EPSO Profiles – Linguists

Translators

EU translators help around 500 million people in 28 EU countries understand policies. Their work is challenging in a diverse cultural environment.

The following are the functions of EU translators:

• Translating political, legal, scientific, technical and financial texts
• Mentoring colleagues by providing a wide range of linguistic advice

Suggested Qualifications:

• Good command over at least two European languages, of which one must be English, French or German
• Any Degree

Conference Interpreters

The EU interpreting service is the largest in the world. The interpreters ensure that points discussed in the conference are correctly interpreted into an EU-official language. They use either simultaneous or consecutive interpreting.

The following are functions of EU conference interpreters:

• Ensuring effective communication
• Imbibing various complex issues
• Being prompt and adapting to changing situations
• Working under pressure individually or as a team

Suggested Qualifications:

• Excellent command over one European language, and good command over at least two European languages, of which one must be English, French or German
• Relevant qualification in Conference interpreting or Degree and one years’ work experience as a professional Conference interpreter
• For Grade AD 7 (a much more senior level), several years’ experience is required in a related field

Proofreader/Language editor

Functions of Proofreaders:

• Proofreading documents in their native languages
• Preparing stylish and typographical manuscripts
• Proofreading printers’ proofs
• Delivering “passed for press” orders
• Participating in publication designs
• Helping coordinate and monitor production processes

The following are functions of EU proofreaders (language editors):

• Linguistic checking and editing documents for publication
• Checking texts against (usually) French original documents
• Ensuring compliant style conventions and rules
• Preparing issues of the Court Reports
• Finalizing texts typographically

Suggested Qualifications:

• Excellent command over one European language, and thorough command over two European languages, of which one must be English, French or German
• Passive knowledge of French for the Court of Justice
• Either post-secondary level education and two years’ applicable professional experience, or
• Senior education and minimum five years’ professional experience

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