Join us » Recruitment process
LIDO-LANG recruitment process involves several stages.
Stage 1: Translator’s data analysis and obtaining any missing data
At this stage we analyse all data provided by candidates in their CV and completed application form.
The most important data include:
- Contact details
- Language combinations and mother tongue
- Translation experience
- Specialisations and areas of expertise
- Translation rates (per source word or per page – 1,800 characters with spaces)
- Experience working with the use of CAT Tools (Trados, SDLX, DejaVu)
- Consent to carry out sample translation (1 page)
Stage 2: Establishing cooperation terms and conditions
- Payment terms and conditions
- Discounts based on the Trados grid
- Individual terms and conditions regarding cooperation
- Consent to carry out sample translation (if not obtained during Stage 1)
Stage 3: Submitting the sample translation
Sample translation is 1 page long and covers the applicant’s area of expertise
Stage 4: Verification of the sample translation
All sample translations are carefully checked by our trusted proof-readers whose mother tongue is the target language of the translation.
Verification covers:
- Specialist terminology and subject knowledge
- Completeness of the translation
- Punctuation
- Style
- Formatting
If the candidate receives ‘0’ marks in any of the above categories, their translation is disqualified.
You can re-apply 6 months after carrying out the previous sample translation for us.
Stage 5: Sending the results off and adding applicant’s data to LIDO-LANG translator data base
Regardless of the test results, each applicant receives details concerning their sample translation via e-mail. You will receive the corrected translation alongside our mark scheme. If you disagree with our decision, you can appeal against it.
Stage 6: Providing access details to a personalised translator profile in the XTRF™ system
Applicants whose sample translation received positive feedback will be provided with personalised login and password to access their profile in the XTRF™ system. You will be asked to complete your profile with further information. The majority of data can be updated as and when required. Data that cannot be updated on-line include: translation rates, prices and settlement details.
