International translator competencies

In this post, you can ref competencies needed for International translator position. The standard job competencies include knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA model).

Apart from that, you can ref a job qualification also contains other elements such as education, experience, license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or certificates…

I. Job qualifications

You can find out competencies from standard job qualification below:

1. Degree in translations or linguistics is a plus
2. Professional approach with a keen eye for detail and the ability to be accurate
3. The ability to use own initiative and to work to tight deadlines
4. Professional approach with a keen eye for detail and the ability to be accurate
5. Willingness and the ability to travel in both Europe and the USA
6. Be able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team

II. Key skills employers are looking for

Below are top 7 skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention to them:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills