Clergy
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.
- Pray and promote spirituality.94
- Prepare and deliver sermons or other talks.93
- Read from sacred texts, such as the Bible, Torah, or Koran.92
- Organize and lead regular religious services.90
- Instruct people who seek conversion to a particular faith.87
- Share information about religious issues by writing articles, giving speeches, or teaching.85
- Counsel individuals or groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, or personal needs.85
- Administer religious rites or ordinances.84
- Prepare people for participation in religious ceremonies.84
- Visit people in homes, hospitals, or prisons to provide them with comfort and support.83
- Train leaders of church, community, or youth groups.82
- Plan or lead religious education programs.80
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- Study and interpret religious laws, doctrines, or traditions.80
- Respond to requests for assistance during emergencies or crises.77
- Conduct special ceremonies, such as weddings, funerals, or confirmations.76
- Devise ways in which congregational membership can be expanded.71
- Collaborate with committees or individuals to address financial or administrative issues pertaining to congregations.69
- Refer people to community support services, psychologists, or doctors.64
- Organize or engage in interfaith, community, civic, educational, or recreational activities sponsored by or related to religious programs.64
- Perform administrative duties, such as overseeing building management, ordering supplies, contracting for services or repairs, or supervising the work of staff members or volunteers.64
- Participate in fundraising activities to support congregational activities or facilities.63
Skills
Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.
- Speaking94
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Active Listening81
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 Perceptiveness78
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Instructing75
Teaching others how to do something.
- Service Orientation75
Actively looking for ways to help people.
- Judgment and Decision Making72
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Persuasion72
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
- Reading Comprehension72
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Time Management72
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Writing72
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Active Learning69
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Complex Problem Solving69
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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- Coordination69
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Critical Thinking69
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Negotiation69
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
- Learning Strategies66
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- Monitoring63
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Management of Personnel Resources60
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
- Systems Evaluation50
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
- Systems Analysis47
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
- Management of Financial Resources44
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
- Management of Material Resources44
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
- Mathematics22
Using mathematics to solve problems.
- Operations Analysis19
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
- Operations Monitoring19
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Programming13
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
- Technology Design13
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
- Operation and Control10
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Science10
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.
- Quality Control Analysis0
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- 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.
- Philosophy and Theology92
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.
- English Language79
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
- Administration and Management78
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.
- Customer and Personal Service75
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.
- Education and Training71
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- Therapy and Counseling70
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
- Communications and Media69
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
- Psychology67
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 Anthropology65
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
- Personnel and Human Resources63
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
- Administrative62
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
- Public Safety and Security58
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.
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- Fine Arts54
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
- Economics and Accounting47
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
- Law and Government47
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
- Computers and Electronics46
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- History and Archeology44
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
- Foreign Language35
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.
- Sales and Marketing35
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.
- Telecommunications33
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
- Production and Processing27
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Mathematics26
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Building and Construction21
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
- Mechanical21
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Transportation20
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
- Design19
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Engineering and Technology19
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.
- Geography19
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.
- Medicine and Dentistry11
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.
- Biology10
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
- Physics10
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.
- Chemistry5
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 Production2
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.
- Speech Clarity97
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Oral Expression94
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Oral Comprehension78
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Deductive Reasoning75
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Inductive Reasoning75
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Problem Sensitivity75
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 Recognition75
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
- Written Comprehension75
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Written Expression75
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Fluency of Ideas72
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).
- 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.
- Information Ordering69
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).
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- Near Vision60
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Selective Attention60
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
- Category Flexibility56
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
- Memorization53
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
- Far Vision50
The ability to see details at a distance.
- Flexibility of Closure50
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
- Time Sharing47
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
- Speed of Closure44
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
- Perceptual Speed38
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.
- Number Facility35
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
- Auditory Attention28
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
- Visual Color Discrimination25
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
- Visualization25
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
- Hearing Sensitivity22
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
- Trunk Strength22
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.
- Mathematical Reasoning19
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
- Wrist-Finger Speed19
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
- Finger Dexterity10
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
- Manual Dexterity6
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
- Multilimb Coordination6
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.
- Spatial Orientation3
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
- Arm-Hand Steadiness0
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
- Control Precision0
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
- Depth Perception0
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 Flexibility0
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
- Dynamic Strength0
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
- Explosive Strength0
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
- Extent Flexibility0
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
- Glare Sensitivity0
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
- Gross Body Coordination0
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
- Gross Body Equilibrium0
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
- 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.
- Rate Control0
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 Time0
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
- 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.
- Speed of Limb Movement0
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
- Stamina0
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
- Static Strength0
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Work Activities
General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships84
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Assisting and Caring for Others83
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
- Getting Information80
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Developing and Building Teams76
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates74
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others70
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates69
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems69
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Thinking Creatively67
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Developing Objectives and Strategies65
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public65
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Coaching and Developing Others64
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
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- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others64
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events63
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work63
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Training and Teaching Others63
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People62
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
- Scheduling Work and Activities58
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
- Working with Computers58
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge57
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Providing Consultation and Advice to Others55
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others52
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization51
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.
- Selling or Influencing Others49
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards47
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Documenting/Recording Information46
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Monitoring and Controlling Resources44
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings42
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Performing Administrative Activities42
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
- Analyzing Data or Information41
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Staffing Organizational Units37
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
- Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information36
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
- Processing Information36
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials34
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment22
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
- Performing General Physical Activities18
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.
- Controlling Machines and Processes17
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
- Handling and Moving Objects17
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment12
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.
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment12
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
- 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.
