What does a interpreter do?

Practises the trade to the ad's standard: production, service or maintenance with a focus on quality and safety.

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interpreter

Code 2643.2

The interpreter (interprete) transfers oral meaning across languages in real time. Use this Job Dictionary profile to distinct from a text translator. It includes the dictionary skills map to build the ad and the assessment.

Essential skills

Knowledge

grammar
interpreting modes
spelling

Skills and competences

speak different languages
update language skills
preserve meaning of original speech
develop a translation strategy
master language rules
perform bilateral interpretation
interpret spoken language between two parties
translate spoken language simultaneously
translate spoken language consecutively
memorise large amounts of information
follow an ethical code of conduct for translation activities
manage a good diction
perceive context when interpreting
translate language concepts

Transversal competences

observe confidentiality
follow interpreting quality standards

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What to assess for this role

Assess accuracy under pressure, ethics and language-pair command.

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What does a interpreter do?: Practises the trade to the ad's standard: production, service or maintenance with a focus on quality and safety.
What synonyms does the Chilean market use?: Besides the formal title, ads use forms like interprete. The dictionary indexes them so search does not fail.
What to assess when hiring a interpreter?: Assess accuracy under pressure, ethics and language-pair command.

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences