Translation certification is good if you are native english speaking and have good proficiency in a FIGES language (French, Italian, German or Spanish). It's usually just one or two 3 hr exams that cost $300.
That said, it seems you can get translation gigs without it, you might have to work harder/longer to market yourself though.
Translation cert + proficient in FIGES language + experience in a technical field (e.g. medical, software, science) is a great combo for charging the highest tier rates, and being able to work freelance and location-independently.
What are some other cool combos of skills/qualifications guys?
That said, it seems you can get translation gigs without it, you might have to work harder/longer to market yourself though.
Translation cert + proficient in FIGES language + experience in a technical field (e.g. medical, software, science) is a great combo for charging the highest tier rates, and being able to work freelance and location-independently.
What are some other cool combos of skills/qualifications guys?