ONET Occupations » 27-3091.00

Interpreters and Translators

Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.76)
  2. Remember people, or data, to unusual degree - Data (4.73)
  3. Interpret, speak, or read a foreign language - People (4.73)
  4. Interview, draw out - People (4.36)
  5. Communicate well, in person - People (4.25)
  6. Listen - People (4.25)
  7. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.14)
  8. Speak - People (4.12)
  9. Follow through, get things done - People (4.09)
  10. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.01)
  11. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.90)
  12. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.88)
  13. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.88)
  14. Use my brain - Data (3.84)
  15. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.75)
  16. Organize, classify - Data (3.75)
  17. Use my intuition - Data (3.62)
  18. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.60)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.12)
  2. Speaking (4.12)
  3. Reading Comprehension (4.00)
  4. Writing (3.75)
  5. Critical Thinking (3.62)
  6. Monitoring (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.25)
  2. Oral Expression (4.25)
  3. Speech Recognition (4.25)
  4. Speech Clarity (4.12)
  5. Written Comprehension (4.00)
  6. Written Expression (3.88)
  7. Near Vision (3.88)
  8. Information Ordering (3.75)
  9. Problem Sensitivity (3.62)
  1. Integrity (4.97)
  2. Dependability (4.82)
  3. Attention to Detail (4.76)
  4. Self Control (4.55)
  5. Stress Tolerance (4.54)
  6. Independence (4.53)
  7. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.51)
  8. Cooperation (4.49)
  9. Achievement/Effort (4.11)
  10. Persistence (4.09)
  11. Initiative (4.02)
  12. Social Orientation (4.01)
  13. Concern for Others (3.90)
  14. Analytical Thinking (3.84)
  15. Innovation (3.60)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.73)
  2. Getting Information (4.36)
  3. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.24)
  4. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.14)
  5. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.05)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.00)
  7. Processing Information (3.95)
  8. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.95)
  9. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.78)
  10. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.71)
  1. Translate Written Or Spoken Language (4.73)
  2. Obtain Information From Individuals (4.36)
  3. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (4.14)
  4. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (4.14)
  5. Communicate Visually Or Verbally (4.05)