Barbers

Job Zone

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

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.

Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.98
Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.97
Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.97
Clean work stations and sweep floors.94
Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.94
Apply lather and shave beards or neck and temple hair contours, using razors.89
Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers.85
Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors.84
Perform clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, paying bills, and hiring and supervising personnel.79
Keep card files on clientele, recording notes of work done, products used and fees charged after each visit.77
Stay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques.75
Shampoo hair.73

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Order supplies.72
Suggest treatments to alleviate hair problems.70
Curl, color, or straighten hair, using special chemical solutions and equipment.68
Provide face, neck, and scalp massages.64
Recommend and sell lotions, tonics, or other cosmetic supplies.63
Identify hair problems, using microscopes and testing devices, or by sending clients' hair samples out to independent laboratories for analysis.58
Provide skin care and nail treatments.51
Measure, fit, and groom hairpieces.45

Skills

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

Active Listening56
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 Perceptiveness53
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Speaking53
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Judgment and Decision Making47
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Service Orientation47
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Monitoring44
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Reading Comprehension44
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Active Learning41
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Coordination41
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Critical Thinking41
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Time Management41
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Persuasion35
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

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Complex Problem Solving31
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Learning Strategies31
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Writing31
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Instructing28
Teaching others how to do something.
Management of Personnel Resources28
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Equipment Maintenance25
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Management of Financial Resources25
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Management of Material Resources25
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Negotiation25
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Operation and Control25
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operations Monitoring25
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Quality Control Analysis25
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Equipment Selection22
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Mathematics22
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Operations Analysis22
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Repairing22
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Systems Analysis22
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Systems Evaluation22
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Troubleshooting22
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Technology Design13
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Programming6
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Science3
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Installation0
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

Knowledge

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

Customer and Personal Service81
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.
English Language64
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Sales and Marketing62
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.
Education and Training61
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Public Safety and Security61
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.
Law and Government54
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Administration and Management52
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.
Chemistry52
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.
Economics and Accounting49
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Communications and Media48
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Psychology45
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.
Administrative42
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

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Biology40
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Mathematics40
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Personnel and Human Resources40
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Telecommunications39
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Sociology and Anthropology38
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Computers and Electronics31
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Foreign Language31
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.
Mechanical31
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Therapy and Counseling27
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Production and Processing26
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Design24
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Medicine and Dentistry24
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.
Philosophy and Theology21
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.
Transportation21
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Geography18
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.
History and Archeology18
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Building and Construction17
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Physics16
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.
Engineering and Technology15
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.
Fine Arts15
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Food Production0
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.

Arm-Hand Steadiness72
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Near Vision69
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Oral Comprehension66
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Finger Dexterity60
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Manual Dexterity60
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Oral Expression53
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Selective Attention53
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Speech Recognition53
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Visualization53
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Problem Sensitivity50
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.
Speech Clarity50
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Trunk Strength50
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.

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Control Precision47
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Information Ordering44
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).
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).
Deductive Reasoning41
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Inductive Reasoning41
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Visual Color Discrimination41
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Written Comprehension41
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Fluency of Ideas38
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).
Originality38
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.
Multilimb Coordination35
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.
Wrist-Finger Speed35
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Category Flexibility31
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Extent Flexibility28
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Far Vision28
The ability to see details at a distance.
Flexibility of Closure28
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Memorization28
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Speed of Closure28
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Stamina28
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Written Expression28
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Auditory Attention25
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Depth Perception25
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.
Dynamic Strength25
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Number Facility25
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
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.
Gross Body Coordination22
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Gross Body Equilibrium22
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Hearing Sensitivity22
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Mathematical Reasoning22
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Reaction Time13
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Explosive Strength10
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Rate Control10
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.
Dynamic Flexibility0
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Glare Sensitivity0
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Night Vision0
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Peripheral Vision0
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Response Orientation0
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.
Sound Localization0
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Spatial Orientation0
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Speed of Limb Movement0
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public88
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships77
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Getting Information74
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Scheduling Work and Activities73
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work71
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Assisting and Caring for Others70
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Thinking Creatively70
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards68
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge68
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Training and Teaching Others63
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials62
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization61
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.

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Performing General Physical Activities61
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.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others61
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People60
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others60
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Selling or Influencing Others60
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates58
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Coaching and Developing Others57
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates57
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems57
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Handling and Moving Objects50
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others49
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Developing and Building Teams49
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Developing Objectives and Strategies49
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources49
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Performing Administrative Activities48
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Documenting/Recording Information45
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information45
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events45
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings45
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Controlling Machines and Processes44
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Processing Information44
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Staffing Organizational Units43
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others40
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment40
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Analyzing Data or Information39
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Working with Computers38
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment34
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.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment11
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment8
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.

