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Reference: Henderson, J. A. 1987. Personality and the linguist: a comparison of the personality profiles of professional translators and conference interpreters. Bradford: Bradford University Press.
Linguistic Proficiency
Excellent command of both the SL and the TL
Extensive vocabulary in both languages
Familiarity with the cultures of both the SL and the TL
Encyclopedic Knowledge
Knowledge of the subject matter dealt with by the SL speaker
Mastery of interpretation techniques
Good note-taking skills for consecutive interpreting
Being acquainted with different accents of the SL
Good public speaking skills
Calm without panicking
Self-reliant and self-confident
Decisive
Able to work under pressure
Quick-witted and able to improvise
Having good concentration
Thick-skinned
Having a good ear and a good voice
Having a good short-term memory
Jack of all trades
No perfectionist!
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