If you are looking to get a document translated, or need to book an interpreter, the\u00a0options available to you may seem complex and confusing. There are\u00a0plenty of Language Service Providers\u00a0out there, but\u00a0not all Language Service Providers are equal.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
That\u2019s why we wanted to put together our top three things to look\u00a0for\u00a0when\u00a0choosing your Language Service Provider\u00a0(LSP), to help you make the best choice.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Look for Linguist Qualifications<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The most important thing, above all others, is\u00a0linguist qualifications<\/em>. To ensure you will be assigned a professional linguist, choosing a reputable company is key. Make sure the LSP you are considering has a strict vetting procedure for their linguists in place. A less reputable LSP may assign your translation to anyone who speaks the language, without a thought for their native language, qualifications or specialisations. This is not how International Translations operates. We have a strict vetting procedure in place for all our linguists. They are all educated to degree level, have at least 5 years of experience and only ever translate into their native language. All of this ensures we can offer only the highest level of accuracy for you and your translations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Are they sector specialists?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Another important thing to consider is making sure your Language Service Provider deals with your\u00a0sector\/industry<\/em>. You don\u2019t want to invest in\u00a0a\u00a0Language Service Provider who will send your medical device translation to a linguist who specialises in video game translation! Specialisms are so important if you want to receive an accurate translation. Our linguists are not only highly qualified, but they have years of experience in their specialist subject and we will always send your translation to the most suitable linguist. Being a small business, we know our linguists intimately, so\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0in the perfect position to be able to match your document with its ideal translator.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Check their credentials!<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Another key consideration when selecting your Language Service Provider is\u00a0reliability<\/em>. A good way to check whether a Language Service Provider is reliable is by ensuring that they are members of a professional organisation that requires high standards of performance. For Example, translation companies who are members of the\u00a0Association of Translation Companies (ATC)<\/em>\u00a0must adhere to a strict code of professional conduct. As accredited members of the ATC, International Translations have been subject to rigorous checks to ensure that we will only provide translations of the highest quality. Our status as accredited members also grants us the right to use the ATC\u2019s Certification Stamp to certify translations, so if this is something that your translation requires, it is best to make sure the company you are looking into can provide this service.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n If you want a Language Service Provider which meets these criteria, contact us today<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n