Assessment Template For Interpreters and Translators

Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.
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American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL Interpreter)Court InterpreterEducational InterpreterInterpreterLinguistMedical InterpreterSign Language InterpreterSpanish InterpreterSpanish TranslatorTranslator

Occupation-Specific

Technology Skills
Web platform development software
Questions30
Time Limit15 min

Tasks

  • Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.
  • Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.
  • Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary.
  • Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.
  • Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy.

Technology Skills

Web platform development software

Extensible hypertext markup language XHTML, Hypertext markup language HTML

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Foreign language software

AceTools.biz Ace Translator, Adapt It, Smart Link Corporation ImTranslator, Stormdance CatsCradle

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Electronic mail software

Microsoft Outlook

Worker Requirements

Technology Skills
Web platform development software
Questions30
Time Limit15 min
Skills
Speaking
Questions25
Time Limit15 min
Knowledge
English Language
Questions30
Time Limit25 min

Skills

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Knowledge

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Foreign Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Education and Training

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Administrative

Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

Worker Characteristics

Technology Skills
Web platform development software
Questions30
Time Limit15 min
Skills
Speaking
Questions25
Time Limit15 min
Knowledge
English Language
Questions30
Time Limit25 min
Abilities
Oral Expression
Questions20
Time Limit15 min
Interests
Artistic
Questions30
Time Limit15 min
Work Values
Relationships
Questions25
Time Limit15 min
Work Styles
Integrity
Questions30
Time Limit25 min

Abilities

Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Written Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Speech Clarity

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Interests

Artistic

Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Social

Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

Work Values

Relationships

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Working Conditions

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Recognition

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Work Styles

Integrity

Job requires being honest and ethical.

Attention to Detail

Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Dependability

Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Independence

Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

Cooperation

Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

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