Women in Localization (W.L.) has been a high-motivating, career-focused volunteer organization in the localization industry. It plays such an important role that it offers its volunteers great opportunities for learning and experience. This article features Mimi Moore and Jennifer Vela-Valido, who both recognize that they would not hold their current positions if it weren’t for […]
Equal opportunity for women in the localization industry can be advanced by talking more about women-led localization successes. By putting women’s projects in the limelight, we celebrate achievements that may be otherwise overshadowed. This profile introduces you to three successful women in localization, their proudest moments and some key lessons. Ida Tin, Clue When we […]
We are all tired of the stream of information found online at the moment: the pandemic, working from home tips, the gazillion online courses you’ll never take or recipes you’ll never cook. Honestly, I find that frustrating and it makes me feel burned-out. During such tough times we need some solace. I decided to find […]
Tell us who you are? Rain Lau – APAC Geo Manager Where around the world are you based? Los Angeles since 2017. What do you do in the localization/globalization world? I am an experienced Global Localization Operations leader in tech and media industries with APAC expertise, currently working for TVT Media. Why did you join […]
Read the final letter of our three-part series where three localization industry insiders examine where they are today, look back on their decisions and offer advice to their 21-year-old self. Dear Younger Carolina, Right now, you are backpacking in Europe, unaware of the challenges and adventures that lay ahead. You are far from your homeland […]
Check out part two of our three-part series where three localization industry insiders examine where they are today, look back on their decisions and offer advice to their 21-year-old self. Dear Younger Mitzi, Stop hesitating; you made the right choice. Tough as it may seem every year, you are one step away from being part […]
Join us for part one of our three-part series where three localization industry insiders examine where they are today, look back on their decisions and offer advice to their 21-year-old self. Dear 21-year-old Kathy, I’m writing to you on a Sunday night at home on the couch, next to your 6-month-old puppy. We’ve been […]
Busy schedules and tight deadlines are nothing unusual for translators and interpreters. Their typical workday can be quite intense. If you add the lack of productivity that some translators face, the pressure can be quite high. This is why every translator should work on improving their productivity skills and getting more things done efficiently. Luckily, […]
High-quality app localization can make the difference between your app achieving a small local following and becoming a global success. A key part of the process is beta testing, but how do you undertake it when you don’t speak the languages that you’re providing in your app? Read on to find out! What is mobile […]
This time of year many people’s thoughts turn to job hunting. Experienced candidates may be considering a change, perhaps to a position with more responsibility, better pay or new challenges. Graduating students are also thinking about their first job, especially in this now uncertain job market. While this year is undoubtedly different due to the […]