Foreign Language
Knowledge Area
Occupations requiring this knowledge
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary6.61
- Anthropologists and Archeologists5.00
- Interpreters and Translators4.86
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary4.55
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary4.44
- Farm Labor Contractors3.75
- Security Guards3.46
- Political Scientists3.42
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary3.42
- Parking Enforcement Workers3.41
- Curators3.17
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary3.06
- Flight Attendants3.04
- Customs and Border Protection Officers3.02
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary3.00
- First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators2.97
- History Teachers, Postsecondary2.92
- Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians2.90
- Freight Forwarders2.84
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary2.83
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary2.76
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary2.73
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs2.72
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators2.70
- Sociologists2.70
- Neurologists2.66
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers2.64
- Pediatricians, General2.61
- Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors2.58
- Supply Chain Managers2.57
- Emergency Medicine Physicians2.55
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons2.50
- General Internal Medicine Physicians2.47
- Nurse Midwives2.42
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers2.41
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians2.41
- Travel Agents2.37
- Instructional Coordinators2.33
- Nurse Anesthetists2.33
- Clergy2.31
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists2.31
- Animal Scientists2.30
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary2.30
- Mental Health Counselors2.29
- Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education2.29
- Chefs and Head Cooks2.29
- Musicians and Singers2.28
- Transit and Railroad Police2.26
- Management Analysts2.24
- Self-Enrichment Teachers2.24
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists2.24
- Occupational Therapists2.23
- Nurse Practitioners2.23
- Customs Brokers2.20
- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts2.20
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives2.20
- Film and Video Editors2.19
- Acute Care Nurses2.19
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors2.18
- Construction Managers2.15
- Agricultural Engineers2.15
- Actors2.14
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers2.14
- Concierges2.14
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks2.14
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary2.13
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School2.13
- Logisticians2.12
- Security Managers2.10
- Robotics Engineers2.10
- Geographers2.10
- Music Therapists2.08
- Animal Control Workers2.08
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary2.06
- Mathematicians2.05
- Materials Engineers2.05
- Automotive Engineers2.05
- Tutors2.05
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers2.05
- Light Truck Drivers2.05
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists2.04
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2.03
- Passenger Attendants2.02
- Human Resources Managers2.00
- Regulatory Affairs Managers2.00
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School2.00
- Archivists2.00
- Hospitalists2.00
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary1.99
- Roofers1.99
- Chief Executives1.97
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators1.97
- Neuropsychologists1.96
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists1.96
- Intelligence Analysts1.96
- Athletes and Sports Competitors1.95
- Allergists and Immunologists1.95
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops1.94
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders1.94
- Emergency Management Directors1.91
- Medical Appliance Technicians1.91
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners1.87
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians1.87
- Fence Erectors1.87
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors1.86
- Psychiatrists1.86
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors1.85
- Healthcare Social Workers1.85
- Correctional Officers and Jailers1.85
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists1.85
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers1.85
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling1.83
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects1.83
- Urologists1.83
- Cargo and Freight Agents1.83
- Logistics Analysts1.82
- Recreational Therapists1.82
- Medical Assistants1.82
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers1.82
- Real Estate Brokers1.82
- Chief Sustainability Officers1.81
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare1.81
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians1.81
- Adapted Physical Education Specialists1.81
- Bill and Account Collectors1.81
- Survey Researchers1.79
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education1.79
- Nannies1.79
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan1.78
- Helpers--Roofers1.78
- Model Makers, Wood1.78
- Phlebotomists1.77
- Physician Assistants1.76
- Orthotists and Prosthetists1.76
- Nursing Assistants1.76
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers1.76
- Regulatory Affairs Specialists1.75
- Cooks, Short Order1.75
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers1.74
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary1.74
- Transportation Security Screeners1.74
- File Clerks1.74
- Loss Prevention Managers1.73
- Audiologists1.73
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks1.73
- Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers1.73
- Occupational Therapy Assistants1.71
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers1.71
- Brokerage Clerks1.71
- Sustainability Specialists1.70
- Music Directors and Composers1.70
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products1.70
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers1.70
- Fish and Game Wardens1.69
- Chemists1.68
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping1.68
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education1.67
- Special Education Teachers, Elementary School1.67
- Orthodontists1.67
- Opticians, Dispensing1.67
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary1.66
- Dietetic Technicians1.66
- Hydrologists1.65
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool1.65
- Endoscopy Technicians1.65
- Rock Splitters, Quarry1.65
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School1.63
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School1.63
- Farm and Home Management Educators1.63
- Patient Representatives1.63
- Automotive Engineering Technicians1.62
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers1.62
- Logistics Engineers1.61
- Precision Agriculture Technicians1.61
- Anesthesiologist Assistants1.61
- Speech-Language Pathologists1.61
- Private Detectives and Investigators1.61
- Physical Therapist Aides1.60
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers1.60
- Health Education Specialists1.59
- Public Relations Specialists1.59
- Prosthodontists1.59
- Clinical Neuropsychologists1.58
- Urban and Regional Planners1.58
- Coaches and Scouts1.58
- Soil and Plant Scientists1.57
- Optometrists1.57
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary1.56
- Costume Attendants1.56
- Transportation Inspectors1.56
- Food Scientists and Technologists1.55
- Producers and Directors1.55
- Anesthesiologists1.55
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1.55
- Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary1.54
- Sound Engineering Technicians1.54
- Family Medicine Physicians1.54
- Manicurists and Pedicurists1.54
- Community Health Workers1.53
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education1.53
- Physical Therapist Assistants1.53
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants1.53
- Solar Energy Installation Managers1.53
- Gambling Managers1.52
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes1.52
- Labor Relations Specialists1.52
- Chiropractors1.52
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric1.52
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers1.52
- Genetic Counselors1.52
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs1.52
- Construction and Building Inspectors1.52
- Wind Energy Engineers1.51
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists1.51
- Tour Guides and Escorts1.51
- Landscape Architects1.50
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists1.50
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists1.50
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians1.50
- Credit Counselors1.48
- Climate Change Policy Analysts1.48
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary1.48
- Choreographers1.48
- Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists1.48
- Clinical Nurse Specialists1.48
- Radiation Therapists1.47
- Industrial Production Managers1.46
- Manufacturing Engineers1.46
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary1.46
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists1.46
- Pipelayers1.46
- Midwives1.45
- Mechanical Engineers1.44
- Epidemiologists1.44
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education1.44
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers1.44
- Dietitians and Nutritionists1.43
- Physical Therapists1.43
- Orthoptists1.43
- Economists1.42
- Dermatologists1.42
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas1.42
- Residential Advisors1.41
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants1.41
- Millwrights1.41
- Lodging Managers1.40
- Coroners1.40
- Security Management Specialists1.40
- Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists1.40
- Graphic Designers1.40
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop1.40
- Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers1.40
- Cashiers1.39
- Sales Managers1.38
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval1.38
- Architectural and Civil Drafters1.38
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists1.38
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education1.38
- Special Effects Artists and Animators1.38
- Public Safety Telecommunicators1.38
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers1.38
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary1.37
- Fashion Designers1.37
- Critical Care Nurses1.37
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic1.37
- Marketing Managers1.36
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers1.36
- Police Identification and Records Officers1.36
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers1.36
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment1.36
- Compliance Officers1.35
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors1.35
- Conservation Scientists1.35
- Astronomers1.35
- Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses1.35
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians1.35
- Geothermal Production Managers1.34
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary1.34
- Dentists, General1.34
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistants1.34
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners1.34
- Social and Community Service Managers1.33
- Materials Scientists1.33
- Set and Exhibit Designers1.33
- Real Estate Sales Agents1.33
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance1.33
- Bakers1.33
- Art Therapists1.32
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians1.32
- Wind Energy Development Managers1.31
- Furniture Finishers1.31
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary1.30
- Historians1.29
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors1.29
- Respiratory Therapists1.29
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage1.28
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses1.28
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers1.28
- Retail Salespersons1.28
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders1.28
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders1.28
- Petroleum Engineers1.27
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary1.27
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians1.26
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary1.26
- Preventive Medicine Physicians1.26
- Parts Salespersons1.26
- Weatherization Installers and Technicians1.26
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers1.25
- Fast Food and Counter Workers1.25
- Fishing and Hunting Workers1.25
- Computer Hardware Engineers1.24
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists1.24
- Acupuncturists1.24
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products1.24
- Microbiologists1.23
- Registered Nurses1.23
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians1.23
- Orderlies1.23
- Packers and Packagers, Hand1.23
- Training and Development Specialists1.22
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers1.22
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates1.22
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers1.22
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers1.21
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary1.21
- Pharmacy Technicians1.21
- Telephone Operators1.21
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers1.21
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers1.20
- Computer Programmers1.20
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders1.20
- Food Service Managers1.19
- Fundraisers1.19
