As an Interpreter, you will need to master following:

• develop a translation strategy
• follow an ethical code of conduct for translation activities
• follow interpreting quality standards
• manage a good diction
• memorise large amounts of information
• perceive context when interpreting
• perform bilateral interpretation
• preserve meaning of original speech

More generally, an interpreter is also versed in:

• grammar
• interpret spoken language between two parties
• interpreting modes
• master language rules
• observe confidentiality
• speak different languages
• spelling
• translate language concepts
• translate spoken language consecutively
• translate spoken language simultaneously
• update language skills

It also helps to know the following:

• chuchotage interpreting
• create subtitles
• interpret languages in conferences
• interpret languages in live broadcasting shows
• operate audio equipment
• perform sight translation
• perform sworn interpretations
• provide advocacy interpreting services
• provide interpreting services in tours
• tape transcription
• translate texts
• unseen translation
• answer incoming calls
• communicate by telephone
• communicate with target community
• conduct scholarly research
• consult information sources
• court interpreting
• develop technical glossaries
• liaise with government officials
• linguistics
• medical terminology
• phonetics
• preserve original text
• scientific research methodology
• semantics
• show intercultural awareness
• technical terminology
• type texts from audio sources
• use consulting techniques
• use word processing software
• write research proposals
• write scientific publications