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 | 3.0 | 06/2010 |
| Coordination | 2.B.1.b | 3.0 | 06/2010 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.0 | 06/2010 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 2.88 | 06/2010 |
| Time Management | 2.B.5.a | 2.88 | 06/2010 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 2.75 | 06/2010 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.62 | 06/2008 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.62 | 06/2008 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.5 | 06/2008 |
| Extent Flexibility | 1.A.3.c.1 | 3.38 | 06/2008 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 1.A.2.b.2 | 3.38 | 06/2008 |
| Finger Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.3 | 3.25 | 06/2008 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smooth strips or sections of paper with brushes or rollers to remove wrinkles and bubbles and to smooth joints. | Core | 105 | 06/2008 |
| Trim rough edges from strips, using straightedges and trimming knives. | Core | 104 | 06/2008 |
| Trim excess material at ceilings or baseboards, using knives. | Core | 104 | 06/2008 |
| Check finished wallcoverings for proper alignment, pattern matching, and neatness of seams. | Core | 105 | 06/2008 |
| Mark vertical guidelines on walls to align strips, using plumb bobs and chalk lines. | Core | 105 | 06/2008 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 5.91 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.87 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 2.99 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.55 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.12 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 1.0 | 11/2023 |