Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 3 – Medium preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required |
| 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 | 3.88 | 08/2022 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.75 | 08/2022 |
| Mathematics | 2.A.1.e | 3.25 | 08/2022 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.12 | 08/2022 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.12 | 08/2022 |
| Writing | 2.A.1.c | 3.12 | 08/2022 |
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 | 3.88 | 08/2022 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 3.88 | 08/2022 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.75 | 08/2022 |
| Written Expression | 1.A.1.a.4 | 3.75 | 08/2022 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.62 | 08/2022 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 1.A.1.c.1 | 3.5 | 08/2022 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records. | Core | 63 | 08/2022 |
| Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions. | Core | 63 | 08/2022 |
| Compute wages and deductions, and enter data into computers. | Core | 63 | 08/2022 |
| Process paperwork for new employees and enter employee information into the payroll system. | Core | 64 | 08/2022 |
| Prepare and balance period-end reports, and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements. | Core | 64 | 08/2022 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 3.4 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 2.05 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 1.58 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 1.0 | 11/2023 |