Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 2 – Some preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.0 | 07/2016 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.0 | 07/2016 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.0 | 07/2016 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.0 | 07/2016 |
| Time Management | 2.B.5.a | 3.0 | 07/2016 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 2.88 | 07/2016 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.38 | 07/2016 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.25 | 07/2016 |
| Category Flexibility | 1.A.1.b.7 | 3.12 | 07/2016 |
| Finger Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.3 | 3.12 | 07/2016 |
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 3.12 | 07/2016 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.12 | 07/2016 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap packages or bundles by hand, or by using tying machines. | Core | 84 | 07/2016 |
| Verify that items are addressed correctly, marked with the proper postage, and in suitable condition for processing. | Core | 85 | 07/2016 |
| Remove containers of sorted mail or parcels and transfer them to designated areas according to established procedures. | Core | 86 | 07/2016 |
| Sort and route incoming mail, and collect outgoing mail, using carts as necessary. | Core | 86 | 07/2016 |
| Affix postage to packages or letters by hand, or stamp materials, using postage meters. | Core | 85 | 07/2016 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 6.35 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 3.99 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 2.17 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 2.03 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 1.0 | 11/2023 |