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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.38 | 07/2015 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.25 | 07/2015 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 3.12 | 07/2015 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.12 | 07/2015 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.12 | 07/2015 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.0 | 07/2015 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finger Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.3 | 3.5 | 07/2015 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.5 | 07/2015 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.5 | 07/2015 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.38 | 07/2015 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.38 | 07/2015 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.38 | 07/2015 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examine stitched, collated, bound, or unbound product samples for defects, such as imperfect bindings, ink spots, torn pages, loose pages, or loose or uncut threads. | Core | 78 | 07/2015 |
| Read work orders to determine instructions and specifications for machine set-up. | Core | 78 | 07/2015 |
| Install or adjust bindery machine devices, such as knives, guides, rollers, rounding forms, creasing rams, or clamps, to accommodate sheets, signatures, or books of specified sizes. | Core | 79 | 07/2015 |
| Trim edges of books to size, using cutting machines, book trimming machines, or hand cutters. | Core | 79 | 07/2015 |
| Stitch or glue endpapers, bindings, backings, or signatures, using sewing machines, glue machines, or glue and brushes. | Core | 78 | 07/2015 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 5.34 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 5.05 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 2.28 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.46 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 1.31 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.23 | 11/2023 |