Translators predominantly work with business, technical, legal and scientific written materials. These include letters, reports, articles and books. However, translators can also translate fiction books. The work incorporates: reading documents writing and editing copy using software and bespoke applications to upload content, if required by a client preparing summaries consulting with experts in a specialist field, if required developing contacts and building relationships with clients. Some translators may specialise in a particular type of work or in a particular industry sector: for example, specialising in translating technical, legal or financial documents. Depending on your employer, career progression can come from taking on a project management or team coordination role.