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> Rigorous selection
Before any translator works for Research Translations they have
to meet the following criteria :
• Native speaker of the target language
• Understand the culture of the country
• Qualified to post graduate level
• At least five years experience as a translator
• Expertise in market research and questionnaires
• Achieved satisfactory standard in a thousand word test translation
> Quality Control
Quality control is integral to the working methods of Research Translations.
A Senior Linguist acts as Project Manager, overseeing all work, advising
the translator where necessary and referring back to the client if the
situation requires it.
Every translator’s work is checked on a regular and random basis,
ensuring that at least 20% of their output receives professional proofreading
by the Senior Linguist or appropriate team member.
The result is consistency, high quality results and an assurance that
the translation will fulfil its purpose in the real world of market research.
> Fast and responsive turnaround
The market research industry works to deadlines. Research Translations
can provide a detailed quote for translation work within 3 hours.
The standard turnaround time for a 2000 word questionnaire is just 48
hours. For even more urgent work, ask about the 24 hour and Same Day/Overnight
options.
as good as its translators.
At Research Translations every project is overseen by a Senior Translator with at least 3 years relationship with the company.
These are the team leaders who form the backbone of the company and are the assurance of quality on every project. All are senior linguists in a major language who understand marketing and market research, and take ultimate responsibility for any work by external translators.
They act as dedicated project managers, providing the client with a single point of contact.