Forum: CAT Tools Technical Help
Topic: Best alternatives to SDL Trados Studio.
Poster: John Fossey
Post title: Other optoins
[quote]applecherrypie wrote:
Hi,
I can't apply for most of the jobs posted here because I don't have Trados. What could I do then? Is it enough to learn how to handle Trados and hope that the client offers access to his?
Thanks! [/quote]
Use another program that is compatible with Trados files and explain that you are able to work with Trados files. This won't work if you have to connect to their SDL server of course, but that doesn't come up very often.
The last time I had a situation where a client insisted on Trados was about 5 years ago. Most agency clients these days are quite aware that there are other options.
Topic: Best alternatives to SDL Trados Studio.
Poster: John Fossey
Post title: Other optoins
[quote]applecherrypie wrote:
Hi,
I can't apply for most of the jobs posted here because I don't have Trados. What could I do then? Is it enough to learn how to handle Trados and hope that the client offers access to his?
Thanks! [/quote]
Use another program that is compatible with Trados files and explain that you are able to work with Trados files. This won't work if you have to connect to their SDL server of course, but that doesn't come up very often.
The last time I had a situation where a client insisted on Trados was about 5 years ago. Most agency clients these days are quite aware that there are other options.