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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.75 | 08/2018 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.75 | 08/2018 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.62 | 08/2018 |
| Writing | 2.A.1.c | 3.12 | 08/2018 |
| Coordination | 2.B.1.b | 3.0 | 08/2018 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.0 | 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 Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.88 | 08/2018 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.75 | 08/2018 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 3.75 | 08/2018 |
| Written Expression | 1.A.1.a.4 | 3.62 | 08/2018 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.38 | 08/2018 |
| Speech Clarity | 1.A.4.b.5 | 3.38 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers. | Core | 233 | 08/2018 |
| Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages. | Core | 231 | 08/2018 |
| Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and address complaints. | Core | 232 | 08/2018 |
| Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer. | Core | 232 | 08/2018 |
| Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities. | Core | 233 | 08/2018 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 6.83 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 3.19 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 3.07 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 2.92 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 1.85 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |