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interpretation agency manager
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
follow an ethical code of conduct for translation activities
interpreting modes
customer relationship management
spelling
develop a translation strategy
project management
preserve meaning of original speech
liaise with colleagues
manage a good diction
write work-related reports
lead a team
build business relationships
translate spoken language simultaneously
assume responsibility for the management of a business
translate language concepts
manage budgets
grammar
speak different languages
perform bilateral interpretation
translate spoken language consecutively
interpret spoken language between two parties
master language rules
apply grammar and spelling rules
observe confidentiality
assess quality of services
Optional & specialised skills
phonetics
motivate employees
technical terminology
tape transcription
preserve original text
liaise with financiers
perform sworn translations
scientific research methodology
write research proposals
unseen translation
manage office facility systems
liaise with government officials
show intercultural awareness
perform sight translation
linguistics
provide advocacy interpreting services
chuchotage interpreting
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are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.