It is normally calculated by line or word.

For line it can be 4-5 CHF and about .35 per word.

It depends on the difficulty of the language involved and the deadline you need.

Run it through Google Translate then get a native English speaker to clean the output in exchange for a nice bottle of wine.  =)

It also depends on whether you need, for official purposes, a translation by a certified (i.e., “sworn”) translator or a straightforward accurate rendering of your career path.

Obviously, the former is more expensive because there is an official fixed tariff for such legally-binding work.

R.

Google Translate is not good at all.

Sounds simple and fun, but not at all a good idea if you want your job application to be taken seriously.

R.

You both missed the part where I said to have a native English speaker clean it up.  Google will get the bulk of the translation done; it's up to the English speaker to make it perfect.  It behooves the applicant to choose carefully and a competence as a professional translator does not ensure competence as a CV writer.  In other words, there's no guarantee that paying .35 per word is going to give a better result than a vinophile English major who works in a corporate HR department and has a free evening.  Capisce? 

Dear Richrd M:

With the greatest respect, a person may be a native English speaker but it does not follow that that speech is grammatically correct. Equally, many people speak correctly but are not so skilled in the written language.

A qualified translator is like any other trained worker, someone who  knows what has to be done and carries out the task to the best of his/her professional ability.

R.

One presumes, Ritchie, that whilst castigating "richardm" on his advices about the English language and the skills of translators, you were displaying your highly skilled sense of sarcasm by referring to him as "Richrd M"?!? 

Sorry, no offence intended.

Perhaps I ought to go and lie down.

R.

Thank you all for being so helpful. Much appreciated.

I'm sure no offence was taken - by anyone - I was just pulling your leg on your post - it was actually a compliment on your sense of humour/sarcasm - and I hope you had a nice "lie down"!!

I won't be alone (I hope!) in saying that your comments on the forums are always valued and appreciated.  Really

Carolyn, I am quite overwhelmed, at a loss for words even.  And, yes, that does sometimes happen.

But thank you for your gracious message – and please forgive me when I let my tongue run away with me.  Old leopardesses find it hard to change their spots.

Warmest greetings,

R.