Translation English Slovak
How to hire Slovak translators
Slovak is the official language of Slovakia, a country that shares borders with Poland, Hungary, Czech, Austria, and Ukraine. If you’re looking for a professional who can help you localize your business for Slovak speaking communities, a Slovak translator can help.
So how do you hire Slovak translators? What follows are some tips for finding top Slovak translators on Upwork.
How to shortlist Slovak translation professionals
As you’re browsing available Slovak translation professionals, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the independent contractors you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:
- Industry fit. You want a translator who can not only translate Slovak but also understands how to translate industry-specific lingo between languages.
- Communication. A translator needs strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure your message remains intact post-translation.
- Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular Slovak translator.
How to write an effective Slovak translation job post
With a clear picture of your ideal Slovak translator in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would with employment, aim to provide enough detail for an independent contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.
An effective Slovak translation job post should include:
- Scope of work: From Slovak-to-English audio transcription to translated eBooks, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
- Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
- Background: If you prefer specific experience performing certain translation services, such as translating technical documents and user manuals, mention this here.
- Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.
Ready to bridge the communication gap between your business and Slovak speaking communities? Log in and post your Slovak translation job on Upwork today.
SLOVAK TRANSLATION SPECIALISTS FAQ
What is Slovak?
Slovak is a West Slavic family of languages that includes Czech, Polish, and the Sorbian languages of eastern Germany. Slovak and Czech are very closely related, with most dialects being mutually comprehensible between the two languages.
Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in Slovak translation contractors:
- Slovak to English and/or English to Slovak translation
- CAT (computer-assisted translation) tools such as Trados or Workbench
- Audio transcription (e.g. subtitles)
- Writing and grammar (English and Slovak)
- Specialist, technical, commercial, or industrial knowledge
- Strong understanding of how style, tone, and other cultural elements should be transferred between English and Slovak
Why hire Slovak translators?
The trick to finding top Slovak translators is to identify your needs. Is your goal to localize company blog posts for a Slovak audience? Or do you need a real-time Slovak-to-English interpreter to help with your teleconferences, meetings, and events?
The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.
How much does it cost to hire a Slovak translator?
Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.
- An experienced Slovak translator may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
- A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their Slovak translation services more competitively.
Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.