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FASHION CAREERS
Fashion Designers
Pattern Designers
Fashion Designers
Design clothing and accessories. Create original
garments or design garments that follow well established fashion
trends. May develop the line of color and kinds of materials.
Tasks
|
Knowledge |
Skills |
Abilities |
Work Activities |
Work Context |
Job Zone |
Interests |
Work Styles |
Work Values |
Education |
Wages & Employment
Tasks
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Importance |
Category |
Task |
89   |
Core |
Direct and coordinate
workers involved in drawing and cutting patterns and
constructing samples or finished garments. |
89   |
Core |
Examine sample garments
on and off models; then modify designs to achieve
desired effects. |
87   |
Core |
Sketch rough and detailed
drawings of apparel or accessories, and write
specifications such as color schemes, construction,
material types, and accessory requirements. |
86   |
Core |
Confer with sales and
management executives or with clients in order to
discuss design ideas. |
82   |
Core |
Identify target markets
for designs, looking at factors such as age, gender, and
socioeconomic status. |
82   |
Core |
Attend fashion shows and
review garment magazines and manuals in order to gather
information about fashion trends and consumer
preferences. |
82   |
Core |
Select materials and
production techniques to be used for products. |
81   |
Core |
Provide sample garments
to agents and sales representatives, and arrange for
showings of sample garments at sales meetings or fashion
shows. |
78   |
Core |
Adapt other designers'
ideas for the mass market. |
70   |
Core |
Purchase new or used
clothing and accessory items as needed to complete
designs. |
69   |
Core |
Visit textile showrooms
to keep up-to-date on the latest fabrics. |
69   |
Core |
Collaborate with other
designers to coordinate special products and designs. |
80   |
Supplemental |
Design custom clothing
and accessories for individuals, retailers, or
theatrical, television, or film productions. |
76   |
Supplemental |
Determine prices for
styles. |
73   |
Supplemental |
Draw patterns for
articles designed; then cut patterns, and cut material
according to patterns, using measuring instruments and
scissors. |
69   |
Supplemental |
Develop a group of
products and/or accessories, and market them through
venues such as boutiques or mail-order catalogs. |
67   |
Supplemental |
Read scripts and consult
directors and other production staff in order to develop
design concepts and plan productions. |
64   |
Supplemental |
Test fabrics or oversee
testing so that garment care labels can be created. |
51   |
Supplemental |
Sew together sections of
material to form mockups or samples of garments or
articles, using sewing equipment. |
47   |
Supplemental |
Research the styles and
periods of clothing needed for film or theatrical
productions. |
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Knowledge
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Importance
|
Knowledge
|
68   |
Design — Knowledge of design
techniques, tools, and principles involved in production
of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and
models. |
54   |
English Language — Knowledge
of the structure and content of the English language
including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of
composition, and grammar. |
50   |
Production and Processing —
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes,
quality control, costs, and other techniques for
maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of
goods. |
49   |
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. |
46   |
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. |
45   |
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. |
41   |
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. |
40   |
Mathematics — Knowledge of
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and
their applications. |
39   |
Fine Arts — Knowledge of the
theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and
perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and
sculpture. |
36   |
Computers and Electronics —
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips,
electronic equipment, and computer hardware and
software, including applications and programming. |
35   |
Communications and Media —
Knowledge of media production, communication, and
dissemination techniques and methods. This includes
alternative ways to inform and entertain via written,
oral, and visual media. |
32   |
Personnel and Human Resources
— Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel
recruitment, selection, training, compensation and
benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel
information systems. |
30   |
Psychology — Knowledge of
human behavior and performance; individual differences
in ability, personality, and interests; learning and
motivation; psychological research methods; and the
assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective
disorders. |
25   |
Engineering and Technology —
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering
science and technology. This includes applying
principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the
design and production of various goods and services. |
25   |
Mechanical — Knowledge of
machines and tools, including their designs, uses,
repair, and maintenance. |
23   |
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. |
20   |
Economics and Accounting —
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and
practices, the financial markets, banking and the
analysis and reporting of financial data. |
19   |
Law
and Government — Knowledge
of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents,
government regulations, executive orders, agency rules,
and the democratic political process. |
18   |
Foreign Language — Knowledge
of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English)
language including the meaning and spelling of words,
rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation. |
17   |
Transportation — Knowledge
of principles and methods for moving people or goods by
air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs
and benefits. |
16   |
Sociology and Anthropology —
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal
trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity,
cultures and their history and origins. |
16   |
Telecommunications —
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching,
control, and operation of telecommunications systems. |
12   |
Philosophy and Theology —
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and
religions. This includes their basic principles, values,
ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their
impact on human culture. |
10   |
History and Archeology —
Knowledge of historical events and their causes,
indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures. |
10   |
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. |
9   |
Geography — Knowledge of
principles and methods for describing the features of
land, sea, and air masses, including their physical
characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and
distribution of plant, animal, and human life. |
7   |
Chemistry — Knowledge of the
chemical composition, structure, and properties of
substances and of the chemical processes and
transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of
chemicals and their interactions, danger signs,
production techniques, and disposal methods. |
3   |
Physics — Knowledge and
prediction of physical principles, laws, their
interrelationships, and applications to understanding
fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and
mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic
structures and processes. |
3   |
Therapy and Counseling —
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for
diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and
mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and
guidance. |
1   |
Food Production — Knowledge
of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and
harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for
consumption, including storage/handling techniques. |
1   |
Medicine and Dentistry —
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to
diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and
deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment
alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and
preventive health-care measures. |
0  |
Biology — Knowledge of plant
and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions,
interdependencies, and interactions with each other and
the environment. |
0  |
Building and Construction —
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved
in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or
other structures such as highways and roads. |
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Skills
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Importance
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Skill
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94   |
Time Management — Managing
one's own time and the time of others. |
90   |
Coordination — Adjusting
actions in relation to others' actions. |
87   |
Critical Thinking — Using
logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and
weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or
approaches to problems. |
82   |
Active Learning —
Understanding the implications of new information for
both current and future problem-solving and
decision-making. |
82   |
Speaking — Talking to others
to convey information effectively. |
77   |
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. |
77   |
Learning Strategies —
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and
procedures appropriate for the situation when learning
or teaching new things. |
77   |
Mathematics — Using
mathematics to solve problems. |
77   |
Persuasion — Persuading
others to change their minds or behavior. |
76   |
Operations Analysis —
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a
design. |
76   |
Quality Control Analysis —
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services,
or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
74   |
Technology Design —
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve
user needs. |
72   |
Writing — Communicating
effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of
the audience. |
69   |
Monitoring —
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other
individuals, or organizations to make improvements or
take corrective action. |
68   |
Social Perceptiveness —
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why
they react as they do. |
66   |
Reading Comprehension —
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work
related documents. |
65   |
Judgment and Decision Making
— Considering the relative costs and benefits of
potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
65   |
Troubleshooting —
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what
to do about it. |
62   |
Equipment Selection —
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do
a job. |
61   |
Instructing — Teaching
others how to do something. |
58   |
Negotiation — Bringing
others together and trying to reconcile differences. |
57   |
Complex Problem Solving —
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related
information to develop and evaluate options and
implement solutions. |
54   |
Systems Analysis —
Determining how a system should work and how changes in
conditions, operations, and the environment will affect
outcomes. |
54   |
Systems Evaluation —
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance
and the actions needed to improve or correct
performance, relative to the goals of the system. |
52   |
Management of Personnel Resources
— Motivating, developing, and directing people as they
work, identifying the best people for the job. |
38   |
Installation — Installing
equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet
specifications. |
37   |
Management of Financial Resources
— Determining how money will be spent to get the work
done, and accounting for these expenditures. |
31   |
Operation and Control —
Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
31   |
Science — Using scientific
rules and methods to solve problems. |
23   |
Service Orientation —
Actively looking for ways to help people. |
21   |
Equipment Maintenance —
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and
determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. |
19   |
Management of Material Resources
— Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of
equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do
certain work. |
15   |
Repairing — Repairing
machines or systems using the needed tools. |
13   |
Operation Monitoring —
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure
a machine is working properly. |
12   |
Programming — Writing
computer programs for various purposes. |
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Abilities
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Importance
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Ability
|
78   |
Oral Expression — The
ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking
so others will understand. |
75   |
Oral Comprehension — The
ability to listen to and understand information and
ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
75   |
Originality — The ability to
come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic
or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a
problem. |
72   |
Deductive Reasoning — The
ability to apply general rules to specific problems to
produce answers that make sense. |
72   |
Fluency of Ideas — The
ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic
(the number of ideas is important, not their quality,
correctness, or creativity). |
72   |
Inductive Reasoning — The
ability to combine pieces of information to form general
rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship
among seemingly unrelated events). |
72   |
Written Comprehension — The
ability to read and understand information and ideas
presented in writing. |
69   |
Problem Sensitivity — The
ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to
go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only
recognizing there is a problem. |
66   |
Near Vision — The ability to
see details at close range (within a few feet of the
observer). |
66   |
Speech Clarity — The ability
to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
66   |
Speech Recognition — The
ability to identify and understand the speech of another
person. |
66   |
Visualization — The ability
to imagine how something will look after it is moved
around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. |
66   |
Written Expression — The
ability to communicate information and ideas in writing
so others will understand. |
63   |
Category Flexibility — The
ability to generate or use different sets of rules for
combining or grouping things in different ways. |
63   |
Visual Color Discrimination
— The ability to match or detect differences between
colors, including shades of color and brightness. |
60   |
Information Ordering — The
ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order
or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules
(e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures,
mathematical operations). |
56   |
Far
Vision — The ability to see
details at a distance. |
56   |
Selective Attention — The
ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time
without being distracted. |
53   |
Finger Dexterity — The
ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the
fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or
assemble very small objects. |
53   |
Perceptual Speed — The
ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities
and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects,
pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be
presented at the same time or one after the other. This
ability also includes comparing a presented object with
a remembered object. |
50   |
Flexibility of Closure — The
ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure,
object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other
distracting material. |
44   |
Arm-Hand Steadiness — The
ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving
your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one
position. |
44   |
Time Sharing — The ability
to shift back and forth between two or more activities
or sources of information (such as speech, sounds,
touch, or other sources). |
41   |
Manual Dexterity — The
ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together
with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate,
or assemble objects. |
35   |
Number Facility — The
ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly
and correctly. |
31   |
Auditory Attention — The
ability to focus on a single source of sound in the
presence of other distracting sounds. |
31   |
Control Precision — The
ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of
a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
31   |
Mathematical Reasoning — The
ability to choose the right mathematical methods or
formulas to solve a problem. |
31   |
Memorization — The ability
to remember information such as words, numbers,
pictures, and procedures. |
31   |
Speed of Closure — The
ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize
information into meaningful patterns. |
31   |
Trunk Strength — The ability
to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support
part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time
without 'giving out' or fatiguing. |
28   |
Depth Perception — The
ability to judge which of several objects is closer or
farther away from you, or to judge the distance between
you and an object. |
28   |
Hearing Sensitivity — The
ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds
that vary in pitch and loudness. |
22   |
Extent Flexibility — The
ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your
body, arms, and/or legs. |
10   |
Gross Body Equilibrium — The
ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay
upright when in an unstable position. |
10   |
Rate Control — The ability
to time your movements or the movement of a piece of
equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or
direction of a moving object or scene. |
10   |
Spatial Orientation — The
ability to know your location in relation to the
environment or to know where other objects are in
relation to you. |
10   |
Wrist-Finger Speed — The
ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the
fingers, hands, and wrists. |
6   |
Dynamic Flexibility — The
ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist,
or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs. |
6   |
Multilimb Coordination — The
ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example,
two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while
sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve
performing the activities while the whole body is in
motion. |
3   |
Glare Sensitivity — The
ability to see objects in the presence of glare or
bright lighting. |
3   |
Peripheral Vision — The
ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's
side when the eyes are looking ahead. |
3   |
Reaction Time — The ability
to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a
signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears. |
3   |
Static Strength — The
ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push,
pull, or carry objects. |
0  |
Dynamic Strength — The
ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously
over time. This involves muscular endurance and
resistance to muscle fatigue. |
0  |
Explosive Strength — The
ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel
oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an
object. |
0  |
Gross Body Coordination —
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms,
legs, and torso together when the whole body is in
motion. |
0  |
Night Vision — The ability
to see under low light conditions. |
0  |
Response Orientation — The
ability to choose quickly between two or more movements
in response to two or more different signals (lights,
sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the
correct response is started with the hand, foot, or
other body part. |
0  |
Sound Localization — The
ability to tell the direction from which a sound
originated. |
0  |
Speed of Limb Movement — The
ability to quickly move the arms and legs. |
0  |
Stamina — The ability to
exert yourself physically over long periods of time
without getting winded or out of breath. |
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Work Activities
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Importance
|
Work Activity
|
96   |
Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications,
ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including
artistic contributions.
