Translation Application Form

Welcome to thebigword,

thebigword provides a full range of linguistic services for global, household brands and high profile public sector clients, these include: Translation, Language Review, Localisation, Face-to-Face & Telephone Interpreting.

Why it’s great to work with thebigword:

Easy to manage workload and eInvoicing through thebigword Globalization Management System;
Long term opportunities and close working relationships;
Flexible working hours;
Option to accept and decline jobs;
Dedicated Global Projects teams;
A wide variety of projects for multiple clients meaning that there is plenty of work to keep you busy!

Important Note

Please be advised that we will require the following information in order to register you on our linguistic database:

Proof of Identification
2 Professional references
UK- & US-based: proof of eligibility to work in the UK/US, as applicable
US-based: W9 form

* Before completing this application form, please confirm whether you have previously been registered with thebigword as a translator.

No

Yes

I am registered with you as an interpreter

* What is your thebigword Supplier Code?

* Please confirm whether you are a freelance linguist or an agency.

Freelance Linguist

Agency

Please complete our Corporate Application Form available here

http://fs10.formsite.com/thebigword/CorporateApplication/index.html

* If you have applied for a specific project you have seen advertised please specify here

Contact Information

* Title

* Surname

* First Name

* Address Line 1

Address Line 2

Address Line 3

* City

* Post Code/Zip

* Country

* Phone Number

Alternative Phone Number

* Email Address

* Confirm Email Address

Your Experience

* Language you translate from

* Add another?

Yes

No

* If yes, please specify the other languages you translate from below.

* Please select your Country of birth from the list below.

* Language you translate into (Mother Tongue)

* Primary Specialism

* Please give a brief outline of your experience in this area and any relevant projects you may have worked on.

* Secondary Specialism

* Please give a brief outline of your experience in this area and any relevant projects you may have worked on.

* Are you experienced in Linguistic Review?

Yes

No

* When did you start professionally translating?

* Are you educated to degree level?

Yes

No

* If yes, please outline your qualification below.

Your Rates

* Currency?

What is your new word rate per 1000 source words for translation?

What is your proofreading rate per 1000 words?

What is your Linguistic Review rate per hour?

Work requiring Trados will paid as per the breakdown below, unless otherwise specified:

**Please note that we do not pay minimum charges on our projects.

Your Software

* Please specify which versions of Trados you own from the list below.

Please note that the use of Trados is an essential requirement for the majority of our projects and it is unlikely that we will be able to follow up on your application without this. If you would be interested in purchasing this software we would recommend the site accessible via the link below. The SDL Trados Studio 2011 Freelance + 2007 version is compatible with all of our files.

http://www.translationzone.com/en/translator-shop/shop_main.asp

* Please specify any other CAT tools you are using from the list below.

* Please upload a CV showing your linguistic qualifications and experience in your specialist fields

Social Media

* How did you hear about us?

* Which of the following Social Media platforms do you currently use?

Are you a blogger? If so please provide us with a link.

Your Confirmation

* Statement

I hereby confirm that the information provided by me in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

* thebigword updates

I agree to be contacted by thebigword (updates, future opportunities)

If you were recommended, please give information of who referred you to us.

* Subject to thebigword approving me as a supplier, I agree to be bound by the terms of the Supplier Services Agreement, a copy of which I have read. I can also confirm I am in agreement with the Trados Breakdown and the policy on minimum charges outlined above.

I have read and understood the Supplier Services Agreement

* Indicates Response Required

Trados 6	Trados 6.5
Trados 7	Trados 7.5
SDL Trados 2007	SDL Trados 2009
SDL Trados 2011	SDL Trados 2011 (with 2007)
Trados Studio 2011	None
Other