"Interpreter and Translator"

Job Description - Part 4 - Abilities Needed

Part 1
Duties / Tasks Part 2
Activities Part 3
Skills Part 4
Abilities Part 5
Knowledge

Abilities Needed for: "Interpreter and Translator"

1) Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

2) Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

3) Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

4) Speech Recognition -- The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

5) Written Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

6) Speech Clarity -- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

7) Memorization -- The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.

8) Selective Attention -- The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

9) Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).