- create art from ideas
- design tailored garments
- sketch or draw subjects or items
- use characteristics of graphic design materials
- use creativity in graphics
- use creativity to art or design work
|
88   |
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
— Developing constructive and cooperative working
relationships with others, and maintaining them over
time. |
88   |
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
— Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize,
organize, and accomplish your work. |
86   |
Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining
information from all relevant sources.
- obtain information from clients,
customers, or patients
|
81   |
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
— Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things
or people.
- examine garment fit on customer
or cast member
|
81   |
Scheduling Work and Activities
— Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well
as the work of others. |
80   |
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.
- communicate visually or verbally
- confer with customer to determine material or
garment style desired
- confer with management or users
|
80   |
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
— Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and
subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or
in person. |
79   |
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
— Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose
the best solution and solve problems. |
78   |
Selling or Influencing Others
— Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to
otherwise change their minds or actions.
- conduct sales presentations
|
77   |
Developing Objectives and Strategies
— Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the
strategies and actions to achieve them. |
77   |
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
— Identifying information by categorizing, estimating,
recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting
changes in circumstances or events.
- distinguish colors
- identify color or balance
- understand artistic crafts production methods
|
76   |
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices,
Parts, and Equipment —
Providing documentation, detailed instructions,
drawings, or specifications to tell others about how
devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be
fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified,
maintained, or used.
- draw prototypes, plans, or maps
to scale
|
75   |
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
— Providing guidance and direction to subordinates,
including setting performance standards and monitoring
performance. |
74   |
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
— Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new
knowledge to your job.
- use garment construction techniques
- use graphic arts techniques
|
73   |
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
— Getting members of a group to work together to
accomplish tasks.
- direct and coordinate activities
of workers or staff
|
73   |
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
— Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing
the spending of money. |
72   |
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
— Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to
identify the cause of errors or other problems or
defects. |
72   |
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
— Monitoring and reviewing information from materials,
events, or the environment, to detect or assess
problems.
- monitor consumer or marketing
trends
|
71   |
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products,
Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or
determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed
to perform a work activity. |
71   |
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
— Translating or explaining what information means and
how it can be used. |
70   |
Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware
and software) to program, write software, set up
functions, enter data, or process information. |
69   |
Coaching and Developing Others
— Identifying the developmental needs of others and
coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to
improve their knowledge or skills. |
68   |
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
— Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving
grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with
others. |
67   |
Developing and Building Teams
— Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and
cooperation among team members. |
64   |
Training and Teaching Others
— Identifying the educational needs of others,
developing formal educational or training programs or
classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
63   |
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. |
63   |
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
— Performing for people or dealing directly with the
public. This includes serving customers in restaurants
and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
61   |
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
— Providing guidance and expert advice to management or
other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related
topics. |
59   |
Documenting/Recording Information
— Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or
maintaining information in written or
electronic/magnetic form. |
59   |
Staffing Organizational Units
— Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and
promoting employees in an organization. |
54   |
Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating,
tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
47   |
Performing Administrative Activities
— Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as
maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
43   |
Analyzing Data or Information
— Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or
facts of information by breaking down information or
data into separate parts.
- analyze sales activities or trends
- conduct market research
|
28   |
Assisting and Caring for Others
— Providing personal assistance, medical attention,
emotional support, or other personal care to others such
as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
25   |
Controlling Machines and Processes
— Using either control mechanisms or direct physical
activity to operate machines or processes (not including
computers or vehicles).
- fabricate tailored garments
- use portable electric fabric cutter
|
23   |
Handling and Moving Objects
— Using hands and arms in handling, installing,
positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating
things.
- alter and fit garments
- cut or trim fabric or leather
- fabricate craft or art objects
|
23   |
Performing General Physical Activities
— Performing physical activities that require
considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your
whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing,
walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
23   |
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
— Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating,
fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment
that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or
electronic (not mechanical) principles. |
15   |
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
— Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines,
devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate
primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic)
principles. |
5   |
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
— Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles
or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger
vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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Context
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Work Context
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94   |
Contact With Others — How
much does this job require the worker to be in contact
with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise)
in order to perform it? |
93   |
Electronic Mail — How often
do you use electronic mail in this job? |
93   |
Structured versus Unstructured Work
— To what extent is this job structured for the worker,
rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks,
priorities, and goals? |
90   |
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
— How often does this job require working indoors in
environmentally controlled conditions? |
89   |
Letters and Memos — How
often does the job require written letters and memos? |
85   |
Spend Time Sitting — How
much does this job require sitting? |
81   |
Time Pressure — How often
does this job require the worker to meet strict
deadlines? |
79   |
Freedom to Make Decisions —
How much decision making freedom, without supervision,
does the job offer? |
78   |
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
— How important is being very exact or highly accurate
in performing this job? |
78   |
Work With Work Group or Team
— How important is it to work with others in a group or
team in this job? |
77   |
Face-to-Face Discussions —
How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions
with individuals or teams in this job? |
77   |
Level of Competition — To
what extent does this job require the worker to compete
or to be aware of competitive pressures? |
76   |
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel
Objects, Tools, or Controls
— How much does this job require using your hands to
handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? |
74   |
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
— How do the decisions an employee makes impact the
results of co-workers, clients or the company? |
71   |
Telephone — How often do you
have telephone conversations in this job? |
70   |
Deal With External Customers
— How important is it to work with external customers or
the public in this job? |
65   |
Frequency of Conflict Situations
— How often are there conflict situations the employee
has to face in this job? |
64   |
Frequency of Decision Making
— How frequently is the worker required to make
decisions that affect other people, the financial
resources, and/or the image and reputation of the
organization? |
63   |
Coordinate or Lead Others —
How important is it to coordinate or lead others in
accomplishing work activities in this job? |
63   |
Duration of Typical Work Week
— Number of hours typically worked in one week. |
59   |
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
— How often does this job require working in cramped
work spaces that requires getting into awkward
positions? |
57   |
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
— How often does this job require working exposed to
sounds and noise levels that are distracting or
uncomfortable? |
53   |
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
— How much does this job require making repetitive
motions? |
51   |
Exposed to Contaminants —
How often does this job require working exposed to
contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)? |
51   |
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
— How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and
results of other workers? |
48   |
Physical Proximity — To what
extent does this job require the worker to perform job
tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
38   |
Consequence of Error — How
serious would the result usually be if the worker made a
