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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Biologists. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Getting Information89
2.Interacting With Computers85
3.Documenting/Recording Information80
4.Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events78
5.Processing Information74
6.Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings72
7.Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge69
8.Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others67
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards67
10.Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work66
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Job Activity Scores

Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
89
56
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Interacting With Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
85
43
Enter employee information into a computer databaseWrite software for keeping track of parts in inventorySet up a new computer system for a large multinational company
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
80
56
Record the weights of trucks that use the highwaysDocument the results of a crime scene investigationMaintain information about the use of orbiting satellites for private industry communications
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
78
69
Test an automobile transmissionJudge the acceptability of food productsDetermine the reaction of a virus to a new drug
Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
74
75
Tabulate the costs of parcel deliveriesCalculate the adjustments for insurance claimsCompile data for a complex scientific report
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
72
65
Check to see if baking bread is doneTest electrical circuitsCheck the status of a patient in critical medical care
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
69
63
Keep up with price changes in a small retail storeKeep current on changes in maintenance procedures for repairing sports carsLearn information related to a complex and rapidly changing technology
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
67
57
Interpret a blood pressure readingInterpret how foreign tax laws apply to U.S. exportsInterpret a complex experiment in physics for general audiences
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
67
51
Review forms for completenessEvaluate a complicated insurance claim for compliance with policy termsMake a ruling in court on a complicated motion
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
66
60
Organize a work schedule that is repetitive and easy to planPlan and organize your own activities that often changePrioritize and plan multiple tasks several months ahead