Table 1Transition record

script writertospeechwriter

A script writer already meets 34% of what the speechwriter role asks for. The move turns on 7 required skills not yet in the profile.

From script writer

34%

Overlap1

To speechwriter

7 Skills carried over

7 Required, not held

61.1 Difficulty2

adjacent 0–30

moderate 30–55

substantial 55–75

career change 75–100

this move, 61.1

This move: 61.1 of 100 · substantial

1 Share of the speechwriter role’s weighted skill requirement already met by the script writer profile. Required skills count in full, supplementary skills at 0.35. Directional: the figure for the reverse move differs. 2 Combines what is missing with how specialised it is, so a gap of general skills scores easier than the same number of narrow ones.

Table 2

Table 2 · What you already bring

Of the 7 skills that carry over, these are the ones fewest other occupations ask for. A speechwriter role needs them, and most people applying for one will not have them already. This is the part of a script writer background worth leading with.

Skill the target role also needs Area

already held promote one's writings communication, collaboration and creativity
already held manage writing administration information skills
already held use specific writing techniques communication, collaboration and creativity
already held writing techniques arts and humanities
already held develop creative ideas communication, collaboration and creativity
already held consult information sources information skills

All 7 carried skills, including the 5 the speechwriter role treats as required.

Table 3

Table 3 · What you would need to learn

The 19 missing skills fall into 5 areas of the ESCO skill hierarchy, numbered below in the order worth working in: the areas carrying the most required skills come first, and inside each one the required skills sit above the supplementary ones.

Skill to acquire Tier

01 communication, collaboration and creativity 4 required, 4 supplementary

required, not held identify customer's needs required
required, not held write in conversational tone required
required, not held apply grammar and spelling rules required
required, not held prepare speeches required

optional, not held evaluate writings in response to feedback optional
optional, not held practice humour optional
optional, not held proofread text optional
optional, not held select subject matter optional

02 arts and humanities 2 required, 3 supplementary

required, not held grammar required
required, not held spelling required

optional, not held breathing techniques optional
optional, not held pronunciation techniques optional
optional, not held vocal techniques optional

03 information skills 1 required, 1 supplementary

required, not held perform background research on writing subject required

optional, not held analyse the comments of selected audiences optional

04 management skills 3 supplementary

optional, not held write to a deadline optional
optional, not held manage schedule of tasks optional
optional, not held perform multiple tasks at the same time optional

05 working with computers 1 supplementary

optional, not held use word processing software optional

Table 4

Table 4 · Where to start

The 3 entries a speechwriter role is least likely to hire without. The ordering is computed from the skill data, not from what pays.

Each entry opens a course search for that skill. Career Overlap earns nothing from these links.

Appendix

Appendix · The rest of the record

All 7 skills that carry over

Skill Type

already held consult information sources skill
already held copyright legislation knowledge
already held develop creative ideas skill
already held use specific writing techniques skill
already held writing techniques knowledge
already held manage writing administration skill
already held promote one's writings skill

12 supplementary skills, helpful but not required

Skill to acquire Tier

optional, not held analyse the comments of selected audiences optional
optional, not held evaluate writings in response to feedback optional
optional, not held practice humour optional
optional, not held write to a deadline optional
optional, not held breathing techniques optional
optional, not held manage schedule of tasks optional
optional, not held perform multiple tasks at the same time optional
optional, not held pronunciation techniques optional
optional, not held proofread text optional
optional, not held select subject matter optional
optional, not held use word processing software optional
optional, not held vocal techniques optional

26 held skills the speechwriter role does not ask for

Skill Type

not needed by the target role adapt a script skill
not needed by the target role attend read-through skill
not needed by the target role computer equipment knowledge
not needed by the target role consult with editor skill
not needed by the target role consult with motion picture producer skill
not needed by the target role consult with production director skill
not needed by the target role create a shooting script skill
not needed by the target role deliver a sales pitch skill
not needed by the target role develop professional network skill
not needed by the target role develop script bible skill
not needed by the target role familiarise with personal directing styles skill
not needed by the target role film production process knowledge
not needed by the target role finish project within budget skill
not needed by the target role follow work schedule skill
not needed by the target role give live presentation skill
not needed by the target role literature knowledge
not needed by the target role manage contracts skill
not needed by the target role manage feedback skill
not needed by the target role office software knowledge
not needed by the target role screenwriting theories knowledge
not needed by the target role study topics skill
not needed by the target role summarise stories skill
not needed by the target role types of literature genres knowledge
not needed by the target role write dialogues skill
not needed by the target role write storylines skill
not needed by the target role write voice-overs skill

5 gaps that are knowledge rather than practice

Knowledge gaps usually close through study. Practical skill gaps usually need something you can point at.

Skill to acquire Tier

required, not held grammar required
required, not held spelling required
optional, not held breathing techniques optional
optional, not held pronunciation techniques optional
optional, not held vocal techniques optional

Index

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Note

How this record was compiled

Both occupations are taken from ESCO, which lists the skills and knowledge each occupation is expected to have and marks every one required or optional. Nothing here is a prediction about hiring, and nothing here knows that a particular employer wants a particular certificate. Treat Table 3 as a starting point for your own research rather than a syllabus. The full method states what these figures can and cannot tell you.