Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 3 – Medium preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.88 | 08/2024 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.88 | 08/2024 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.88 | 08/2024 |
| Active Learning | 2.A.2.b | 3.75 | 08/2024 |
| Coordination | 2.B.1.b | 3.75 | 08/2024 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 3.75 | 08/2024 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Originality | 1.A.1.b.2 | 4.25 | 08/2024 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 1.A.1.b.1 | 3.88 | 08/2024 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.88 | 08/2024 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 3.88 | 08/2024 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.75 | 08/2024 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.75 | 08/2024 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and write specifications such as color schemes, construction, material types, and accessory requirements. | Core | 59 | 08/2024 |
| Examine sample garments on and off models, modifying designs to achieve desired effects. | Core | 59 | 08/2024 |
| Confer with sales and management executives or with clients to discuss design ideas. | Core | 59 | 08/2024 |
| Select materials and production techniques to be used for products. | Core | 59 | 08/2024 |
| Provide sample garments to agents and sales representatives, and arrange for showings of sample garments at sales meetings or fashion shows. | Core | 59 | 08/2024 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Artistic | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 4.32 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 3.97 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 2.91 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 2.33 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.17 | 11/2023 |