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Skill Areas

Learn about the most important skills for Tile and Marble Setters. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each skill.

Importance*More Info
1.Mathematics79
2.Coordination72
Active Listening72
4.Judgment and Decision Making70
5.Time Management67
Equipment Selection67
7.Critical Thinking65
8.Social Perceptiveness64
9.Complex Problem Solving61
10.Monitoring60
* Importance out of 100

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  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed
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Skill Area Scores

Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.
79
63
Count the amount of change to be given to a customerCalculate the square footage of a new home under constructionDevelop a mathematical model to simulate and resolve an engineering problem
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
72
63
Schedule appointments for a medical clinicWork with others to put a new roof on a houseWork as director of a consulting project calling for interaction with multiple subcontractors
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
72
60
Take a customer's orderAnswer inquiries regarding credit referencesPreside as judge in a complex legal disagreement
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
70
50
Decide how scheduling a break will affect work flowEvaluate a loan application for degree of riskDecide whether a manufacturing company should invest in new robotics technology
Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
67
53
Keep a monthly calendar of appointmentsAllocate the time of subordinates to projects for the coming weekAllocate the time of scientists to multiple research projects
Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
67
57
Select a screwdriver to use in adjusting a vehicle's carburetorChoose a software application to use to complete a work assignmentIdentify the equipment needed to produce a new product line
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
65
64
Determine whether a subordinate has a good excuse for being lateEvaluate customer complaints and determine appropriate responsesWrite legal brief challenging a federal law
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
64
60
Notice that customers are angry because they have been waiting too longBe aware of how a coworker's promotion will affect a work groupCounsel depressive patients during a crisis period
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
61
57
Lay out tools to complete a jobRedesign a floor layout to take advantage of new manufacturing techniquesDevelop and implement a plan to provide emergency relief for a major metropolitan area
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
60
54
Proofread and correct a letterMonitor a meeting's progress and revise the agenda to ensure that important topics are discussedReview corporate productivity and develop a plan to increase productivity