As someone who also completed a master’s degree in translation (at the Universidad de Alcalá de Henares in Madrid, Spain), I have often felt the same regret that my program didn’t offer more guidance on navigating the market. Our studies were also almost exclusively focused on technique and theory, so it’s always helpful to hear advice from those who have had success at the business side of things. They are two very different skills, but one is useless without the other!

I have heard of groups similar to BNI where members offer mutual support, which I think is a fantastic solution. I’m interested in checking them out.