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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.Customer and Personal Service92
2.English Language69
3.Public Safety and Security54
4.Transportation50
5.Administration and Management48
6.Clerical43
7.Sales and Marketing41
8.Education and Training40
* Importance out of 100

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

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
92
70
Process customer dry-cleaning drop offWork as a day care aide supervising 10 childrenRespond to a citizen's request for assistance after a major disaster
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
69
42
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
54
34
Use a seatbeltInspect a building site for safety violationsCommand a military operation
Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
50
40
Ride a train to workSteer a large freighter through a busy harborControl air traffic at a busy airport
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
48
36
Sign a pay voucherMonitor progress of a project to ensure timely completionManage a $10 million company
Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
43
45
File letters alphabeticallyType 30 words per minuteOrganize a storage system for company forms
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
41
36
Sell cakes at a bake saleCall a list of clients to introduce them to a new product lineDevelop a marketing plan for a nationwide telephone system
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
40
36
Show someone how to bowlLead a quality improvement seminarDesign a training program for new employees