- Cooperation100
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
- Empathy100
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
- Dependability98
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
- Integrity98
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
- Sincerity96
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
- Humility87
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
- Social Orientation85
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
- Optimism83
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
- Leadership Orientation76
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
- Self-Control73
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
- Perseverance71
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
- Self-Confidence66
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
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- Stress Tolerance66
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
- Initiative65
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
- Intellectual Curiosity58
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
- Achievement Orientation53
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.
- Tolerance for Ambiguity50
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
- Attention to Detail40
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
- Cautiousness40
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
- Adaptability39
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
- Innovation37
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
Interests (RIASEC)
Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.
- Social82
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.
- Enterprising53
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.
- Artistic41
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.
- Conventional32
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.
- 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.
- Realistic18
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.
Work Context
Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.
E-Mail
- Every day83%
- Once a week or more but not every day17%
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day73%
- Once a week or more but not every day27%
Telephone Conversations
- Every day75%
- Once a week or more but not every day17%
Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others67%
- Contact with others most of the time25%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom72%
- Some freedom13%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom58%
- Some freedom27%
- Limited freedom14%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day73%
- Once a week or more but not every day16%
- Never11%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important39%
- Important16%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Extremely important54%
- Very important21%
- Important17%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Important results22%
- Minor results18%
Spend Time Sitting
- Continually or almost continually28%
- More than half the time51%
- About half the time21%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours67%
- 40 hours14%
- Less than 40 hours19%
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Frequency of Decision Making
- Once a week or more but not every day14%
- Once a month or more but not every week22%
- Once a year or more but not every month18%
Time Pressure
- Every day23%
- Once a week or more but not every day48%
- Once a month or more but not every week21%
Public Speaking
- Once a week or more but not every day62%
- Once a month or more but not every week30%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Extremely important16%
- Very important52%
- Important24%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- High responsibility42%
- Limited responsibility22%
Written Letters and Memos
- Every day16%
- Once a week or more but not every day57%
- Once a month or more but not every week13%
- Once a year or more but not every month14%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important22%
- Very important31%
- Important30%
Conflict Situations
- Once a week or more but not every day38%
- Once a month or more but not every week60%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility29%
- High responsibility13%
- Limited responsibility50%
Physical Proximity
- Moderately close (at arm's length)29%
- Slightly close (e.g., shared office)20%
- I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)44%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Once a week or more but not every day38%
- Once a month or more but not every week12%
- Once a year or more but not every month51%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Very important31%
- Important16%
- Fairly important32%
- Not important at all14%
Consequence of Error
- Extremely serious15%
- Very serious21%
- Serious16%
- Fairly serious18%
- Not serious at all30%
Spend Time Standing
- About half the time24%
- Less than half the time73%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Every day11%
- Once a week or more but not every day14%
- Once a month or more but not every week12%
Level of Competition
- Moderately competitive18%
- Slightly competitive34%
- Not at all competitive33%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Once a month or more but not every week33%
- Once a year or more but not every month27%
- Never35%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- About half the time33%
- Less than half the time22%
- Never40%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Once a week or more but not every day15%
- Once a year or more but not every month53%
- Never32%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Every day15%
- Once a year or more but not every month34%
- Never51%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- Less than half the time52%
- Never34%
Degree of Automation
- Moderately automated24%
- Slightly automated22%
- Not at all automated53%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Once a year or more but not every month48%
- Never45%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Once a year or more but not every month44%
- Never52%
Work Schedules
- Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)22%
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)76%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- Less than half the time32%
- Never64%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Once a month or more but not every week16%
- Never75%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- Less than half the time36%
- Never64%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Less than half the time20%
- Never73%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Once a year or more but not every month18%
- Never75%
Exposed to High Places
- Once a year or more but not every month22%
- Never78%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- Less than half the time14%
- Never82%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Never85%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Once a year or more but not every month21%
- Never79%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Once a year or more but not every month21%
- Never79%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Once a year or more but not every month16%
- Never84%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Less than half the time14%
- Never85%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Once a year or more but not every month12%
- Never88%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Never93%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Never92%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Never95%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Never100%
Exposed to Radiation
- Never100%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Not important at all100%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Never100%
Typical Education Levels Reported
Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.
- Master’s degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Some college, no degree
Technology Skills
Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Instant messaging software
GroupMe, Twitter
Electronic mail software
Email software, Microsoft Outlook
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Internet browser software
Web browser software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Data base user interface and query software
Membership databases
Web page creation and editing software
Facebook
Calendar and scheduling software
Event scheduling software
Professional Associations
Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.
Related Occupations
Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education
- Social Workers
- Counselors
- Social and human service assistants
- Social and Community Service Managers
- Postsecondary Teachers
- Miscellaneous community and social service specialists, including health educators and community health workers
- Counselors
- Social Workers
- Social Workers
- Education Administrators
- Residential Advisors
- Education Administrators
- Postsecondary Teachers
- Morticians, undertakers, and funeral directors
- Counselors
- Postsecondary Teachers
- Counselors
- Miscellaneous community and social service specialists, including health educators and community health workers
- Psychologists
Detailed Work Activities
More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.
- Provide counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families.
- Lead classes or community events.
- Present information to the public.
- Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
- Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues.
- Promote products, activities, or organizations.
- Teach classes in area of specialization.
- Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
- Provide customers with general information or assistance.
- Visit individuals in their homes to provide support or information.
- Train staff members in social services skills.
- Develop educational programs.
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- Interpret cultural or religious information for others.
- Intervene in crisis situations to assist clients.
- Develop promotional strategies for religious organizations.
- Manage organizational or program finances.
- Plan conferences, programs, or special events.
- Refer clients to community or social service programs.
- Direct fundraising or financing activities.
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