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Interpreters and Translators — Skills Profile

Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.

Skills Overview

Active ListeningSpeakingReading Compre…WritingCritical Think…MonitoringSocial Percept…Active Learning

Skills (35)

Knowledge Areas (33)

English Language
5.1
Foreign Language
4.9
Customer and Personal Service
4.7
Administrative
4.2
Education and Training
3.9
Computers and Electronics
3.3
Public Safety and Security
3.1
Law and Government
3.0
Psychology
3.0
Geography
2.8
Communications and Media
2.5
Mathematics
2.5
Sociology and Anthropology
2.5
Administration and Management
2.4
Medicine and Dentistry
2.2
Personnel and Human Resources
2.1
Telecommunications
2.1
Biology
2.0
Therapy and Counseling
1.9
Transportation
1.8
Production and Processing
1.8
History and Archeology
1.8
Economics and Accounting
1.7
Philosophy and Theology
1.7
Sales and Marketing
1.5
Chemistry
1.4
Design
1.4
Engineering and Technology
1.4
Physics
1.3
Mechanical
1.2
Fine Arts
1.2
Building and Construction
1.2
Food Production
1.1

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Conventional

4.8

Artistic

4.3

Social

3.5

Investigative

3.2

Enterprising

1.9

Realistic

1.9