Archive for August, 2008
Quick Guide to the Romanian Translation Market
Thursday, August 14th, 2008The Romanian translation market is a true mirror image of the Romanian economy. The market is booming, but there are issues with quality, mostly caused by the lack of specialised human resources, which might lead to a quick fall. This rapidly growing market of translation is not backed up by the educational system, which is in a bad shape. There are very few universities actually teaching students how to translate. Even if they do, it’s mostly theory, while practical experience is next to nothing, so the companies need to work a lot as far as human resources are concerned (extended head hunting, training, etc.) to be able to deliver quality translations.
More and more Romanian companies are harnessing the power of the Internet and a complex and well designed website may actually hide a translation company located in a one room apartment with one employee and minimal or zero investment in human resources. Such companies are physically unable to handle complex jobs and/or high volumes of work despite the fact that their customer service may be good.
If you are in need of good quality translation services in Romania, do a thorough check of the translation companies that you intend to work with. Ask for verifiable references. These should preferably be international companies that you trust. Ask if you could pay them a visit at their offices. You can also verify the accuracy of the information provided by your potential business partner on the website of the Ministry of Finance (www.mfinante.ro). There you can find data about the number of employees, turnover, years of existence, debts, profit, etc. Don’t forget that communication may be the key to the success or failure of your business in a foreign country so take your time to make the right choice.
These are just a few basic tips that can help you find the correct and professional partner that you are looking for. There are excellent choices on the Romanian market. You just need to know where and how to look for them and you need to be patient and meticulous to find the right one. Good luck!