Interpreters and Translators

Does not pass

• Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.

  physical work, outside the screen · 14.0% of the role's time · $449M

• Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 12.2% of the role's time · $391M · waiting on a check

• Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 9.3% of the role's time · $297M · waiting on a check

• Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 9.1% of the role's time · $292M

• Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.3% of the role's time · $235M · waiting on a check

• Compile information on content and context of information to be translated and on intended audience.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.3% of the role's time · $233M · waiting on a check

• Adapt translations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.3% of the role's time · $139M

• Check original texts or confer with authors to ensure that translations retain the content, meaning, and feeling of the original material.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.2% of the role's time · $134M · waiting on a check

• Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.9% of the role's time · $125M · waiting on a check

• Adapt software and accompanying technical documents to another language and culture.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.2% of the role's time · $104M

• Read written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrite material into specified languages.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.5% of the role's time · $79.6M

• Educate students, parents, staff, and teachers about the roles and functions of educational interpreters.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $70.2M

• Train and supervise other translators or interpreters.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $65.1M

• Discuss translation requirements with clients and determine any fees to be charged for services provided.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $60.9M · waiting on a check

• Travel with or guide tourists who speak another language.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $21.9M