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
follow an ethical code of conduct for translation activities
manage a good diction
work analytically
observe confidentiality
translate spoken language consecutively
master language rules
spelling
preserve meaning of original speech
interpreting modes
develop a translation strategy
interpret spoken language between two parties
update language skills
speak different languages
follow interpreting quality standards
perceive the context
translate spoken language simultaneously
translate language concepts
perform bilateral interpretation
grammar
memorise large amounts of information
Optional & specialised skills
medical terminology
linguistics
preserve original text
perform sworn interpretations
communicate with target community
scientific research methodology
provide interpreting services in tours
semantics
answer incoming calls
interpret languages in conferences
technical terminology
show intercultural awareness
phonetics
interpret languages in live broadcasting shows
court interpreting
consult information sources
operate audio equipment
type texts from audio sources
conduct scholarly research
write research proposals
create subtitles
write scientific papers
use consulting techniques
chuchotage interpreting
communicate by telephone
perform sight translation
tape transcription
provide advocacy interpreting services
unseen translation
translate texts
liaise with government officials
develop technical glossaries
Other matches: interpretation agency manager · translation agency manager · sign language interpreter · lawyer linguist · translator
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
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.