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In-House Positions

Translation Intern (native English-speaking) (for 13 weeks at GBP250 per week gross)

We are looking for a graduate, who has read Chinese at university, to work with us as an intern. The successful candidate will need to be able to:

• translate from Chinese into English, with accuracy and flair under time pressure

• proofread/edit English translations from Chinese under time pressure

• speak Mandarin

• be able to organise and prioritise his/her work accordingly as clients' changes in their requirements

• be flexible and willing to work over-time, if required

• be able to liaise with our clients and suppliers in a courteous manner

• demonstrate that they are keen to learn and receptive of honest, fair feedback

• be computer-literate and familiar with WORD, EXCEL and POWERPOINT

• be able to type Chinese on a computer

• have some knowledge of translation memory software or an eagerness to learn how to use it

Interested parties are invited to send us a CV and a brief description of themselves to info@lingoes.co.uk. Selected candidates will be invited to take part in a one-hour selection test at home via emails, followed by an interview of 30 minutes in London.

Freelance Positions

As our translation work in law and finance grows, owing to the high quality of work we deliver to our clients, we are now seeking to expand our panel of freelance specialists to translate, revise and edit highly technical Chinese and English texts. The successful candidates will have to be qualified practitioners, who have good command of English and Chinese writing skills, in the following disciplines:

• Medicine / Pharmacy/Biochemistry
• Automotive / Civil / Structural / Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical / Electronic / Computer / Software / IT

Fresh graduates and final year students are also welcomed to apply. Interested parties please send your CV to info@lingoes.co.uk in confidence. (Please note: the use of emails, access to high speed internet connections and good Chinese typing speed are essential.)