Required data in agency's form/questionnaire - okay just to leave them empty? Thread poster: RINA LINGUISTIC SERVICES, Katarina Radojevic- Mitrovic
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Dear colleagues,
I need a piece of advice regarding data in the agency's form. There have been some standard questions so far in the forms I have had to fulfill/answer, but the latest form I got is a bit odd and includes too personal questions (in my humble opinion).
Could you, please, let me know, what personal info you are ready to give?
Also, I am wondering why I got this form since I have already worked with this agency and they have my data. On the other hand, I w... See more Dear colleagues,
I need a piece of advice regarding data in the agency's form. There have been some standard questions so far in the forms I have had to fulfill/answer, but the latest form I got is a bit odd and includes too personal questions (in my humble opinion).
Could you, please, let me know, what personal info you are ready to give?
Also, I am wondering why I got this form since I have already worked with this agency and they have my data. On the other hand, I would appreciate any comment, suggestion,... concerning possibility to refuse to fullfill some columns. Is it okay just to leave them empty?
Thanks for your help.
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| | | | | Do not give information if you do not feel comfortable doing so. | Jun 10, 2005 |
I think we've had this topic (or a similar one) before. I (still) think that it is completely legitimate to NOT provide information if you feel uncomfortable about it. If it is really that important, they will surely get back to you. Then you can find out why they need that information and decide if you want to provide it.
...my two cents.
| | | | NathalieVVT (X) 
Local time: 23:00
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| Agree with Derek | Jun 10, 2005 |
Yeh, I agree with Derek, don't give any personal information that you don't feel comfortable with.
| | | | | Required data in agency's form/questionnaire | Jun 10, 2005 |
Thanks a lot Nathalie and Derek.
I also think that I am not bound to provide all the info they asked. However, I am still in doubt why do I have to fulfill a new form again, though I did several projects for them and they had my data in their database. Besides, there are some standard questions we all answer I guess, so what is the point of new ones??? I am not a novice in this business, so am a bit confused since I have not had such an experience so far (during 13 years). Anyway, it seems... See more Thanks a lot Nathalie and Derek.
I also think that I am not bound to provide all the info they asked. However, I am still in doubt why do I have to fulfill a new form again, though I did several projects for them and they had my data in their database. Besides, there are some standard questions we all answer I guess, so what is the point of new ones??? I am not a novice in this business, so am a bit confused since I have not had such an experience so far (during 13 years). Anyway, it seems that unexpected events and surprises are always possible, specially in our field. (smile)
I would truly appreciate it if someone would tell me what you thought that is necessary to provide and what is not (what answers).
Thanks a lot. ▲ Collapse
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| Information that is acceptable | Jun 11, 2005 |
Contact details
Pricing details
Education details (including any professional details)
Times you are available for work
Possibly 2 references (I write possibly because I am in two minds about this)
Your tools (PC, CATs, etc.)
Nationality and such if involved in official translations for some government body
| | | | | Agree with you Marijke | Jun 12, 2005 |
Marijke Singer wrote:
Contact details
Pricing details
Education details (including any professional details)
Times you are available for work
Possibly 2 references (I write possibly because I am in two minds about this)
Your tools (PC, CATs, etc.)
Nationality and such if involved in official translations for some government body
Those are so-called standard info I was talking about, but as said the form I had got includes very intimate details I think I should not provide.
My heartfelt thanks to all of you.
| | | | sarahl (X)
Local time: 15:00
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| Could you be more specific? | Jun 13, 2005 |
What "personal" information are we talking about?
I remember this one agency sending me a 3-page questionnaire with totally irrelevant questions such as place of birth etc.
They had probably found a generic questionnaire somewhere. I did answer all their questions, while wondering why on earth they needed to know what my citizenship was or where I was born.
Sooo... are we talking irrelevant or unacceptable questions here ?
Just curious. ... See more What "personal" information are we talking about?
I remember this one agency sending me a 3-page questionnaire with totally irrelevant questions such as place of birth etc.
They had probably found a generic questionnaire somewhere. I did answer all their questions, while wondering why on earth they needed to know what my citizenship was or where I was born.
Sooo... are we talking irrelevant or unacceptable questions here ?
Just curious. ▲ Collapse
| | | | Marc P (X)
Local time: 00:00
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| Required data in agency's form/questionnaire - okay just to leave them empty? | Jun 13, 2005 |
Why not just call the agency and ask?
Marc
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| bank account information | Jun 13, 2005 |
Hi!
Is it usual to give the agency (to whom I have never worked before) my bank account information in the registration form? Is there any risk with it? They have told me they want to expand their data base.
| | | | | unacceptable queestions | Jun 14, 2005 |
sarahl wrote: What "personal" information are we talking about? I remember this one agency sending me a 3-page questionnaire with totally irrelevant questions such as place of birth etc. They had probably found a generic questionnaire somewhere. I did answer all their questions, while wondering why on earth they needed to know what my citizenship was or where I was born. Sooo... are we talking irrelevant or unacceptable questions here ? Just curious.
I am used to irrelevant questions. I am talking about unacceptable questions.
Regards,
Rina
| | | | | bank account information | Jun 14, 2005 |
Diana Jiménez wrote:
Hi!
Is it usual to give the agency (to whom I have never worked before) my bank account information in the registration form? Is there any risk with it? They have told me they want to expand their data base.
I do not know what to say. Many times I was asked to fulfill the form and provide my bank account info. I am in doubt if there is a risk. I think that it is not necessary if I have never worked for that agency. I prefer to provide such data when invoicing. What do you think? Is it an acceptable question if you have not started cooperation with the agency. However, you are right, many, many forms include "bank account information".
Regards,
Rina
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