Localization, not translation — why documents in four languages got no replies
Summary in three lines
- Well-translated documents in four languages got no replies because of one empty work-eligibility field.
- Local recruiters filter by that field first, so if it is blank, even a strong document never appears in their list.
- Translation turns the same words into another language; localization rearranges content to match how local people search and read.
What we learned
- Tell the AI it is a local reviewer, not a translator, and forbid it from inventing experience: it may only reorder what already exists.
- After filling in a site, leave and come back to check. Autocomplete can swap your company name, and a phone number can lose its prefix.
FAQ
What is the difference between translation and localization?
Translation converts sentences; localization also adapts names, the order of items and required fields to local habits. Unless asked, AI only translates.
Does this apply to shop or product pages too?
Yes. If region or language fields on an overseas page are empty, you may not show up in search at all. On each platform, ask which of your empty fields matters most.
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