Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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| Change the spacing on a printed report | Adapt popular music for a high school marching band | Create new computer software |
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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| Follow a standard blueprint | Review a budget | Study international tax laws |
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Interacting With Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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| Enter employee information into a computer database | Write software for keeping track of parts in inventory | Set up a new computer system for a large multinational company |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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| Keep up with price changes in a small retail store | Keep current on changes in maintenance procedures for repairing sports cars | Learn information related to a complex and rapidly changing technology |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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| Determine the meal selection for a cafeteria | Select the location for a major department store | Make the final decision about a company's 5-year plan |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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| Organize a work schedule that is repetitive and easy to plan | Plan and organize your own activities that often change | Prioritize and plan multiple tasks several months ahead |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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| Exchange greetings with a coworker | Maintain good working relationships with almost all coworkers and clients | Gain cooperation from a culturally diverse group of executives hostile to your company |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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| Write brief notes to others | Report the results of a sales meeting to a supervisor | Create a videotaped presentation of a company's internal policies |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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| Determine whether to remove a tree that has been damaged | Determine the value of property lost in a fire | Establish the value of a recently discovered ancient art work |
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Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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| Have little contact with people outside the organization | Make standard presentations about available services | Prepare or deliver press releases |
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