Q&A: Getting established in the industry

In this interactive webinar, your questions on getting established in the translation industry will be answered by Samuel Sebastian Holden Bramah, one of ProZ.com's top mentors. This is a live Q&A session aimed at beginners in the field.

Your purchase includes:

• access to the online session with a Q&A portion,


• unlimited access to video recording and handouts (available within one working week after the session).

Even if you do not attend the online session, you will still have unlimited access to the video recording and training materials within one working week after the session. Once uploaded, you will be able to find the course recording in the "My videos" section of the site.

NOTE: This session is being offered by the trainer on a voluntary basis in support of ProZ.com's 'Giving Tuesday' year-end donation drive, and all proceeds from the course will benefit this initiative. Attendees should note that this webinar is much shorter than typical training courses offered on ProZ.com. No refunds will be granted for training session purchases affiliated with ProZ.com's year-end donation drive.

All language professional who are just entering the field, or current translation students.

To purchase your seat at this session please click on the "Purchase for $20" button in the top right corner of your screens. Available slots are limited and will be assigned to registered and paid participants as soon as payment is reported. Early payment is advised in order to secure participation. Allow some time for payment processing if you are paying by wire transfer.

After your payment is received, your status will be changed to “registered and paid” and your spot for the session will be secured. An invoice and receipt of payment will be sent to you for your records.

How do I access the online platform?

72 hours before the webinar takes place, you will receive an invitation to join the session. Please, click the registration link or button provided in the invitation email and complete the registration form.

For PC-based Users:

• Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
• Required: Internet Explorer® 7.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection
• Recommended: Dual-core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with 2GB of RAM (recommended)

For Mac®-based Users:

• Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 – Leopard® or newer
• Required: Safari™ 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection
• Required: Intel processor (1GB of RAM or better recommended)

To Use VoIP (microphone and speakers or headset):

• Required: Fast Internet connection (384 kbps or more recommended)
• Required: speakers or headset (USB headset recommended)
• NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat.

Recommendations

• For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended.
• For the audio section of the training course, we recommend that you have a headset or speakers.
• We recommend that you log in 30 minutes in advance of the start time to prepare for the training course.

Courses will be open half an hour before the start time. Please login before the start time to ensure that everything on your system is working correctly.

Samuel Sebastian Holden Bramah    View feedback | View all courses

Bio: Samuel Holden-Bramah, a multi-talented translator and trainer with over 15 years' experience in the Language Service sector. Samuel comes from a background in teaching languages and communication skills, as well as IT skills for the hearing impaired, Job-finding skills for unemployed adults, STD awareness for Healthcare professionals (Sam is also a Registered Nurse!) and all kinds of wellness courses (Aromatherapy, Meditation, Reiki, Ergonomics, Mindfulness, Time Management...). On ProZ.com Samuel has been an active member of the Certified PRO Network community, setting up several powwows in Spain and the UK and also leading the ranking of Top Mentors in the ProZ.com Mentoring Program. He currently resides in Mallorca, where he enjoys juggling with his work-life balance so he can get enough work done to pay the bills, but also have time to hit the beach and get in some watersports in summer and cook and bake for friends and family in winter. Check out his website at www.holdenbramah.com for more information, contact details and info about upcoming events and/or book releases.