Giving the Next Generation of Localizers a Chance

Episode 131 December 04, 2023 00:05:23
Giving the Next Generation of Localizers a Chance
Localization Today
Giving the Next Generation of Localizers a Chance

Dec 04 2023 | 00:05:23

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Hosted By

Eddie Arrieta

Show Notes

Why aren’t we hiring those who are new to localization? I haven’t always been of the mind that I should hire people with localization experience because they understand the industry, they already know what they’re doing, and ramp up time will be minimal. Sure, I’m guilty of pilfering two people from LSPs — I figured they knew the inside secrets and give me an advantage running a better localization department. But is that really the case?

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