Poll: Does the use of social networking sites affect your work? Лице кое објавува дискусија: ProZ.com Staff
|
|---|
This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "Does the use of social networking sites affect your work?".
This poll was originally submitted by Ikram Mahyuddin. View the poll results »
| | | |
I don't use social networking sites, except the bar-restaurant down the road (with restraint).
Philippe
| | | | | | Muriel Vasconcellos (X) 
Соединети Американски Држави
Local time: 09:29
шпански на англиски
+ ...
LinkedIn has kept me in touch with many colleagues that I don't see on ProZ. Some have given me nice recommendations, and some of have actually recommended me for work. Granted, this happens on ProZ as well, but the two together complement and complete my professional network. (I try to reserve Facebook for family and personal friends.)
| | |
|
|
|
LilianNekipelov
Соединети Американски Држави
Local time: 12:29
руски на англиски
+ ...
| Translators' sites, yes | Sep 5, 2014 |
Strictly social sites--no.
| | | |
Teresa Borges wrote:
I don't use them!
Same here. But I do not understand how it could affect my life though
| | | | | But of course! | Sep 5, 2014 |
ProZ.com is a social networking site, too!
The very first sentence of its Wiki article says so: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ProZ.com
[Edited at 2014-09-05 12:22 GMT]
| | | | Elizabeth Tamblin (X)
Обединето Кралство
Local time: 17:29
француски на англиски
I have received work through contacts on Facebook groups. It's also a good way of keeping in touch with colleagues that I met while on my translation MA course. I find that freelance translation can be a lonely business at times, so social networks help me to overcome that.
| | |
|
|
|
Same as Teresa and Michael : I don't use thise sites !!
| | | |
Social networking sites are important ways to get in touch with other colleagues share experience in an informal way and it is also good for our work and for our mental health.
| | | |
except for much appreciated Proz.com
Facebook is for friends and family
- and I am afraid that my LinkedIn lives its own life.
| | | | Triston Goodwin
Соединети Американски Држави
Local time: 10:29
шпански на англиски
+ ...
| Someone must have read my blog! | Sep 5, 2014 |
Yes, I have had a lot of success in marketing my services through social media sites, even facebook. There are a lot of them out there, not strictly limited to linkedin, facebook and twitter.
It really boils down to "Go to where your customers are; show them that you can add value to their company; and be available to meet those needs."
For some industries, social networking sites are a great option. How great is the difference between going to a trade show or confere... See more Yes, I have had a lot of success in marketing my services through social media sites, even facebook. There are a lot of them out there, not strictly limited to linkedin, facebook and twitter.
It really boils down to "Go to where your customers are; show them that you can add value to their company; and be available to meet those needs."
For some industries, social networking sites are a great option. How great is the difference between going to a trade show or conference in your specialization, and joining a linkedin group dedicated to the same area? ▲ Collapse
| | |
|
|
|
Mario Freitas
Бразил
Local time: 13:29
англиски на португалски
+ ...
| Translators sites = social networks? | Sep 8, 2014 |
LilianNekipelov wrote:
Strictly social sites--no.
Agree with Lillian. Translators sites, actually ProZ only, do make a considerable difference professionally.
Now, Linkedin and Facebook have never been useful professionally whatsoever. Facebook is not meant for that anyway. But Linkedin's purpose is professional, and it does not bring any professional benefits.
I consider ProZ a social network of translators worldwide who interact professionally. IT does not have chats, irrelevant posts, stupid pictures of your hamburger or selfies; so it is what a social network should be. So, if ProZ cannot be considered a Social Network, my answer changes to "no way" immediately.
| | | | To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator: You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request » Poll: Does the use of social networking sites affect your work? | Protemos translation business management system | Create your account in minutes, and start working! 3-month trial for agencies, and free for freelancers!
The system lets you keep client/vendor database, with contacts and rates, manage projects and assign jobs to vendors, issue invoices, track payments, store and manage project files, generate business reports on turnover profit per client/manager etc.
More info » |
| | PerfectIt | Check translations faster for consistency, quality and style guide compliance
PerfectIt helps professional translators deliver error-free documents in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. It helps improve consistency, ensure quality, and enforce style guides. ProZ members receive a 30% discount off individual purchases of PerfectIt.
More info » |
|
| | | | X Sign in to your ProZ.com account... | | | | | |
Login to reply/comment 
