Translation & Interpreting
Written Translation & Localisation skills assessment
Translators turn meaning across languages in writing. This scorecard covers accuracy, style, tools, research, revision and project management for translation agencies and freelancers.
- 10 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 5 starting levels
The 10 Written Translation & Localisation skills you can score
These are the default Written Translation & Localisation skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every linguist, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Accuracy and Completeness of Translation
Translates meaning faithfully without errors or omissions.
Style, Register and Fluent Target Language Writing
Writes naturally and appropriately in the target language.
Subject Matter Research and Terminology
Researches specialist terms and uses reliable sources.
Translation Memory and CAT Tool Proficiency
Uses tools to work efficiently and consistently.
Editing, Proofreading and Revision
Edits and proofreads translations to check accuracy and style.
Localisation of Software, Websites and Marketing Content
Adapts content for local audiences and formats.
Formatting, File Handling and Layout
Preserves formatting and layout in translated files.
Certified and Legal Translation Requirements
Meets rules for certified translations.
Deadlines and Project Management
Delivers on time and communicates with clients.
Data Security and Confidentiality
Protects sensitive client information.
Levels included with Written Translation & Localisation
Written Translation & Localisation starts with 5 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Accreditation Level” for translation & interpreting, so linguists can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Junior Translator
- Translator
- Senior Translator
- Reviser
- Language Project Manager
How Written Translation & Localisation works in SkillScorer
Score
Each linguist in a language team is scored on the Written Translation & Localisation skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank linguists, compare two side by side, or compare your language teams against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Written Translation & Localisation skills need attention. Reports also follow each senior linguist's language team.
Written Translation & Localisation scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Written Translation & Localisation scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Written Translation & Localisation scorecard covers 10 skills: Accuracy and Completeness of Translation, Style, Register and Fluent Target Language Writing, Subject Matter Research and Terminology, Translation Memory and CAT Tool Proficiency, Editing, Proofreading and Revision, Localisation of Software, Websites and Marketing Content, Formatting, File Handling and Layout, Certified and Legal Translation Requirements, Deadlines and Project Management and Data Security and Confidentiality. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are linguists scored in Written Translation & Localisation?
Every linguist is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one language team and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Written Translation & Localisation?
Written Translation & Localisation starts with these levels (called “Accreditation Level” in the app): Junior Translator, Translator, Senior Translator, Reviser and Language Project Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Written Translation & Localisation skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In translation & interpreting the app talks about linguists, language teams and senior linguists, and you can change any of those words too.
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