# #3: Thoughts on working for agencies

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Podcast: [Training for Translators](https://stenobird.com/podcast/training-for-translators-7033747)
Published: 2024-10-08T18:24:00+00:00
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## Resource

I launched my freelance business in 2002 by applying to over 400 translation companies in my first year of freelancing. Is it still worth applying to agencies? Does the answer depend on whether you're a translator or an interpreter? And where do those online applications to agencies go? In this episode, we'll discuss six ways to make contact with an agency, rather than applying, hearing nothing, and assuming the agency doesn't need you. This episode is based on two Training for Translators blog posts: you can read them here , and here .

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