QUESTION 13 OF 30

What do you feel is the most important skill a translator should possess?

This question allows you the opportunity to provide a technical skill that pertains to the translation, itself, or a soft skill that references what it takes to get the translation done. For example, you might reference the ability to utilize various Computer Assisted Technology (CAT) tools to facilitate increased efficiency in your translations, or you might choose the ability to stay motivated and engaged in an independent work environment. A brief and straightforward response can be quite powerful so long as you clearly indicate why that skill is important.

"I think there are two particularly important skills a translator should possess: acknowledging that we don't know everything and keeping ourselves focused and motivated in a very independently-driven profession. I believe that we are better for our clients and better able to grow and improve our own skills when we admit to ourselves that there is always more learning to be done. It is also challenging to stay focused in a profession that demands motivating yourself to stay on task in such an autonomous work environment. These two skills cover different aspects of the profession and are equally important in the success of a translator over time."

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