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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 4.0 | 08/2022 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 4.0 | 08/2022 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.88 | 08/2022 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.75 | 08/2022 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.62 | 08/2022 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.B.1.a | 3.62 | 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 | 4.0 | 08/2022 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 4.0 | 08/2022 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.88 | 08/2022 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 3.88 | 08/2022 |
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 3.75 | 08/2022 |
| Written Expression | 1.A.1.a.4 | 3.75 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders. | Core | 58 | 08/2022 |
| Perform buying duties when necessary. | Core | 57 | 08/2022 |
| Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests. | Core | 57 | 08/2022 |
| Calculate costs of orders, and charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts. | Core | 57 | 08/2022 |
| Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers. | Core | 57 | 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 | 4.31 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 3.01 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.66 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 1.63 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |