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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Anthropologists. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Getting Information95
2.Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others89
3.Thinking Creatively88
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events88
5.Processing Information85
6.Documenting/Recording Information84
Analyzing Data or Information84
8.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships81
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work81
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge81
* Importance out of 100

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Job Activity Scores

Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
95
90
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
89
79
Interpret a blood pressure readingInterpret how foreign tax laws apply to U.S. exportsInterpret a complex experiment in physics for general audiences
Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
88
82
Change the spacing on a printed reportAdapt popular music for a high school marching bandCreate new computer software
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
88
83
Test an automobile transmissionJudge the acceptability of food productsDetermine the reaction of a virus to a new drug
Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
85
88
Tabulate the costs of parcel deliveriesCalculate the adjustments for insurance claimsCompile data for a complex scientific report
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
84
69
Record the weights of trucks that use the highwaysDocument the results of a crime scene investigationMaintain information about the use of orbiting satellites for private industry communications
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
84
84
Determine the location of a lost orderDetermine the interest cost to finance a new buildingAnalyze the cost of medical care services for all hospitals in the country
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
81
83
Exchange greetings with a coworkerMaintain good working relationships with almost all coworkers and clientsGain cooperation from a culturally diverse group of executives hostile to your company
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
81
81
Organize a work schedule that is repetitive and easy to planPlan and organize your own activities that often changePrioritize and plan multiple tasks several months ahead
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
81
75
Keep up with price changes in a small retail storeKeep current on changes in maintenance procedures for repairing sports carsLearn information related to a complex and rapidly changing technology