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 | 4.12 | 07/2015 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 4.0 | 07/2015 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.88 | 07/2015 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.88 | 07/2015 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Writing | 2.A.1.c | 3.62 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 4.12 | 07/2015 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 4.0 | 07/2015 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.0 | 07/2015 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 4.0 | 07/2015 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 4.0 | 07/2015 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 3.88 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Write reports or case summaries to document investigations. | Core | 90 | 07/2015 |
| Conduct private investigations on a paid basis. | Core | 90 | 07/2015 |
| Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax or legal filings, or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations. | Core | 89 | 07/2015 |
| Conduct personal background investigations, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status, or personal history. | Core | 90 | 07/2015 |
| Expose fraudulent insurance claims or stolen funds. | Core | 88 | 07/2015 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 5.41 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 4.12 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 3.92 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 2.84 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 2.43 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.48 | 11/2023 |