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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Negotiation | 2.B.1.d | 4.0 | 07/2015 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Persuasion | 2.B.1.c | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Active Learning | 2.A.2.b | 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.
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 | 07/2015 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 4.0 | 07/2015 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.62 | 07/2015 |
| Speech Clarity | 1.A.4.b.5 | 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.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy merchandise or commodities for resale to wholesale or retail consumers. | Core | 81 | 07/2015 |
| Negotiate prices, discount terms, or transportation arrangements with suppliers. | Core | 81 | 07/2015 |
| Examine, select, order, or purchase merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, or other factors, such as environmental soundness. | Core | 81 | 07/2015 |
| Recommend mark-up rates, mark-down rates, or merchandise selling prices. | Core | 81 | 07/2015 |
| Obtain information about customer needs or preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel. | Core | 81 | 07/2015 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprising | 5.2 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 5.15 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 3.41 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 2.43 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 1.9 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.58 | 11/2023 |