ProZ.com quick polls

Have you ever been a ProZ.com speaker/presenter in webinars/courses/conferences, etc?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 21

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Do you work with agencies/clients in a completely different time zone (+than 10 hours)?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 20

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Which is your preferred payment method lately?

By MOUNIR LOUKOUMANOU - featured on Apr 19

My lowest rate per source word is:

By anonymous - featured on Apr 18

0.04-0.05	29.2%
0.06-0.07	23.9%
0.08-0.09	21.3%
0.10+	12.7%
below 0.04	9.6%
Other (pl explain)	3.3%

456 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Compare your turnover in Q1 2024 to your turnover in Q1 2023 - was it...?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 17

A lot lower	29.1%
About the same	21.3%
A little lower	19.3%
A little higher	13.7%
A lot higher	12.9%
Other	3.6%

357 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Which is the best strategy to raise translation/interpretation rates?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 16

All the above	33.5%
Cultivating a strong reputation	19.8%
Specializing in a niche	19.5%
Finding new clients	17.1%
N/A (discuss)	7.9%
Networking in industry events (webinars, etc)	2.1%

328 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

How much do you invest in learning and professional development each year?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 15

I don't invest money in training	31.4%
$100 - $500	26.9%
Less than $50	16.2%
$50 - $100	15.6%
$500 - $1,000	7.2%
More than $1,000	2.7%

334 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Do you take notes during your translation process?

By Lingua 5B - featured on Apr 14

Only sometimes, as needed.	51.1%
Yes, regularly, on a sheet of paper.	22.8%
No, I never do.	18.6%
Yes, regularly, in a digital note taking app.	7.2%
Other/NA	0.4%

237 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How do you collect feedback from clients about your freelance services?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 13

I do not collect feedback from clients	52.3%
Email	23.3%
A combination of previous options	8.0%
Feedback via social or professional platforms	6.8%
Other - N/A (discuss)	5.7%
Feedback form on website	3.4%
Online survey	0.6%
Feedback form on invoices	0.0%

176 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How often do you engage in networking activities to connect with potential clients or colleagues?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 12

Rarely	41.5%
Never	33.3%
Weekly	9.1%
Monthly	9.1%
Daily	6.9%

318 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How do you handle payment deadlines with clients?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 11

I discuss the issue along with rates	47.2%
I set the rates, the client sets the deadline	31.0%
I care very little about it	10.9%
Other (N/A)	9.2%
I ask to be paid in advance	1.7%

303 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Do you give your cell phone/home number to clients/agencies?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 10

Yes	55.9%
It depends	27.0%
No	14.8%
Other N/A	2.3%

392 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How do you find clients that pay your rates?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 9

They find me	37.4%
By applying to jobs	29.0%
By looking for reputable agencies	16.2%
N/A (other)	11.7%
By connecting with them	5.7%

334 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

How many times do you check your own translations, segment by segment?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 8

Twice	30.8%
Once	26.2%
It depens on the kind of text	25.0%
Three times	10.8%
N/A Other	3.5%
More than 4 times	2.5%
Four times	1.2%

400 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

How old were you when you realized you wanted to be a translator/interpreter?

By Iulia Parvu - featured on Apr 7

Do you respond to emails from agencies who don't even answer your reply when they offer a job?

By Sittie Hane Mama - featured on Apr 6

Depends on what agency it is	44.4%
Sometimes	17.0%
Never!	15.3%
Yes	14.6%
Other (please share).	8.7%

288 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

How long have you been working with your earliest long-lasting clients?

By Natalia Pedrosa - featured on Apr 5

more than 16 years	25.5%
6-10 years	24.5%
11-15 years	24.2%
5-2 years	18.7%
Other	4.2%
One year-months away	2.9%

380 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Do you think we need to adjust our rates when working with AI-enabled CAT tools?

By Ines R. - featured on Apr 4

No	39.2%
I don't know	23.7%
Yes	20.3%
Yes, as we have to invest more money for AI	12.7%
Other	4.1%

316 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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The best marketing strategy to get more clients is:

By anonymous - featured on Apr 3

Applying to agencies directly	34.8%
Applying to jobs on sites like Proz	22.1%
Other - N/A	17.0%
Networking with colleagues	11.8%
Online marketing	10.6%
A paid listing in a translation association	3.7%

348 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

On social media sites, do you display a current photo of yourself?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 2

Yes	51.4%
No, my photo is not current	20.2%
No, I don't use any	10.9%
Other (please discuss)	6.3%
No, I use an avatar	6.0%
No, I use a non-copyrighted image	3.0%
No, I use someone else's photo (kid, dog)	2.1%

331 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Do you reside in the country of your/any of your target language/s?

