Skill Demand Index
Based on 1 scored job postings out of 2,449 total. Depth levels reflect actual proficiency tiers, not just keyword presence.
0%
Demand Rate
L4
Median Depth
0%
Gap Rate
1
Jobs Analyzed
Advanced
Most employers want Translation at lead-level proficiency, not surface awareness.
Overview
Market context for Translation in the current job market
Translation is required in 0% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current job market. Employers looking for Translation typically want candidates who can demonstrate real proficiency, not just surface awareness.
What the data shows for Translation:
What L4 means in practice:
L4 (Advanced) means solving hard problems, optimizing workflows, and mentoring others. Employers want someone who can be the go-to person for Translation on their team.
This means employers aren't looking for someone who has used Translation once or twice. They want evidence of professional application — shipped work, measurable outcomes, and the ability to operate independently.
Common skill gaps:
The gap rate of 0% means most candidates have adequate Translation proficiency. To stand out, aim for L4-L5 depth with concrete evidence.
Which roles need Translation most:
Other positions drive 100% of demand. Skills commonly paired with Translation include Chinese Language Skills and Independent Research.
Depth Level Distribution
How candidates match Translation requirements across 1 scored evaluations
Average depth: L4.0·Median depth: L4.0
Salary Correlation
How Translation affects compensation based on postings with disclosed salary data
Without Translation
$137K
Median $130K
454 jobs
Skill Demand Insight
“Translation appears in 0% of all scored jobs.”
From 1 scored job postings
Skill Pairings
Other skills that frequently appear alongside Translation
Gap Analysis
How often Translation is identified as a skill gap (L0–L1) in scored applications
Very low gap rate — candidates generally have this skill
When Translation appears in a job's requirements, 0% of scored applicants received an L0 or L1 (missing or minimal).
Yes. Translation appears in 0% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current market. Based on 1 analyzed jobs, demand is steady across multiple role types.
The median required depth is L4. Most employers want advanced proficiency — candidates who can lead projects and optimize processes.
Salary data for Translation is still accumulating.
The most common pairings are Chinese Language Skills, Independent Research, US Citizenship, Bachelor's Degree, China's political, scientific, and economic landscape knowledge. Strengthening these alongside Translation improves your fit across more positions.
Top roles: Other. Other positions have the highest demand at 100% of all Translation jobs.
L1→L2: online courses and personal projects. L2→L3: daily professional use and shipped work. L3→L4: mentoring others and optimizing processes. L4→L5: architecture decisions, open source contributions, or published work.
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