018
We’re not just a fantastic translation agency – we work with voices too! Today we’re presentinga guest blog from local voice coach, and fantastic trainer Pippa Wilson. Pippa runs...
Finding a Work Placement or Internship
Posted on13 December 2017
Finding a work placement or internship – where do you start?! University life can be exhausting: an endless number of parties to attend, people to meet, friends to keep,...
Translation Agency Tips: #51: Remaining professional at all times
Posted on27 April 2017
As a professional freelancer, it is important that your commitment and professionalism in delivering quality work shines through in both the work you produce, and in the way you...
Translation Agency Tips: #49: 7 Translation Myths Debunked
Posted on31 March 2017
Translation is one of those professions that people have no real idea about. Are we sitting with quills, poring over a dictionary? What do we do all day? Isn’t...
Translation Agency Tips: #48: Perfect Invoicing Tips
Posted on24 March 2017
Nowadays at Atlas Translations, we have a bespoke invoicing system for all suppliers to submit invoices with. This reduces potential issues and ensures you receive payment more swiftly. However...
Translation Agency Tips: #47: Backing up your Work
Posted on16 March 2017
What’s the reason for backing up data on your PC? Nowadays, many people work with a computer or a laptop to do their job. It is crucial that your...
Translation Agency Tips: #3 What qualifications and experience will you need?
Posted on3 November 2015
We are often contacted by parents of A level students, language students, teachers wanting to change careers… all looking for advice on how to get started in translation, or...
Considering a work placement with Atlas Translations?
Posted on20 October 2014
Have you ever wondered what working as a work placement at Atlas looks like? Well, look no further, because this blog post is for you! When you think of...
Where are they now – work placement feedback
Posted on10 October 2012
As part of an entry for a Supporting Young People award, we asked some of our former placements to let us know what they are doing now – and...