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 | False (No) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Persuasion | 2.B.1.c | 3.62 | 08/2024 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.62 | 08/2024 |
| Service Orientation | 2.B.1.f | 3.62 | 08/2024 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.5 | 08/2024 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.5 | 08/2024 |
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 | 08/2024 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Speech Clarity | 1.A.4.b.5 | 3.62 | 08/2024 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 3.62 | 08/2024 |
| Speech Recognition | 1.A.4.b.4 | 3.5 | 08/2024 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 3.38 | 08/2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prepare proposals, quotes, contracts, or presentations for potential solar customers. | Core | 58 | 08/2024 |
| Select solar energy products, systems, or services for customers based on electrical energy requirements, site conditions, price, or other factors. | Core | 58 | 08/2024 |
| Provide customers with information, such as quotes, orders, sales, shipping, warranties, credit, funding options, incentives, or tax rebates. | Core | 59 | 08/2024 |
| Gather information from prospective customers to identify their solar energy needs. | Core | 58 | 08/2024 |
| Calculate potential solar resources or solar array production for a particular site considering issues such as climate, shading, and roof orientation. | Core | 58 | 08/2024 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprising | 5.56 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.43 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 3.52 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 2.75 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.73 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.39 | 11/2023 |