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