Our Linguists

Wolfestone Translation has a strict and rigorous selection process, which allows only the cream of the crop to pass through and become Wolfestone linguists. Our linguists MUST have a recognised higher degree in translation and at least five years‘ translation experience, in addition to expertise in a relevant subject area. We also consider applicants with an equivalent qualification in a specialist subject and at least five years of translation experience in that subject area. Qualifications, references and sample work are checked on application and test translations are carried out as an extra quality check using the industry LISA QA standard before the applicants are added to our database.

We only use translators working into their native language and also prefer them to be based in their native country where they can keep up to date with any cultural or linguistic changes which may affect their work. Our linguists must have perfect native target language control and expert source language control. Their credentials are screened to make sure they have the right combination of educational qualifications and industry experience to deliver the exceptional results required to meet Wolfestone‘s exacting standards. Wolfestone receives roughly 1000 applications a month from prospective linguists but less than 8% of these will make the cut.

All our linguists are bound by a water-tight non-disclosure agreement and Wolfestone Translation takes confidentiality and security issues very seriously.

Linguist registration with Wolfestone Translation Ltd:

• Linguists must initially provide Wolfestone Translation with a full CV.
• Linguists must complete a Linguist Questionnaire to ascertain language pairings, specialities, experience, membership of Associations, qualifications/courses, equipment and software, etc.
• Linguists must provide evidence of qualifications and memberships held. These are independently verified.
• Linguists must complete a controlled translation/interpreting test.
• Linguists must be referenced with at least two relevant referees.
• Linguists must sign and return our Confidentiality Agreement/NDA.
• Linguists must inform Wolfestone Translation of relevant hardware, software, research/materials and communications abilities.
• All of the above are checked and vetted independently by Wolfestone.

Linguist assignment selection:

• Linguists‘ mother tongue is the target language for the project.
• Linguist has perfect source language control for the project.
• Linguist has relevant experience/expertise/qualifications in the subject matter of the project.
• Linguist has access to the relevant research facilities and materials.
• Linguist has access to the appropriate software to carry out the project – e.g. MS Office, Adobe, XTM, Trados, WordFast, etc.
• Linguist can carry out the project within the given timescale.
• Linguist is aware of any culturally significant issues.

In addition:

• All the members of our translation teams are carefully selected using a TQM (translation quality metric) procedure of our own design (created with a view to the SAE J 2450 and LISA QA Models).
• We have implemented approved ISO 9001 and BS EN 15038 QA techniques that help constantly improve our services.

To view a selection of our translator profiles please click here