Translation/Localization Project Management & QA

Hiring the right talent is a challenging task, especially in today’s fast-evolving job market. Many hiring leads hold strong opinions about what makes an ideal candidate, but these expectations sometimes be counterproductive. Below, we address several common concerns and offer alternative perspectives that can help hiring leads approach recruitment more strategically and effectively. 1. “I do not want to hire anyone who has not stayed in their role for at least two years.” Long tenures are considered a sign of stability and loyalty, but the job market has changed dramatically. Studies show that many professionals, particularly younger generations like Millennials and Gen Z, change jobs more frequently than previous generations. In fact, the average tenure of sales people is 18-24 months, and this is not necessarily a sign of instability. Moreover we are experiencing one of the most turbulent job markets in nearly 20 years with Covid, Tech layoff’s and the rise of AI leading to even the most talented people being laid-off a couple of times over the last 4 years. Our solution Rather than focusing solely on tenure, it’s essential to assess the quality of the work they accomplished during their time at each company and evaluate the previous employers stability. A short tenure in one role may have allowed them to gain diverse experiences or work in fast-paced environments where adaptability is key. 2. “Good performers do not get made redundant.” A common misconception and one of the most frustrating judgements made by hiring managers. Even high performers are sometimes impacted by factors outside their control, such as company restructuring, economic downturns, or industry-wide layoffs. For example, during the pandemic, 60% of workers globally considered quitting or were laid off, regardless of performance. Redundancies often have more to do with organizational priorities or budget cuts than individual performance. Our Solution Instead, explore their contributions in previous roles and ask about the context of the layoffs. In some cases, these individuals may bring valuable resilience and experience gained from navigating challenging environments. Asking specific questions at interview and utilizing references both formal and informal help present a more complete picture of a candidates performance. 3. “A jumpy CV makes me nervous, so I want to keep the position open longer.” A CV that shows frequent job changes can indeed be a red flag, but context is crucial. While a "jumpy" CV might make a hiring lead hesitant, it's important to delve into the reasons behind the moves. Perhaps the candidate was pursuing opportunities for growth, working in high-turnover industries, or facing personal challenges. With 45% of workers globally actively seeking new opportunities, frequent changes are not uncommon. Our Solution Consider conducting a deeper interview to understand why the candidate moved between roles and what they learned in each position. Delaying hiring because of assumptions about a CV can cause you to miss out on candidates who could be a perfect fit for the role. 4. “The candidate will not share some of their results, so I will not take them forward.” While transparency is important, there are legitimate reasons why candidates might not disclose certain details about their previous work. Many candidates work on confidential projects or under strict NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements) that prevent them from sharing specific metrics or results. In such cases, it’s essential to assess their overall approach, problem-solving skills, and how they describe their contributions in general terms. Our Solution Instead of immediately disqualifying candidates, ask them to explain their processes, methodologies, or team dynamics in ways that do not violate confidentiality. Their ability to explain the steps they took to achieve success can be just as valuable as sharing exact numbers. Conclusion Hiring leads need to be open to adapting their expectations to the realities of today’s job market. By focusing more on the quality of a candidate’s experience, flexibility, and adaptability, rather than adhering to traditional benchmarks, hiring managers can make more informed decisions and ultimately build stronger teams.

Here at Adaptive Globalization we want to share our expertise with the industry.Having been one of the leading names in recruiting in our fields for many years, we know a thing or two about current trends, industry insights and are well connected to get a one-to-one with a friendly face, interviewing them about hot topics in the world of localization.Published quarterly, our newsletter aims to be a forum in which Adaptive’s network of business owners, leaders and professionals can share their expertise to discuss a range of issues and hot topics.Inside the latest edition we catch up with Lilt's Head of EMEA Revenue, Roberto Sastre, about how technology has changed the industry, the industry's top earners and PMs, just a cog in the production machine?Looking for your next career move? Perhaps you didn’t know you were, but you’ve now thought about it. Well, we’ve even included a handy selection of our top jobs in the newsletter – a quick roundup of what we think are some amazing opportunities. Of course, we have more on our website – just head to the jobs page here.Click here to go to the new edition.We hope you enjoy the articles, interviews and information – and please let us know of any ideas you would like to submit for the next LocRecruiter edition.

Earlier this month the world’s attention turned to France, to one of the most iconic landmarks in the world.Notre Dame Cathedral was in flames, and the streets of Paris were lined with residents and tourists mourning the devastation of an iconic building.Luckily, a large portion of the stonework, including the two towers which make up the front façade of the Cathedral, were saved – but much of the damage was already done and the restoration is said to take years. The sad truth is that it’s unlikely to be restored exactly to its former glory.However, the following days were filled with good news stories – with public funding and billionaires clubbing together to donate millions of Euros to the rebuild and restoration project – the French president, Emmanuel Macron, has estimated that it will take around five years to complete.With such a huge build about to take place, it got us thinking about how the language services will help contribute, particularly in the translation side of construction.As we know at Adaptive Globalization, Translators are necessary in any industry, and construction is no exception – it’s a much more complicated industry than people first think, especially when you consider there are multinational engineers, architects and even multilingual labourers.You can’t just pull up to a site and start laying bricks and come up with a masterpiece, very strict planning must take place beforehand; case in point for a project on the scale as large as the Notre Dame restoration.Paris is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, as well as this the Catholic religion also crosses many languages, and construction is an incredibly diverse industry, with many levels to it needing linguistic skills, so a project such as this would actually require more translators than one would think.What do translators do in construction?They can cover a multitude of roles and come in at a variety of levels, ranging from the hugely vital translation of important documents, such as manuals, daily reports, quality assurance documentation, architectural drawings or plans of a project to also being on hand to assist site managers, machine workers, and even labourers should they need to be.With this in mind, finding a qualified translator who can work in the field is essential to ensure swift completion of the project, and using a specialist LSP who knows your industry is key to ensuring that you receive error free translation on time and that you can trust.Especially with a building as iconic as Notre Dame – a project that will take years and, no doubt, use hundreds of different construction professionals from many different walks of life.Feel free to get in touch to discuss hiring or career development: info@adaptiveglobalization.comYou can check out Adaptive Globalization’s vacancies for PMs, Account Managers, Loc Engineers, BDMs and more in our job listings here.