Actors

Job Zone

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.

Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.

Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Attend auditions and casting calls to audition for roles.96
Work closely with directors, other actors, and playwrights to find the interpretation most suited to the role.94
Portray and interpret roles, using speech, gestures, and body movements, to entertain, inform, or instruct radio, film, television, or live audiences.93
Study and rehearse roles from scripts to interpret, learn and memorize lines, stunts, and cues as directed.92
Collaborate with other actors as part of an ensemble.91
Learn about characters in scripts and their relationships to each other to develop role interpretations.90
Perform humorous and serious interpretations of emotions, actions, and situations, using body movements, facial expressions, and gestures.89
Read from scripts or books to narrate action or to inform or entertain audiences, utilizing few or no stage props.67
Work with other crew members responsible for lighting, costumes, make-up, and props.66
Promote productions using means such as interviews about plays or movies.49
Tell jokes, perform comic dances, songs and skits, impersonate mannerisms and voices of others, contort face, and use other devices to amuse audiences.49
Write original or adapted material for dramas, comedies, puppet shows, narration, or other performances.45

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Sing or dance during dramatic or comedic performances.42
Prepare and perform action stunts for motion picture, television, or stage productions.40
Introduce performances and performers to stimulate excitement and coordinate smooth transition of acts during events.39
Dress in comical clown costumes and makeup, and perform comedy routines to entertain audiences.25
Construct puppets and ventriloquist dummies, and sew accessory clothing, using hand tools and machines.21
Perform original and stock tricks of illusion to entertain and mystify audiences, occasionally including audience members as participants.16
Create self-recordings to audition for roles.—

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Reading Comprehension75
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Speaking75
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening72
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Social Perceptiveness66
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Critical Thinking53
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Coordination50
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Time Management50
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Active Learning47
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Judgment and Decision Making47
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Monitoring47
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Writing44
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Learning Strategies41
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

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Persuasion41
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Complex Problem Solving38
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Instructing35
Teaching others how to do something.
Negotiation35
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Service Orientation31
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Systems Analysis25
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Systems Evaluation25
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Management of Personnel Resources16
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Operations Analysis13
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Technology Design10
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Mathematics3
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Quality Control Analysis3
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Science3
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Equipment Maintenance0
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Equipment Selection0
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Installation0
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Management of Financial Resources0
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Management of Material Resources0
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Operation and Control0
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operations Monitoring0
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Programming0
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Repairing0
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Troubleshooting0
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

English Language85
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Fine Arts76
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Communications and Media67
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Psychology51
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Sociology and Anthropology44
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Sales and Marketing39
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Customer and Personal Service36
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Computers and Electronics30
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Education and Training24
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
History and Archeology24
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Philosophy and Theology24
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Administration and Management22
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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Foreign Language22
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Administrative21
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Telecommunications19
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Therapy and Counseling18
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Personnel and Human Resources17
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Production and Processing16
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Economics and Accounting15
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Geography12
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Public Safety and Security11
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Transportation10
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Design9
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Engineering and Technology9
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Law and Government9
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Mathematics8
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Medicine and Dentistry7
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Biology6
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Mechanical6
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Physics5
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Building and Construction4
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Chemistry4
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Food Production3
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Memorization78
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Oral Expression78
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Oral Comprehension75
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Speech Clarity75
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Written Comprehension75
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Originality72
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Near Vision66
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Information Ordering53
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Deductive Reasoning50
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Fluency of Ideas50
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Inductive Reasoning50
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Selective Attention50
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

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Speech Recognition50
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Far Vision47
The ability to see details at a distance.
Problem Sensitivity47
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Category Flexibility44
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Time Sharing44
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Visualization44
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Written Expression41
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Trunk Strength38
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Gross Body Coordination35
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Extent Flexibility31
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Flexibility of Closure31
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Multilimb Coordination31
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Speed of Closure31
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Stamina31
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Auditory Attention28
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Gross Body Equilibrium25
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Perceptual Speed25
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Static Strength25
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Dynamic Strength22
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Explosive Strength22
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Visual Color Discrimination22
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Arm-Hand Steadiness19
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Finger Dexterity19
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Glare Sensitivity19
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Hearing Sensitivity19
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Manual Dexterity16
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Spatial Orientation13
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Dynamic Flexibility10
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Depth Perception6
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Peripheral Vision6
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Speed of Limb Movement6
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Mathematical Reasoning3
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Number Facility3
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Rate Control3
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Reaction Time3
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Response Orientation3
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Wrist-Finger Speed3
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Control Precision0
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Night Vision0
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Sound Localization0
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Thinking Creatively91
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships85
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Getting Information77
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public67
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates65
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Performing General Physical Activities62
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge57
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems54
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work54
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others51
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events48
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Developing Objectives and Strategies44
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

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Selling or Influencing Others44
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others41
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Analyzing Data or Information39
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization39
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Processing Information39
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Scheduling Work and Activities39
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Assisting and Caring for Others38
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Handling and Moving Objects37
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings37
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Developing and Building Teams34
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People33
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others29
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Working with Computers29
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Coaching and Developing Others27
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Performing Administrative Activities27
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Documenting/Recording Information25
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Training and Teaching Others24
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates23
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards22
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources20
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others19
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information17
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials17
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment17
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Controlling Machines and Processes14
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment10
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment4
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment4
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Staffing Organizational Units4
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Adaptability87
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Self-Confidence83
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Innovation78
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
Cooperation77
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Social Orientation77
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
Optimism75
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Stress Tolerance69
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Perseverance68
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Tolerance for Ambiguity59
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
Achievement Orientation57
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Attention to Detail57
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Empathy52
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.

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Initiative51
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Dependability47
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Self-Control46
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Intellectual Curiosity41
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
Integrity3
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Artistic100
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
Social51
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Enterprising50
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
Realistic22
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Investigative19
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Conventional14
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Level of Competition
- Extremely competitive91%
E-Mail
- Every day54%
- Once a week or more but not every day40%
Physical Proximity
- Very close (near touching)60%
- Moderately close (at arm's length)34%
Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others51%
- Contact with others most of the time34%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important60%
- Very important17%
- Important14%
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day54%
- Once a week or more but not every day20%
- Once a month or more but not every week17%
Time Pressure
- Every day37%
- Once a week or more but not every day40%
- Once a month or more but not every week17%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day34%
- Once a week or more but not every day43%
- Once a month or more but not every week14%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results26%
- Important results26%
- Moderate results20%
- Minor results26%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom14%
- Some freedom40%
- Limited freedom20%
- Very little freedom23%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom17%
- Some freedom34%
- Limited freedom26%
- No freedom14%
Spend Time Standing
- More than half the time31%
- About half the time54%

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Telephone Conversations
- Once a week or more but not every day43%
- Once a month or more but not every week26%
- Once a year or more but not every month17%
Spend Time Sitting
- More than half the time32%
- About half the time44%
- Less than half the time18%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important18%
- Very important27%
- Important21%
- Fairly important24%
Public Speaking
- Every day26%
- Once a week or more but not every day14%
- Once a month or more but not every week14%
- Once a year or more but not every month37%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day31%
- Once a month or more but not every week23%
- Once a year or more but not every month26%
- Never17%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Every day14%
- Once a week or more but not every day17%
- Once a month or more but not every week37%
- Once a year or more but not every month23%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Every day14%
- Once a week or more but not every day17%
- Once a month or more but not every week34%
- Once a year or more but not every month23%
- Never11%
Work Schedules
- Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)94%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Every day11%
- Once a week or more but not every day17%
- Once a month or more but not every week29%
- Once a year or more but not every month29%
- Never14%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- Continually or almost continually12%
- More than half the time12%
- About half the time24%
- Less than half the time44%
Conflict Situations
- Once a week or more but not every day20%
- Once a month or more but not every week34%
- Once a year or more but not every month29%
- Never14%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Extremely important11%
- Very important20%
- Important23%
- Fairly important17%
- Not important at all29%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours37%
- Less than 40 hours54%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Once a week or more but not every day23%
- Once a month or more but not every week17%
- Once a year or more but not every month29%
- Never23%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- High responsibility17%
- Moderate responsibility23%
- Limited responsibility29%
- No responsibility23%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- About half the time26%
- Less than half the time50%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- About half the time35%
- Less than half the time44%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Very important17%
- Important23%
- Fairly important26%
- Not important at all29%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- High responsibility11%
- Moderate responsibility20%
- Limited responsibility37%
- No responsibility23%
Written Letters and Memos
- Once a week or more but not every day20%
- Once a month or more but not every week26%
- Once a year or more but not every month26%
- Never26%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Once a week or more but not every day12%
- Once a month or more but not every week24%
- Once a year or more but not every month59%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- About half the time26%
- Less than half the time43%
- Never20%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Once a month or more but not every week31%
- Once a year or more but not every month26%
- Never31%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Once a month or more but not every week23%
- Once a year or more but not every month57%
- Never14%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Extremely important11%
- Very important11%
- Important11%
- Fairly important17%
- Not important at all49%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- About half the time17%
- Less than half the time57%
- Never17%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Once a month or more but not every week29%
- Once a year or more but not every month43%
- Never23%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Once a month or more but not every week23%
- Once a year or more but not every month57%
- Never17%
Consequence of Error
- Serious26%
- Fairly serious12%
- Not serious at all50%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- About half the time11%
- Less than half the time34%
- Never43%
Exposed to High Places
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Once a year or more but not every month46%
- Never40%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Once a year or more but not every month50%
- Never38%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Once a year or more but not every month37%
- Never51%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Less than half the time54%
- Never46%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Once a year or more but not every month29%
- Never66%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Once a year or more but not every month31%
- Never66%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Once a year or more but not every month35%
- Never65%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Once a year or more but not every month29%
- Never69%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Fairly important14%
- Not important at all80%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Once a year or more but not every month31%
- Never69%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Once a year or more but not every month31%
- Never69%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Once a year or more but not every month20%
- Never80%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Once a year or more but not every month17%
- Never83%
Degree of Automation
- Slightly automated11%
- Not at all automated89%
Exposed to Radiation
- Never100%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

Less than high school diploma
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Video creation and editing software
Apple Final Cut Pro, Motion capture software, TikTok, YouTube
Web page creation and editing software
Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Website development software
Electronic mail software
Email software, Microsoft Outlook
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Video conferencing software
Zoom
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Operating system software
Linux
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Instant messaging software
Twitter
Internet browser software
Web browser software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Data base user interface and query software
FileMaker Pro

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Audition for roles.
Collaborate with others to prepare or perform artistic productions.
Entertain public with comedic or dramatic performances.
Study scripts to determine project requirements.
Practice athletic or artistic skills.
Collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions.
Promote products, activities, or organizations.
Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes.
Perform music for the public.
Inform viewers, listeners, or audiences.
Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes.

Apprenticeship Occupations

Registered apprenticeship program titles associated with this occupation.

Actor

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Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology