Are you new to the localization world? Still, trying to figure what it is all about? Are you too as confused about this industry as we were?
Worry not! LocReady is here! Your one-stop shop to get you started and launch you into the localization industry! LocReady is a special project designed by seven students of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies enrolled in the Translation and Localization Management Program.
Our team is dedicated to helping you start your localization career and keep you posted on all the latest trends!
Team LocReady! Make it click!
Don't Set Limits: Try All the Opportunities You Get
Check out our interview with two new TLM graduates from last year, Jenna and Yichen to learn more about gaming localization.
What We Do
We interview MIIS alums regularly to share their insights, industry updates, and job-hunting advice with our students. Check out our Youtube channelfor the most recent interviews!
What difficulties you will encounter while entering the localization industry?
How should I get my foot in the door if I have little experience?
What are the best practices when making connections online?
During an interview, how should I frame my answers so I would be the best fit?
What are the qualities valued by a recruiter?
Still wondering how to get prepared when stepping in the field? Hear some of the very first experience and career advice from the MIIS community!
If you are as new to the localization world in a professional capacity as we are and still trying to figure out how to open all the doors out there, this is perfect for you! The LocReady Study Group is just what you need.
We pair you up with other students based on your career interests and needs. You can hunt for jobs together, share helpful resources, prepare for interviews together, provide feedback on resumes and cover letters, keep one another motivated, and more!
How it Works
Practice mock interviews, improve resumes, and share job-hunting tips on a regular basis
Learn from peers in meet-ups and from experienced alums in live Q&A sessions