- Neurodiagnostic Technologists1.19
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers1.19
- Receptionists and Information Clerks1.19
- Carpenters1.19
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity1.19
- Facilities Managers1.18
- Agricultural Inspectors1.18
- Floor Sanders and Finishers1.18
- Tile and Stone Setters1.18
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians1.18
- Architectural and Engineering Managers1.17
- Editors1.17
- Surgical Assistants1.17
- Aerospace Engineers1.16
- Geneticists1.16
- Financial Managers1.15
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers1.15
- Home Health Aides1.15
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria1.15
- Embalmers1.15
- Skincare Specialists1.15
- Travel Guides1.15
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers1.15
- Subway and Streetcar Operators1.15
- Tax Preparers1.14
- Social and Human Service Assistants1.14
- Firefighters1.14
- Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance1.14
- Industrial Ecologists1.13
- Helpers--Electricians1.13
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters1.13
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary1.12
- Art Directors1.12
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary1.11
- Personal Care Aides1.11
- Highway Maintenance Workers1.11
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers1.11
- Recycling Coordinators1.11
- Aviation Inspectors1.11
- Information Technology Project Managers1.10
- Nuclear Engineers1.10
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians1.10
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary1.10
- Correspondence Clerks1.10
- Helpers--Carpenters1.10
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers1.10
- Quality Control Systems Managers1.09
- Water Resource Specialists1.09
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists1.09
- Photographers1.09
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians1.09
- Fitness and Wellness Coordinators1.08
- Park Naturalists1.08
- Interior Designers1.08
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers1.08
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary1.07
- Data Entry Keyers1.07
- Energy Auditors1.07
- Etchers and Engravers1.07
- Dancers1.06
- Hearing Aid Specialists1.06
- Bartenders1.06
- Funeral Home Managers1.05
- Business Continuity Planners1.05
- Document Management Specialists1.05
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary1.05
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers1.05
- Advertising and Promotions Managers1.04
- Electrical Engineers1.04
- Talent Directors1.04
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists1.04
- Massage Therapists1.04
- Gambling Dealers1.04
- Cutters and Trimmers, Hand1.04
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term1.03
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists1.03
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive1.03
- Home Appliance Repairers1.03
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer1.02
- Social Science Research Assistants1.02
- Watch and Clock Repairers1.02
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders1.02
- Tellers1.01
- Library Assistants, Clerical1.01
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons1.01
- Avionics Technicians1.01
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders1.01
- Medical and Health Services Managers1.00
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products1.00
- Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products1.00
- Appraisers of Personal and Business Property1.00
- Civil Engineers1.00
- Environmental Engineers1.00
- Nanosystems Engineers1.00
- Environmental Restoration Planners1.00
- Naturopathic Physicians1.00
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders1.00
- Museum Technicians and Conservators0.99
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers0.99
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products0.99
- Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas0.99
- Airfield Operations Specialists0.99
- Fundraising Managers0.98
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary0.98
- Forest and Conservation Technicians0.97
- Veterinarians0.97
- Foresters0.96
- New Accounts Clerks0.96
- Statistical Assistants0.96
- Loan Officers0.95
- Validation Engineers0.95
- Robotics Technicians0.95
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists0.95
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers0.95
- Meter Readers, Utilities0.95
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical0.95
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators0.95
- Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing0.95
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians0.94
- School Psychologists0.94
- Radiologists0.94
- Psychiatric Aides0.94
- Occupational Therapy Aides0.94
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists0.94
- Baristas0.94
- Counter and Rental Clerks0.94
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service0.94
- Stockers and Order Fillers0.94
- Geodetic Surveyors0.93
- Word Processors and Typists0.93
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse0.93
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary0.92
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators0.92
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers0.92
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers0.92
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers0.92
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators0.92
- Photonics Technicians0.91
- Media Programming Directors0.91
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers0.91
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers0.91
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers0.90
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians0.90
- Bailiffs0.90
- Glaziers0.90
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers0.90
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators0.89
- Agricultural Technicians0.89
- Dental Assistants0.89
- Treasurers and Controllers0.88
- Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists0.88
- Cooks, Private Household0.88
- Animal Trainers0.88
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic0.88
- Microsystems Engineers0.87
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians0.87
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians0.87
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers0.87
- Dental Hygienists0.87
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians0.87
- Medical Equipment Preparers0.87
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers0.87
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles0.87
- Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers0.87
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment0.87
- Operations Research Analysts0.86
Source: O*NET database (knowledge)