Book translator competencies

In this post, you can ref competencies needed for Book 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. Flexible team player
2. Superior Interpersonal skills
3. Can mix and relate well to all levels
4. Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and unsupervised
5. Flexibility to work overtime required
6. Professional demeanor
7. Focused on goals and the overall team and company objectives
8. Self-motivated and proactive
9. Can improvise and innovate
10. College degree (BA, BS) and ideally degree in Translation and/or interpretation or Finance
11. Fluent in English plus one, ideally one additional language to mother tongue standard (French, German, or Spanish preferred).
12. Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat, html, xml). Familiarity with desktop publishing software (Indesign, QuarkXPress, Framemaker).
13. Linguistic skills to include ability to create glossaries, assess quality and completeness of translations
14. Advanced translation memory experience including TRADOS, Multiterm IX, Context, glossary and file management.
15. Minimum 3-year previous project management experience in translation services.
16. Ability to prioritize while handling multiple projects simultaneously in a hectic, time-sensitive environment
17. Ability to communicate accurately detailed instructions to multilingual vendors.
18. Detail and service oriented.
19. Clear sense of accountability.

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

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