Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 4 – Considerable preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Considerable skill, knowledge, or experience is needed |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 4.0 | 08/2018 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.88 | 08/2018 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.88 | 08/2018 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.75 | 08/2018 |
| Persuasion | 2.B.1.c | 3.62 | 08/2018 |
| Writing | 2.A.1.c | 3.62 | 08/2018 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.0 | 08/2018 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 4.0 | 08/2018 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 4.0 | 08/2018 |
| Speech Clarity | 1.A.4.b.5 | 3.75 | 08/2018 |
| Speech Recognition | 1.A.4.b.4 | 3.62 | 08/2018 |
| Written Expression | 1.A.1.a.4 | 3.62 | 08/2018 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customize insurance programs to suit individual customers, often covering a variety of risks. | Core | 67 | 08/2018 |
| Sell various types of insurance policies to businesses and individuals on behalf of insurance companies, including automobile, fire, life, property, medical and dental insurance, or specialized policies, such as marine, farm/crop, and medical malpractice. | Core | 67 | 08/2018 |
| Explain features, advantages, and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans. | Core | 67 | 08/2018 |
| Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals. | Core | 67 | 08/2018 |
| Seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients. | Core | 67 | 08/2018 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprising | 5.84 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 5.3 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 3.69 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.29 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.18 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 1.1 | 11/2023 |