(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Interpreters and Translators
Job Description
Translate or interpret written, oral, or sign language text into another language for others.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information. |
95
|
Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy. |
90
|
Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors. |
83
|
Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions. |
82
|
Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible. |
78
|
Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material. |
69
|
Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials. |
69
|
Read written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrite material into specified languages. |
66
|
Compile information on content and context of information to be translated and on intended audience. |
62
|
Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary. |
61
|
Discuss translation requirements with clients and determine any fees to be charged for services provided. |
60
|
Check original texts or confer with authors to ensure that translations retain the content, meaning, and feeling of the original material. |
57
|
Educate students, parents, staff, and teachers about the roles and functions of educational interpreters. |
50
|
Adapt translations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary. |
48
|
Train and supervise other translators or interpreters. |
31
|
Adapt software and accompanying technical documents to another language and culture. |
26
|
Travel with or guide tourists who speak another language. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
77
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
71
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
66
|
Thinking Creatively
|
66
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
62
|
Getting Information
|
60
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
59
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
59
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
56
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
56
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
55
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
53
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
48
|
Processing Information
|
46
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
45
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
43
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
42
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
42
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
41
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
39
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
37
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
36
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
36
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
35
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
35
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
33
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
31
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
30
|
Interacting With Computers
|
29
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
22
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
21
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
21
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
19
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
17
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
17
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
14
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
12
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
11
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
10
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
2
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
1
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|