Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Structured versus Unstructured Work
To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
Face-to-Face Discussions
How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Contact With Others
How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Public Speaking
How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Level of Competition
To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
Time Pressure
How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
Coordinate or Lead Others
How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.