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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.12 | 07/2016 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.12 | 07/2016 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.12 | 07/2016 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.12 | 07/2016 |
| Time Management | 2.B.5.a | 3.12 | 07/2016 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 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.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.75 | 07/2016 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 3.25 | 07/2016 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.25 | 07/2016 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 1.A.4.a.3 | 3.25 | 07/2016 |
| Visualization | 1.A.1.f.2 | 3.25 | 07/2016 |
| Category Flexibility | 1.A.1.b.7 | 3.12 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generate prepress proofs in digital or other format to approximate the appearance of the final printed piece. | Core | 97 | 07/2016 |
| Proofread and perform quality control of text and images. | Core | 97 | 07/2016 |
| Enter, position, and alter text size, using computers, to make up and arrange pages so that printed materials can be produced. | Core | 96 | 07/2016 |
| Perform "preflight" check of required font, graphic, text and image files to ensure completeness prior to delivery to printer. | Core | 97 | 07/2016 |
| Operate and maintain laser plate-making equipment that converts electronic data to plates without the use of film. | Core | 97 | 07/2016 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 5.76 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 4.87 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 3.09 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.0 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.56 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.45 | 11/2023 |