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Skill Areas

Learn about the most important skills for Agricultural Inspectors. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each skill.

Importance*More Info
1.Speaking70
Writing70
Reading Comprehension70
4.Quality Control Analysis68
5.Critical Thinking60
6.Judgment and Decision Making55
Monitoring55
Science55
Active Listening55
10.Complex Problem Solving53
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Skill Area Scores

Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
70
51
Greet tourists and explain tourist attractionsInterview applicants to obtain personal and work historyArgue a legal case before the Supreme Court
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
70
54
Take a telephone messageWrite a memo to staff outlining new directivesWrite a novel for publication
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
70
60
Read step-by-step instructions for completing a formRead a memo from management describing new personnel policiesRead a scientific journal article describing surgical procedures
Quality Control Analysis
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
68
51
Inspect a draft memorandum for clerical errorsMeasure new part requisitions for tolerance to specificationsDevelop procedures to test a prototype of a new computer system
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
60
51
Determine whether a subordinate has a good excuse for being lateEvaluate customer complaints and determine appropriate responsesWrite legal brief challenging a federal law
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
55
43
Decide how scheduling a break will affect work flowEvaluate a loan application for degree of riskDecide whether a manufacturing company should invest in new robotics technology
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
55
40
Proofread and correct a letterMonitor a meeting's progress and revise the agenda to ensure that important topics are discussedReview corporate productivity and develop a plan to increase productivity
Science
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
55
43
Conduct standard tests to determine soil quality"Conduct product tests to ensure safety standards are met, following written instructions"Conduct analyses of aerodynamic systems to determine the practicality of an aircraft design
Active Listening
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.
55
51
Take a customer's orderAnswer inquiries regarding credit referencesPreside as judge in a complex legal disagreement
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
53
41
Lay out tools to complete a jobRedesign a floor layout to take advantage of new manufacturing techniquesDevelop and implement a plan to provide emergency relief for a major metropolitan area