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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Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
| 71 | |
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| Operate a cash register | Operate a drilling rig | Operate a precision milling machine |
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Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
| 70 | |
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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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Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
| 69 | |
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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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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
| 69 | |
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| Check to see if baking bread is done | Test electrical circuits | Check the status of a patient in critical medical care |
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
| 68 | |
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| Follow a standard blueprint | Review a budget | Study international tax laws |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
| 66 | |
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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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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. |
| 64 | |
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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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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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