By Jeppe Fischer - featured on Apr 1

Yes.	69.1%
No.	27.6%
I'd love to!	2.2%
Other N/A	1.1%

275 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Where do you work?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 31

Home	88.9%
Anywhere with wi-fi connection	3.7%
Office / shared office	3.3%
It depends	3.3%
Other - please share	0.8%
Library	0.0%
Park	0.0%
Café	0.0%

243 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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My monthly income is based on:

By anonymous - featured on Mar 30

More than two clients	31.8%
Agencies/direct clients - unforseen volume	24.7%
1-2 main clients + random requests	23.4%
Two clients	7.0%
N/A Other	6.7%
One client	6.4%

299 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Which device do you use most often when you respond to translation inquiries?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 29

Laptop/Computer	90.6%
iPhone/Smartphone	7.5%
iPad/Tablet	1.1%
Other	0.8%
Apple Watch/Smartwatch	0.0%

372 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Have you ever participated in a ProZ.com tv event?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 28

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Do you earn more than 2000 EUR net/month as a linguist?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 27

No, I don't.	52.4%
Yes, I do earn around 2000 EUR net per month.	23.2%
I earn double or more.	14.7%
N/A Other	9.6%

456 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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As a freelance translator/interpreter, do you have liability insurance?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 26

No	78.5%
Yes	15.2%
No, but I will get one	4.6%
Other (please share)	1.8%

395 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

In your experience, what is the most wanted field in the translation market?

By samah A. fattah - featured on Mar 25

Other - N/A (discuss)	32.9%
Legal	23.2%
Marketing	21.5%
Gaming	8.3%
E-commerce	6.1%
Media	4.8%
Economics	2.2%
Social media	0.9%

228 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Would you certify and stamp your own translation?

By Sophie Meis - featured on Mar 24

Yes	48.2%
No	37.9%
Other N/A (discuss)	13.8%

195 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How is your business evolving this year so far?

By Orianne Gogo-Mulot - featured on Mar 23

Stagnating	35.6%
Growing	27.5%
Declining	26.9%
Other N/A	10.1%

357 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

If you could compare translation to a sport/game/activity, what would it be?

By Lingua 5B - featured on Mar 22

Marathon	31.7%
Chess	20.4%
Other - N/A	15.5%
Figure skating	11.0%
Hurdling	9.7%
Boxing	3.9%
Weightlifting	3.2%
Poker	2.6%
Diving (jumps)	1.9%

309 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Do you mind your full name being displayed on the client's CAT tool/TM?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 21

No, I don't	51.2%
Yes, I do	35.8%
Other, please explain	13.0%

338 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

How do you manage your work downloads (even after years of experience)?

By Susanna Martoni - featured on Mar 20

After years, I still get nervous	43.4%
Just relax. I know work will come	28.6%
Try to market my services	21.4%
Other N/A	6.6%

346 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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What do you do if you are assigned to review a poorly translated text?

By Marzieh Izadi - featured on Mar 19

Request to re-translate it.	24.4%
Review it anyway.	21.8%
Ask for more money.	19.3%
Other N/A	14.0%
Reject the job.	10.4%
Ask for more time.	10.2%

394 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Do you use MT in regular, non-PEMT translation projects?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 18

Never	38.0%
Yes, occassionally	23.6%
Yes, all the time	16.3%
Yes, with some exceptions	15.9%
Other	6.2%

258 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How do you get through huge and very boring projects?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 17

Challenge myself (eg: get 1000 words by 11am)	29.7%
Schedule regular physical activity	19.3%
N/A (discuss)	18.2%
Listen to music	13.5%
Eat/Drink something regularly	8.3%
Ask twice as much the time	5.2%
Play podcasts	3.6%
Ask twice the normal rate	2.1%

192 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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What is the max. payment period you accept?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 16

60 days	40.7%
45 days	24.9%
30 days	16.0%
Any	6.9%
90 days	6.4%
Other (please share)	3.6%
14 days	1.3%
Any but only with partial prepayment	0.3%

393 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

In your opinion, which is the most valuable tip for a beginner in the industry?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 15

Apply to as many agencies as you can	32.0%
Market your services with clients	25.0%
N/A Other	21.6%
Become an AI expert	8.8%
Subscribe to ProZ notificactions	8.5%
Get an excellent cover letter	4.0%

328 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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On a 1-10 scale rate your current satisfaction with the translation industry.

How do you perceive the results of reviews/proofreading after you sumbitted your work to an agency?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 13

They make mostly preferential changes.	33.0%
They never send me results.	25.4%
They make only relevant changes if any.	23.1%
Other (please share your experience)	14.9%
They never change anyting in my translation.	3.6%

303 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

What type of AI tools are you familar with and use regularly? (Examples in brackets)

By anonymous - featured on Mar 12

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Do you normally take more/larger projects than physically possible to handle alone?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 11

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Do you accept payment after delivery when dealing with clients you have never worked for before?

By Iulia Parvu - featured on Mar 10

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If you were a "generalist", which hard core niche (broad) would you choose?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 9

Medical	31.6%
Other (please be so kind and share it)	20.4%
Legal	20.1%
Engineering	19.2%
EU	8.6%

313 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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At what time of the day are you most productive?

By Jorge Nunes - featured on Mar 8

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