mistake that was not readily correctable? |
38   |
Spend Time Standing — How
much does this job require standing? |
34   |
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
— How frequently does the worker have to deal with
unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part
of the job requirements? |
30   |
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
— How important is repeating the same physical
activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g.,
checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without
stopping, to performing this job? |
29   |
Spend Time Walking and Running
— How much does this job require walking and running? |
28   |
Public Speaking — How often
do you have to perform public speaking in this job? |
19   |
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
— How much responsibility is there for the health and
safety of others in this job? |
14   |
Degree of Automation — How
automated is the job? |
12   |
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
— How often does this job require working indoors in
non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse
without heat)? |
10   |
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
— How important is it to this job that the pace is
determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This
does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this
job.) |
7   |
In
an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
— How often does this job require working in a closed
vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)? |
7   |
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
— How much does this job require bending or twisting
your body? |
6   |
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
— How often does this job require working outdoors,
exposed to all weather conditions? |
5   |
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
— How frequently does this job require the worker to
deal with physical aggression of violent individuals? |
4   |
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
— How much does this job require kneeling, crouching,
stooping or crawling? |
4   |
Work Schedules — How regular
are the work schedules for this job? |
3   |
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
— How often does this job require working in extremely
bright or inadequate lighting conditions? |
2   |
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
— How often does this job require exposure to minor
burns, cuts, bites, or stings? |
2   |
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
— How much does this job require keeping or regaining
your balance? |
2   |
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
— How often does this job require working in very hot
(above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees)
temperatures? |
1   |
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
— How often does this job require exposure to hazardous
conditions? |
1   |
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
— How often does this job require exposure to hazardous
equipment? |
1   |
Outdoors, Under Cover — How
often does this job require working outdoors, under
cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)? |
0  |
Exposed to Disease or Infections
— How often does this job require exposure to
disease/infections? |
0  |
Exposed to High Places — How
often does this job require exposure to high places? |
0  |
Exposed to Radiation — How
often does this job require exposure to radiation? |
0  |
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
— How often does this job require exposure to whole body
vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)? |
0  |
In
an Open Vehicle or Equipment
— How often does this job require working in an open
vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)? |
0  |
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
— How much does this job require climbing ladders,
scaffolds, or poles? |
0  |
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as
Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard
Hats, or Life Jackets — How
much does this job require wearing common protective or
safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves,
hard hats or life jackets? |
0  |
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as
Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection
Suits, or Radiation Protection
— How much does this job require wearing specialized
protective or safety equipment such as breathing
apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or
radiation protection? |
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Job Zone
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Component |
Description |
| Title |
Job Zone Three: Medium
Preparation Needed |
|
|
| Education |
Most occupations in this
zone require training in vocational schools, related
on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. |
|
|
| Related Experience |
Previous work-related
skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these
occupations. For example, an electrician must have
completed three or four years of apprenticeship or
several years of vocational training, and often must
have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the
job. |
|
|
| Job Training |
Employees in these
occupations usually need one or two years of training
involving both on-the-job experience and informal
training with experienced workers. A recognized
apprenticeship program may be associated with these
occupations. |
|
|
| Job Zone Examples |
These occupations usually
involve using communication and organizational skills to
coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to
accomplish goals. Examples include food service
managers, electricians, agricultural technicians, legal
secretaries, interviewers, and insurance sales agents. |
|
|
| SVP Range |
(6.0 to < 7.0) |
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Occupational Interest
|
Interest
|
100   |
Artistic — Artistic
occupations frequently involve working with forms,
designs and patterns. They often require self-expression
and the work can be done without following a clear set
of rules. |
83   |
Enterprising — Enterprising
occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying
out projects. These occupations can involve leading
people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require
risk taking and often deal with business. |
50   |
Realistic — Realistic
occupations frequently involve work activities that
include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They
often deal with plants, animals, and real-world
materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the
occupations require working outside, and do not involve
a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. |
22   |
Social — Social occupations
frequently involve working with, communicating with, and
teaching people. These occupations often involve helping
or providing service to others. |
11   |
Investigative —
Investigative occupations frequently involve working
with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking.
These occupations can involve searching for facts and
figuring out problems mentally. |
6   |
Conventional — Conventional
occupations frequently involve following set procedures
and routines. These occupations can include working with
data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is
a clear line of authority to follow. |
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Work Styles
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Importance
|
Work Style
|
98   |
Attention to Detail — Job
requires being careful about detail and thorough in
completing work tasks. |
92   |
Innovation — Job requires
creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas
for and answers to work-related problems. |
91   |
Dependability — Job requires
being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and
fulfilling obligations. |
90   |
Initiative — Job requires a
willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
88   |
Adaptability/Flexibility —
Job requires being open to change (positive or negative)
and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
85   |
Achievement/Effort — Job
requires establishing and maintaining personally
challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward
mastering tasks. |
84   |
Independence — Job requires
developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding
oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on
oneself to get things done. |
84   |
Stress Tolerance — Job
requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and
effectively with high stress situations. |
83   |
Leadership — Job requires a
willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and
direction. |
81   |
Cooperation — Job requires
being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a
good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
78   |
Integrity — Job requires
being honest and ethical. |
78   |
Persistence — Job requires
persistence in the face of obstacles. |
72   |
Analytical Thinking — Job
requires analyzing information and using logic to
address work-related issues and problems. |
69   |
Self Control — Job requires
maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check,
controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior,
even in very difficult situations. |
67   |
Concern for Others — Job
requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings
and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
58   |
Social Orientation — Job
requires preferring to work with others rather than
alone, and being personally connected with others on the
job. |
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Work Values
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Extent
|
Work Value
|
78   |
Achievement — Occupations
that satisfy this work value are results oriented and
allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving
them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs
are Ability Utilization and Achievement. |
72   |
Independence — Occupations
that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on
their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are
Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. |
72   |
Working Conditions —
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job
security and good working conditions. Corresponding
needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence,
Security, Variety and Working Conditions. |
61   |
Recognition — Occupations
that satisfy this work value offer advancement,
potential for leadership, and are often considered
prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement,
Authority, Recognition and Social Status. |
50   |
Relationships — Occupations
that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide
service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly
non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are
Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. |
17   |
Support — Occupations that
satisfy this work value offer supportive management that
stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company
Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision:
Technical. |
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Education

Percentage of Respondents |
Education Level Attained |
55   |
Bachelor's degree or
higher |
31   |
Some college |
14   |
High school or less |
Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics
survey of employees aged 25-44.
