Translator CV example
A complete, ATS-friendly Translator CV you can use as a model: a ready-made professional summary, the skills employers search for, and achievement bullets written with strong action verbs.
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Arabic–English Translator with 5 years of experience in legal, technical and marketing translation. Skilled in CAT tools and delivering accurate work on tight deadlines.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Translated 5+ words per month of legal, technical and marketing documents.
- Maintained 20% client satisfaction with zero critical quality issues.
- Built term bases in Trados that improved consistency across 15 projects.
- Localized websites and apps for Arab audiences.
- Proofread and edited translations to meet tight deadlines.
SKILLS
Arabic–English Translation · Legal Translation · Technical Translation · Proofreading · CAT Tools (Trados, MemoQ) · Localization · Terminology Management · Subtitling · Interpreting · Research
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree – relevant field
Numbers in the sample are illustrative. Replace them with your real results.
Professional summary example
Key skills for a Translator
Experience bullet examples
- Translated [X]+ words per month of legal, technical and marketing documents.
- Maintained [X]% client satisfaction with zero critical quality issues.
- Built term bases in Trados that improved consistency across [X] projects.
- Localized websites and apps for Arab audiences.
- Proofread and edited translations to meet tight deadlines.
Replace [X] with your real numbers.
How to write a strong Translator CV
- Put "Translator" (or the exact title from the job ad) under your name — ATS systems match titles first.
- Start every bullet with a strong verb and add a number: volume, %, money or time saved.
- Mirror the ad's keywords in your skills and summary — e.g. Arabic–English Translation, Legal Translation, Technical Translation — but only skills you really have.
- Keep it to one page under 3 years of experience, two pages at most otherwise.
- Use a single-column template with standard headings for online applications.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a Translator CV be?
One page if you have under 3 years of experience; up to two pages for experienced Translators. Focus on the last 10 years.
What skills should I put on a Translator CV?
Lead with the skills in the job ad. Common ones include Arabic–English Translation, Legal Translation, Technical Translation, Proofreading, CAT Tools (Trados, MemoQ), Localization.
Should a Translator CV include a photo?
It depends on the country: common in the Gulf and parts of Europe, but not expected in the US, UK or Canada, where it's safer to leave it out.