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Learn about the most important job activities for Speech-Language Pathologists. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Developing Objectives and Strategies92
Making Decisions and Solving Problems92
3.Getting Information91
4.Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work86
5.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships85
6.Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates84
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards84
8.Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge81
Analyzing Data or Information81
10.Thinking Creatively79
* Importance out of 100

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

Job Activity Scores

Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
92
71
Plan the holiday schedule for an airline workforceDevelop the plan to complete the merger of two organizations over a 3-year periodDevelop a 10-year business plan for an organization
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
92
79
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
91
71
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
86
77
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
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
85
75
Exchange greetings with a coworkerMaintain good working relationships with almost all coworkers and clientsGain cooperation from a culturally diverse group of executives hostile to your company
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
84
68
Write brief notes to othersReport the results of a sales meeting to a supervisorCreate a videotaped presentation of a company's internal policies
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.
84
69
Review forms for completenessEvaluate a complicated insurance claim for compliance with policy termsMake a ruling in court on a complicated motion
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
81
75
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
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
81
70
Determine the location of a lost orderDetermine the interest cost to finance a new buildingAnalyze the cost of medical care services for all hospitals in the country
Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
79
70
Change the spacing on a printed reportAdapt popular music for a high school marching bandCreate new computer software