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 | 07/2016 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.0 | 07/2016 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.B.1.a | 3.0 | 07/2016 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.0 | 07/2016 |
| Time Management | 2.B.5.a | 2.88 | 07/2016 |
| Coordination | 2.B.1.b | 2.75 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 3.12 | 07/2016 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.12 | 07/2016 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.0 | 07/2016 |
| Category Flexibility | 1.A.1.b.7 | 3.0 | 07/2016 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.0 | 07/2016 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scan labels on letters or parcels to confirm receipt. | Core | 108 | 07/2016 |
| Obtain signed receipts for registered, certified, and insured mail, collect associated charges, and complete any necessary paperwork. | Core | 109 | 07/2016 |
| Return to the post office with mail collected from homes, businesses, and public mailboxes. | Core | 109 | 07/2016 |
| Sort mail for delivery, arranging it in delivery sequence. | Core | 109 | 07/2016 |
| Deliver mail to residences and business establishments along specified routes by walking or driving, using a combination of satchels, carts, cars, and small trucks. | Core | 109 | 07/2016 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 6.4 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 3.57 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 2.86 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 2.64 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 1.0 | 11/2023 |