Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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interpreter
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 32 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
translate spoken language consecutively
grammar
spelling
work analytically
translate language concepts
perceive the context
follow an ethical code of conduct for translation activities
manage a good diction
speak different languages
develop a translation strategy
observe confidentiality
master language rules
preserve meaning of original speech
follow interpreting quality standards
perform bilateral interpretation
interpreting modes
translate spoken language simultaneously
interpret spoken language between two parties
update language skills
memorise large amounts of information
Optional & specialised skills
develop technical glossaries
court interpreting
medical terminology
perform sight translation
type texts from audio sources
consult information sources
provide advocacy interpreting services
show intercultural awareness
write scientific papers
scientific research methodology
perform sworn interpretations
use consulting techniques
preserve original text
unseen translation
provide interpreting services in tours
interpret languages in conferences
interpret languages in live broadcasting shows
chuchotage interpreting
linguistics
communicate by telephone
phonetics
technical terminology
answer incoming calls
semantics
operate audio equipment
communicate with target community
write research proposals
create subtitles
tape transcription
liaise with government officials
conduct scholarly research
translate texts
Other matches: interpretation agency manager · translation agency manager · sign language interpreter · lawyer linguist · translator
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actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.