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