Advice on how to start a career as a translator after graduation?

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Antonija Milardović asked: 
 Do you have any advice how to start a career as a translator after graduation since it is tricky cause everyone demand some kind of previous experience which you cannot get through the university itself?

Augustina Čuljak · Answer

This is a reply from Victoria Romero, Senior Vendor Relations Manager at RWS: 
 Hi Antonija, 
 Yes, it is hard at the start, we have all been there . While you may be looking for a paid job, your best bet to enter an organisation is by seeking an internship within a company to gain experience. You may also offer some volunteering freelancing if they don&rsquo;t have inhouse staff. You got to think first about building experience by investing to work for &ldquo;free&rdquo; and you will reap the benefits at a later stage. I would suggest that you revise the tips that we shared in the session Career paths in localization - translator that we hosted and do some networking where you will find job opportunities and peer support along the way. 
 Best of luck 
 Victoria

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Advice on how to start a career as a translator after graduation?