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Wages & Employment
Trends
National
|
Category |
Occupation Information |
| Median wages (2008) |
$29.41 hourly, $61,160
annual |
|
|
| Employment (2006) |
20,000 employees |
|
|
| Projected growth
(2006-2016) |
Slower than average (3% to 6%) |
|
|
| Projected need
(2006-2016) |
6,000 additional
employees |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
2008 wage data
and
2006-2016 employment projections
.
"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total
employment over the projections period (2006-2016). "Projected need"
represents job openings due to growth and net replacement.
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Pattern Designers
Draw and construct sets of precision master fabric
patterns or layouts. May also mark and cut fabrics and apparel.
Tasks |
Knowledge |
Skills |
Abilities |
Work Activities |
Work Context |
Job Zone |
Interests |
Work Styles |
Work Values |
Education |
Wages & Employment
Tasks
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Importance |
Category |
Task |
85   |
Core |
Test patterns by making
and fitting sample garments. |
84   |
Core |
Draw details on outlined
parts to indicate where parts are to be joined, as well
as the positions of pleats, pockets, buttonholes, and
other features, using computers or drafting instruments. |
82   |
Core |
Determine the best layout
of pattern pieces to minimize waste of material, and
mark fabric accordingly. |
81   |
Core |
Create a master pattern
for each size within a range of garment sizes, using
charts, drafting instruments, computers, and/or grading
devices. |
81   |
Core |
Draw outlines of pattern
parts by adapting or copying existing patterns, or by
drafting new patterns. |
80   |
Core |
Create a paper pattern
from which to mass-produce a design concept. |
80   |
Core |
Position and cut out
master or sample patterns, using scissors and knives, or
print out copies of patterns, using computers. |
80   |
Core |
Discuss design
specifications with designers, and convert their
original models of garments into patterns of separate
parts that can be laid out on a length of fabric. |
80   |
Core |
Mark samples and finished
patterns with information such as garment size, section,
style, identification, and sewing instructions. |
79   |
Core |
Compute dimensions of
patterns according to sizes, considering stretching of
material. |
76   |
Core |
Examine sketches, sample
articles, and design specifications to determine
quantities, shapes, and sizes of pattern parts, and to
determine the amount of material or fabric required to
make a product. |
63   |
Core |
Trace outlines of paper
onto cardboard patterns, and cut patterns into parts to
make templates. |
69   |
Supplemental |
Trace outlines of
specified patterns onto material, and cut fabric using
scissors. |
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Knowledge
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Importance
|
Knowledge
|
68   |
Design — Knowledge of design
techniques, tools, and principles involved in production
of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and
models. |
56   |
Production and Processing —
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes,
quality control, costs, and other techniques for
maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of
goods. |
44   |
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. |
44   |
Mathematics — Knowledge of
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and
their applications. |
41   |
Computers and Electronics —
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips,
electronic equipment, and computer hardware and
software, including applications and programming. |
39   |
English Language — Knowledge
of the structure and content of the English language
including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of
composition, and grammar. |
38   |
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. |
34   |
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. |
31   |
Engineering and Technology —
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering
science and technology. This includes applying
principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the
design and production of various goods and services. |
26   |
Foreign Language — Knowledge
of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English)
language including the meaning and spelling of words,
rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation. |
25   |
Personnel and Human Resources
— Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel
recruitment, selection, training, compensation and
benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel
information systems. |
23   |
Mechanical — Knowledge of
machines and tools, including their designs, uses,
repair, and maintenance. |
20   |
Economics and Accounting —
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and
practices, the financial markets, banking and the
analysis and reporting of financial data. |
19   |
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. |
19   |
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. |
15   |
Psychology — Knowledge of
human behavior and performance; individual differences
in ability, personality, and interests; learning and
motivation; psychological research methods; and the
assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective
disorders. |
14   |
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. |
9   |
Building and Construction —
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved
in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or
other structures such as highways and roads. |
8   |
Philosophy and Theology —
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and
religions. This includes their basic principles, values,
ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their
impact on human culture. |
8   |
Transportation — Knowledge
of principles and methods for moving people or goods by
air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs
and benefits. |
7   |
Fine Arts — Knowledge of the
theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and
perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and
sculpture. |
7   |
Telecommunications —
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching,
control, and operation of telecommunications systems. |
6   |
Communications and Media —
Knowledge of media production, communication, and
dissemination techniques and methods. This includes
alternative ways to inform and entertain via written,
oral, and visual media. |
6   |
Physics — Knowledge and
prediction of physical principles, laws, their
interrelationships, and applications to understanding
fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and
mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic
structures and processes. |
6   |
Sociology and Anthropology —
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal
trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity,
cultures and their history and origins. |
5   |
Law
and Government — Knowledge
of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents,
government regulations, executive orders, agency rules,
and the democratic political process. |
4   |
Geography — Knowledge of
principles and methods for describing the features of
land, sea, and air masses, including their physical
characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and
distribution of plant, animal, and human life. |
1   |
Medicine and Dentistry —
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to
diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and
deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment
alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and
preventive health-care measures. |
1   |
Therapy and Counseling —
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for
diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and
mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and
guidance. |
0  |
Biology — Knowledge of plant
and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions,
interdependencies, and interactions with each other and
the environment. |
0  |
Chemistry — Knowledge of the
chemical composition, structure, and properties of
substances and of the chemical processes and
transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of
chemicals and their interactions, danger signs,
production techniques, and disposal methods. |
0  |
Food Production — Knowledge
of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and
harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for
consumption, including storage/handling techniques. |
0  |
History and Archeology —
Knowledge of historical events and their causes,
indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures. |
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Skills
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Importance
|
Skill
|
71   |
Reading Comprehension —
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work
related documents. |
68   |
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. |
60   |
Speaking — Talking to others
to convey information effectively. |
59   |
Mathematics — Using
mathematics to solve problems. |
57   |
Critical Thinking — Using
logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and
weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or
approaches to problems. |
56   |
Active Learning —
Understanding the implications of new information for
both current and future problem-solving and
decision-making. |
56   |
Writing — Communicating
effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of
the audience. |
53   |
Judgment and Decision Making
— Considering the relative costs and benefits of
potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
53   |
Time Management — Managing
one's own time and the time of others. |
49   |
Instructing — Teaching
others how to do something. |
46   |
Social Perceptiveness —
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why
they react as they do. |
45   |
Learning Strategies —
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and
procedures appropriate for the situation when learning
or teaching new things. |
44   |
Equipment Selection —
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do
a job. |
43   |
Coordination — Adjusting
actions in relation to others' actions. |
43   |
Monitoring —
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other
individuals, or organizations to make improvements or
take corrective action. |
42   |
Complex Problem Solving —
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related
information to develop and evaluate options and
implement solutions. |
42   |