Work Styles

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

Social Orientation75
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
Dependability68
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Cooperation63
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Attention to Detail62
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Optimism51
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Empathy48
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
Sincerity46
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Self-Control44
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Self-Confidence38
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Cautiousness33
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Humility33
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
Innovation32
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

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Integrity32
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Adaptability30
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Initiative27
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Stress Tolerance27
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Achievement Orientation26
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.
Intellectual Curiosity21
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
Perseverance21
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Leadership Orientation20
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

Interests (RIASEC)

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

Realistic73
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.
Conventional48
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.
Enterprising43
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.
Social43
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.
Artistic29
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.
Investigative0
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.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Continually or almost continually88%
- More than half the time13%
Telephone Conversations
- Every day94%
Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others79%
- Contact with others most of the time15%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- Continually or almost continually78%
- More than half the time13%
Spend Time Standing
- Continually or almost continually84%
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day85%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom67%
- Some freedom21%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom69%
- Some freedom16%
- Very little freedom13%
Physical Proximity
- Very close (near touching)56%
- Moderately close (at arm's length)25%
- Slightly close (e.g., shared office)19%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day83%
- Never17%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day72%
- Once a month or more but not every week13%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Extremely important53%
- Very important25%
- Fairly important13%

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Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important42%
- Very important36%
- Important15%
Level of Competition
- Extremely competitive33%
- Highly competitive36%
- Moderately competitive24%
E-Mail
- Every day36%
- Once a week or more but not every day39%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results27%
- Important results39%
- Moderate results21%
- Minor results12%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours52%
- 40 hours36%
- Less than 40 hours12%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility31%
- High responsibility25%
- Moderate responsibility38%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important38%
- Very important19%
- Important25%
- Fairly important13%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- Continually or almost continually34%
- More than half the time22%
- About half the time16%
- Less than half the time22%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Extremely important38%
- Very important13%
- Important13%
- Fairly important28%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Every day16%
- Once a week or more but not every day32%
- Once a month or more but not every week16%
- Once a year or more but not every month32%
Time Pressure
- Every day38%
- Once a week or more but not every day13%
- Once a year or more but not every month22%
- Never22%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Extremely important12%
- Very important27%
- Important33%
- Fairly important18%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Every day32%
- Once a month or more but not every week13%
- Once a year or more but not every month32%
- Never16%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Every day31%
- Once a week or more but not every day16%
- Once a month or more but not every week13%
- Never34%
Conflict Situations
- Once a week or more but not every day13%
- Once a month or more but not every week33%
- Once a year or more but not every month43%
Consequence of Error
- Extremely serious21%
- Very serious12%
- Serious21%
- Fairly serious24%
- Not serious at all21%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- Continually or almost continually35%
- Never42%
Written Letters and Memos
- Once a week or more but not every day28%
- Once a month or more but not every week25%
- Once a year or more but not every month28%
- Never16%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Every day22%
- Once a week or more but not every day13%
- Once a year or more but not every month41%
- Never22%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- High responsibility16%
- Moderate responsibility25%
- Limited responsibility38%
- No responsibility13%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Every day23%
- Once a week or more but not every day13%
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
- Never40%
Public Speaking
- Every day19%
- Once a month or more but not every week19%
- Once a year or more but not every month29%
- Never26%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Every day20%
- Once a month or more but not every week17%
- Once a year or more but not every month17%
- Never37%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Once a year or more but not every month58%
- Never26%
Spend Time Sitting
- Less than half the time53%
- Never38%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- Less than half the time47%
- Never41%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Every day16%
- Never78%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Important13%
- Not important at all65%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
- Never70%
Degree of Automation
- Slightly automated18%
- Not at all automated70%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
- Never77%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Never88%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Never91%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Never88%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
- Never84%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Once a year or more but not every month20%
- Never80%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- Never88%
Exposed to High Places
- Never97%
Exposed to Radiation
- Never97%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Never93%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Never90%
Work Schedules
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)94%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Never91%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Never97%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Never97%

Typical Education Levels Reported

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

High school diploma or equivalent
Post-secondary certificate
Less than high school diploma

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Operating system software
Linux, Microsoft Windows
Video creation and editing software
YouTube
Calendar and scheduling software
Appointment scheduling software
Point of sale POS software
Point of sale POS payment software
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Data base user interface and query software
Customer information databases
Web page creation and editing software
Facebook

Professional Associations

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

Related Occupations

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Clean tools or equipment.
Trim client hair.
Discuss service options or needs with clients.
Apply protective coverings to objects or surfaces near work areas.
Clean facilities or work areas.
Maintain financial or account records.
Perform administrative or clerical tasks.
Perform human resources activities.
Supervise service workers.
Maintain client information or service records.
Maintain professional knowledge or certifications.
Apply cleansing or conditioning agents to client hair, scalp, or skin.

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Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
Provide medical or cosmetic advice for clients.
Apply solutions to hair for therapeutic or cosmetic purposes.
Administer therapeutic massages.
Promote products, services, or programs.
Sell products or services.
Collect samples for analysis or testing.
Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis.
Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
Treat nails by shaping, decorating, or augmenting.
Groom wigs or hairpieces.
Measure clients to ensure proper product fit.
Measure product or material dimensions.

Apprenticeship Occupations

Registered apprenticeship program titles associated with this occupation.

Barber

This page incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

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