Interpreters and Translators:

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

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About the Job


Indiana Average Salary $39,900.00
Average Time to Fill 42 days
Typical Education Bachelor's degree
Typical Experience Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) 1,514
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) 17.80 %

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Skills Profile



Essential (Soft) Skills

Essential Skills to Employers

Oral Communication
Information Gathering
Written Communication
Attention to Detail
Professionalism
Customer Service
Critical Thinking
Integrity
Conflict Management
Leadership
Following Directions
Creativity
Technology and Tool Usage

Top Job Duties and Responsibilities

Getting Information

Practice commentary or dialogue to be shared in speeches, debates, or public venues
Compile technical information or documentation
Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work
Research social issues
Gather information in order to provide services to clients
Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures
Confer with instructors or trainers

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Provide commentary or analysis concerning historical periods or events
Confer with community groups or authorities
Provide educational information to the public
Consult with customers concerning needs
Announce information to patrons, passengers, or others

Performing Administrative Activities

Dictate correspondence to be recorded
Take messages, notes, shorthand, and dictation
Transcribe spoken or written information
Answer questions from customers or the public

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Present commentary or news
Provide personal services related customer service
Resolve customer or public complaints or problems
Provide assistance or direction to customers

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