Operations Analysis —
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a
design. |
38   |
Technology Design —
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve
user needs. |
35   |
Management of Personnel Resources
— Motivating, developing, and directing people as they
work, identifying the best people for the job. |
34   |
Quality Control Analysis —
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services,
or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
31   |
Negotiation — Bringing
others together and trying to reconcile differences. |
28   |
Equipment Maintenance —
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and
determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. |
27   |
Operation and Control —
Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
27   |
Persuasion — Persuading
others to change their minds or behavior. |
27   |
Service Orientation —
Actively looking for ways to help people. |
25   |
Troubleshooting —
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what
to do about it. |
22   |
Management of Material Resources
— Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of
equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do
certain work. |
21   |
Management of Financial Resources
— Determining how money will be spent to get the work
done, and accounting for these expenditures. |
20   |
Systems Analysis —
Determining how a system should work and how changes in
conditions, operations, and the environment will affect
outcomes. |
19   |
Systems Evaluation —
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance
and the actions needed to improve or correct
performance, relative to the goals of the system. |
15   |
Installation — Installing
equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet
specifications. |
15   |
Operation Monitoring —
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure
a machine is working properly. |
15   |
Repairing — Repairing
machines or systems using the needed tools. |
12   |
Science — Using scientific
rules and methods to solve problems. |
10   |
Programming — Writing
computer programs for various purposes. |
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Abilities
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Importance
|
Ability
|
78   |
Visualization — The ability
to imagine how something will look after it is moved
around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. |
72   |
Information Ordering — The
ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order
or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules
(e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures,
mathematical operations). |
66   |
Near Vision — The ability to
see details at close range (within a few feet of the
observer). |
66   |
Oral Comprehension — The
ability to listen to and understand information and
ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
66   |
Oral Expression — The
ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking
so others will understand. |
66   |
Originality — The ability to
come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic
or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a
problem. |
63   |
Deductive Reasoning — The
ability to apply general rules to specific problems to
produce answers that make sense. |
63   |
Finger Dexterity — The
ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the
fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or
assemble very small objects. |
63   |
Mathematical Reasoning — The
ability to choose the right mathematical methods or
formulas to solve a problem. |
63   |
Number Facility — The
ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly
and correctly. |
63   |
Written Comprehension — The
ability to read and understand information and ideas
presented in writing. |
60   |
Category Flexibility — The
ability to generate or use different sets of rules for
combining or grouping things in different ways. |
60   |
Fluency of Ideas — The
ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic
(the number of ideas is important, not their quality,
correctness, or creativity). |
60   |
Problem Sensitivity — The
ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to
go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only
recognizing there is a problem. |
60   |
Speech Clarity — The ability
to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
60   |
Speech Recognition — The
ability to identify and understand the speech of another
person. |
56   |
Arm-Hand Steadiness — The
ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving
your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one
position. |
56   |
Flexibility of Closure — The
ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure,
object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other
distracting material. |
56   |
Inductive Reasoning — The
ability to combine pieces of information to form general
rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship
among seemingly unrelated events). |
56   |
Perceptual Speed — The
ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities
and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects,
pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be
presented at the same time or one after the other. This
ability also includes comparing a presented object with
a remembered object. |
56   |
Selective Attention — The
ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time
without being distracted. |
56   |
Written Expression — The
ability to communicate information and ideas in writing
so others will understand. |
53   |
Far
Vision — The ability to see
details at a distance. |
53   |
Manual Dexterity — The
ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together
with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate,
or assemble objects. |
53   |
Visual Color Discrimination
— The ability to match or detect differences between
colors, including shades of color and brightness. |
47   |
Control Precision — The
ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of
a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
47   |
Multilimb Coordination — The
ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example,
two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while
sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve
performing the activities while the whole body is in
motion. |
44   |
Speed of Closure — The
ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize
information into meaningful patterns. |
44   |
Time Sharing — The ability
to shift back and forth between two or more activities
or sources of information (such as speech, sounds,
touch, or other sources). |
41   |
Depth Perception — The
ability to judge which of several objects is closer or
farther away from you, or to judge the distance between
you and an object. |
35   |
Memorization — The ability
to remember information such as words, numbers,
pictures, and procedures. |
35   |
Static Strength — The
ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push,
pull, or carry objects. |
35   |
Trunk Strength — The ability
to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support
part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time
without 'giving out' or fatiguing. |
31   |
Auditory Attention — The
ability to focus on a single source of sound in the
presence of other distracting sounds. |
31   |
Hearing Sensitivity — The
ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds
that vary in pitch and loudness. |
31   |
Wrist-Finger Speed — The
ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the
fingers, hands, and wrists. |
25   |
Dynamic Strength — The
ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously
over time. This involves muscular endurance and
resistance to muscle fatigue. |
25   |
Stamina — The ability to
exert yourself physically over long periods of time
without getting winded or out of breath. |
22   |
Extent Flexibility — The
ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your
body, arms, and/or legs. |
22   |
Gross Body Coordination —
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms,
legs, and torso together when the whole body is in
motion. |
22   |
Rate Control — The ability
to time your movements or the movement of a piece of
equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or
direction of a moving object or scene. |
22   |
Reaction Time — The ability
to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a
signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears. |
22   |
Response Orientation — The
ability to choose quickly between two or more movements
in response to two or more different signals (lights,
sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the
correct response is started with the hand, foot, or
other body part. |
16   |
Gross Body Equilibrium — The
ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay
upright when in an unstable position. |
6   |
Speed of Limb Movement — The
ability to quickly move the arms and legs. |
3   |
Sound Localization — The
ability to tell the direction from which a sound
originated. |
0  |
Dynamic Flexibility — The
ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist,
or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs. |
0  |
Explosive Strength — The
ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel
oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an
object. |
0  |
Glare Sensitivity — The
ability to see objects in the presence of glare or
bright lighting. |
0  |
Night Vision — The ability
to see under low light conditions. |
0  |
Peripheral Vision — The
ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's
side when the eyes are looking ahead. |
0  |
Spatial Orientation — The
ability to know your location in relation to the
environment or to know where other objects are in
relation to you. |
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Work Activities
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Importance
|
Work Activity
|
85   |
Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications,
ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including
artistic contributions.
- draw designs, letters, or lines
|
84   |
Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining
information from all relevant sources.
- read specifications
- read work order, instructions, formulas, or
processing charts
|
84   |
Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware
and software) to program, write software, set up
functions, enter data, or process information. |
80   |
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
— Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and
subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or
in person.
