O*NET-SOC 27-1026.00

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers

Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.507/2015
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.2507/2015
Speaking2.A.1.d3.2507/2015
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.1207/2015
Coordination2.B.1.b3.007/2015
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.007/2015

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.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Visualization1.A.1.f.23.8807/2015
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.6207/2015
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.6207/2015
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.53.6207/2015
Fluency of Ideas1.A.1.b.13.3807/2015
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.3807/2015

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.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Plan commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.Core6407/2015
Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.Core6507/2015
Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.Core6507/2015
Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor.Core6307/2015
Consult with store managers, buyers, sales associates, housekeeping staff, or engineering staff to determine appropriate placement of displays or products.Core6607/2015

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Artistic4.8511/2023
Realistic4.4411/2023
Enterprising4.2111/2023
Conventional3.011/2023
Social2.2111/2023
Investigative1.6111/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.