- confer with engineering,
technical or manufacturing personnel
|
80   |
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
— Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose
the best solution and solve problems.
- make independent judgment in
assembly procedures
|
73   |
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices,
Parts, and Equipment —
Providing documentation, detailed instructions,
drawings, or specifications to tell others about how
devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be
fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified,
maintained, or used.
- draw master pattern for fabric or leather goods
- measure and mark reference points or cutting
lines on workpieces
|
73   |
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
— Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new
knowledge to your job.
- use drafting or mechanical
drawing techniques
|
72   |
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
— Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize,
organize, and accomplish your work. |
71   |
Documenting/Recording Information
— Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or
maintaining information in written or
electronic/magnetic form.
- attach or mark identification
onto products or containers
|
68   |
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
— Developing constructive and cooperative working
relationships with others, and maintaining them over
time. |
68   |
Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating,
tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- calculate dimensions or specifications of fabric
or leather pattern
- measure, weigh, or count products or materials
|
67   |
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
— Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to
identify the cause of errors or other problems or
defects.
- examine products or work to
verify conformance to specifications
|
66   |
Scheduling Work and Activities
— Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well
as the work of others. |
65   |
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products,
Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or
determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed
to perform a work activity.
- estimate materials or labor
requirements
|
65   |
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
— Translating or explaining what information means and
how it can be used. |
64   |
Analyzing Data or Information
— Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or
facts of information by breaking down information or
data into separate parts. |
62   |
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. |
61   |
Developing Objectives and Strategies
— Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the
strategies and actions to achieve them. |
61   |
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
— Monitoring and reviewing information from materials,
events, or the environment, to detect or assess
problems. |
60   |
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
— Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things
or people. |
59   |
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. |
59   |
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
— Identifying information by categorizing, estimating,
recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting
changes in circumstances or events. |
57   |
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
— Getting members of a group to work together to
accomplish tasks. |
54   |
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
— Providing guidance and direction to subordinates,
including setting performance standards and monitoring
performance. |
54   |
Training and Teaching Others
— Identifying the educational needs of others,
developing formal educational or training programs or
classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- prepare instructions for workers
|
52   |
Performing Administrative Activities
— Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as
maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
51   |
Controlling Machines and Processes
— Using either control mechanisms or direct physical
activity to operate machines or processes (not including
computers or vehicles).
- use hand or power tools
- use portable electric fabric cutter
|
51   |
Developing and Building Teams
— Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and
cooperation among team members. |
50   |
Handling and Moving Objects
— Using hands and arms in handling, installing,
positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating
things.
- cut or trim fabric or leather
- fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured
products by hand
- press garment or fabric
- use hand iron
|
50   |
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
— Providing guidance and expert advice to management or
other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related
topics. |
48   |
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
— Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving
grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with
others. |
46   |
Assisting and Caring for Others
— Providing personal assistance, medical attention,
emotional support, or other personal care to others such
as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
42   |
Performing General Physical Activities
— Performing physical activities that require
considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your
whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing,
walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
40   |
Coaching and Developing Others
— Identifying the developmental needs of others and
coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to
improve their knowledge or skills. |
36   |
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
— Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing
the spending of money. |
35   |
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
— Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines,
devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate
primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic)
principles. |
34   |
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
— Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating,
fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment
that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or
electronic (not mechanical) principles. |
31   |
Selling or Influencing Others
— Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to
otherwise change their minds or actions. |
30   |
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
— Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles
or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger
vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
22   |
Staffing Organizational Units
— Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and
promoting employees in an organization. |
18   |
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
— Performing for people or dealing directly with the
public. This includes serving customers in restaurants
and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Work Context
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Context
|
Work Context
|
99   |
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
— How often does this job require working indoors in
environmentally controlled conditions? |
97   |
Face-to-Face Discussions —
How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions
with individuals or teams in this job? |
92   |
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
— How important is being very exact or highly accurate
in performing this job? |
90   |
Telephone — How often do you
have telephone conversations in this job? |
90   |
Work With Work Group or Team
— How important is it to work with others in a group or
team in this job? |
83   |
Structured versus Unstructured Work
— To what extent is this job structured for the worker,
rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks,
priorities, and goals? |
79   |
Time Pressure — How often
does this job require the worker to meet strict
deadlines? |
77   |
Electronic Mail — How often
do you use electronic mail in this job? |
77   |
Freedom to Make Decisions —
How much decision making freedom, without supervision,
does the job offer? |
71   |
Contact With Others — How
much does this job require the worker to be in contact
with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise)
in order to perform it? |
70   |
Letters and Memos — How
often does the job require written letters and memos? |
66   |
Duration of Typical Work Week
— Number of hours typically worked in one week. |
63   |
Coordinate or Lead Others —
How important is it to coordinate or lead others in
accomplishing work activities in this job? |
63   |
Level of Competition — To
what extent does this job require the worker to compete
or to be aware of competitive pressures? |
62   |
Frequency of Decision Making
— How frequently is the worker required to make
decisions that affect other people, the financial
resources, and/or the image and reputation of the
organization? |
62   |
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
— How important is repeating the same physical
activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g.,
checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without
stopping, to performing this job? |
61   |
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
— How much does this job require making repetitive
motions? |
59   |
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
— How do the decisions an employee makes impact the
results of co-workers, clients or the company? |
59   |
Spend Time Sitting — How
much does this job require sitting? |
59   |
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel
Objects, Tools, or Controls
— How much does this job require using your hands to
handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? |
51   |
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
— How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and
results of other workers? |
50   |
Physical Proximity — To what
extent does this job require the worker to perform job
tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
50   |
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
— How often does this job require working exposed to
sounds and noise levels that are distracting or
uncomfortable? |
44   |
Frequency of Conflict Situations
— How often are there conflict situations the employee
has to face in this job? |
44   |
Spend Time Standing — How
much does this job require standing? |
43   |
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
— How much responsibility is there for the health and
safety of others in this job? |
37   |
Degree of Automation — How
automated is the job? |
34   |
Consequence of Error — How
serious would the result usually be if the worker made a
mistake that was not readily correctable? |
32   |
Spend Time Walking and Running
— How much does this job require walking and running? |
28   |
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
— How frequently does the worker have to deal with
unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part
of the job requirements? |
28   |
Exposed to Contaminants —
How often does this job require working exposed to
contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)? |
27   |
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
— How important is it to this job that the pace is
determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This
does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this
job.) |
25   |
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
— How much does this job require bending or twisting
your body? |
20   |
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
— How often does this job require exposure to hazardous
equipment? |
16   |
Deal With External Customers
— How important is it to work with external customers or
the public in this job? |
13   |
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
— How often does this job require exposure to minor
burns, cuts, bites, or stings? |
13   |
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
— How often does this job require working in extremely
bright or inadequate lighting conditions? |
12   |
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
— How often does this job require working in cramped
work spaces that requires getting into awkward
positions? |
9   |
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
— How often does this job require working indoors in
non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse
without heat)? |
8   |
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as
Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard
Hats, or Life Jackets — How
much does this job require wearing common protective or
safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves,
hard hats or life jackets? |
7   |
Public Speaking — How often
do you have to perform public speaking in this job? |
7   |
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
— How much does this job require kneeling, crouching,
stooping or crawling? |
5   |
Exposed to Disease or Infections
— How often does this job require exposure to
disease/infections? |
4   |
Exposed to High Places — How
often does this job require exposure to high places? |
4   |
Work Schedules — How regular
are the work schedules for this job? |
3   |
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
— How often does this job require working in very hot
(above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees)
temperatures? |
2   |
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
— How much does this job require climbing ladders,
scaffolds, or poles? |
2   |
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
— How much does this job require keeping or regaining
your balance? |
1   |
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
— How often does this job require exposure to hazardous
conditions? |
0  |
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
— How frequently does this job require the worker to
deal with physical aggression of violent individuals? |
0  |
Exposed to Radiation — How
often does this job require exposure to radiation? |
0  |
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
— How often does this job require exposure to whole body
vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)? |
0  |
In
an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
— How often does this job require working in a closed
vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)? |
0  |
In
an Open Vehicle or Equipment
— How often does this job require working in an open
vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)? |
0  |
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
— How often does this job require working outdoors,
exposed to all weather conditions? |
0  |
Outdoors, Under Cover — How
often does this job require working outdoors, under
cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)? |
0  |
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as
Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection
Suits, or Radiation Protection
— How much does this job require wearing specialized
protective or safety equipment such as breathing
apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or
radiation protection? |
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Job Zone
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Component |
Description |
| Title |
Job Zone Three: Medium
Preparation Needed |
|
|
| Education |
Most occupations in this
zone require training in vocational schools, related
on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. |
|
|
| Related Experience |
Previous work-related
skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these
occupations. For example, an electrician must have
completed three or four years of apprenticeship or
several years of vocational training, and often must
have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the
job. |
|
|
| Job Training |
Employees in these
occupations usually need one or two years of training
involving both on-the-job experience and informal
training with experienced workers. A recognized
apprenticeship program may be associated with these
occupations. |
|
|
| Job Zone Examples |
These occupations usually
involve using communication and organizational skills to
coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to
accomplish goals. Examples include food service
managers, electricians, agricultural technicians, legal
secretaries, interviewers, and insurance sales agents. |
|
|
| SVP Range |
(6.0 to < 7.0) |
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Interests
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Occupational Interest
|
Interest
|
78   |
Realistic — Realistic
occupations frequently involve work activities that
include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They
often deal with plants, animals, and real-world
materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the
occupations require working outside, and do not involve
a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. |
61   |
Artistic — Artistic
occupations frequently involve working with forms,
designs and patterns. They often require self-expression
and the work can be done without following a clear set
of rules. |
45   |
Conventional — Conventional
occupations frequently involve following set procedures
and routines. These occupations can include working with
data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is
a clear line of authority to follow. |
17   |
Enterprising — Enterprising
occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying
out projects. These occupations can involve leading
people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require
risk taking and often deal with business. |
6   |
Investigative —
Investigative occupations frequently involve working
with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking.
These occupations can involve searching for facts and
figuring out problems mentally. |
0  |
Social — Social occupations
frequently involve working with, communicating with, and
teaching people. These occupations often involve helping
or providing service to others. |
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Work Styles
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Importance
|
Work Style
|
83   |
Cooperation — Job requires
being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a
good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
82   |
Attention to Detail — Job
requires being careful about detail and thorough in
completing work tasks. |
81   |
Achievement/Effort — Job
requires establishing and maintaining personally
challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward
mastering tasks. |
80   |
Initiative — Job requires a
willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
79   |
Persistence — Job requires
persistence in the face of obstacles. |
78   |
Dependability — Job requires
being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and
fulfilling obligations. |
73   |
Self Control — Job requires
maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check,
controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior,
even in very difficult situations. |
72   |
Innovation — Job requires
creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas
for and answers to work-related problems. |
71   |
Integrity — Job requires
being honest and ethical. |
70   |
Stress Tolerance — Job
requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and
effectively with high stress situations. |
68   |
Independence — Job requires
developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding
oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on
oneself to get things done. |
65   |
Adaptability/Flexibility —
Job requires being open to change (positive or negative)
and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
63   |
Concern for Others — Job
requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings
and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
63   |
Social Orientation — Job
requires preferring to work with others rather than
alone, and being personally connected with others on the
job. |
62   |
Analytical Thinking — Job
requires analyzing information and using logic to
address work-related issues and problems. |
55   |
Leadership — Job requires a
willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and
direction. |
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Work Values
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Extent
|
Work Value
|
50   |
Relationships — Occupations
that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide
service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly
non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are
Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. |
50   |
Support — Occupations that
satisfy this work value offer supportive management that
stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company
Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision:
Technical. |
45   |
Independence — Occupations
that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on
their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are
Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. |
45   |
Working Conditions —
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job
security and good working conditions. Corresponding
needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence,
Security, Variety and Working Conditions. |
39   |
Achievement — Occupations
that satisfy this work value are results oriented and
allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving
them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs
are Ability Utilization and Achievement. |
22   |
Recognition — Occupations
that satisfy this work value offer advancement,
potential for leadership, and are often considered
prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement,
Authority, Recognition and Social Status. |
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Percentage of Respondents |
Education Level Attained |
75   |
High school or less |
14   |
Some college |
10   |
Bachelor's degree or
higher |
Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics
survey of employees aged 25-44.
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Wages & Employment
Trends
National
|
Category |
Occupation Information |
| Median wages (2008) |
$18.15 hourly, $37,760
annual |
|
|
| Employment (2006) |
9,000 employees |
|
|
| Projected growth
(2006-2016) |
Decline rapidly (-10% or lower) |
|
|
| Projected need
(2006-2016) |
2,000 additional
employees |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
2008 wage data
and
2006-2016 employment projections
.
"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total
employment over the projections period (2006-2016). "Projected need"
represents job openings due to growth and net replacement.
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