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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Audio-Visual Collections Specialists. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Interacting With Computers92
2.Making Decisions and Solving Problems90
3.Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge89
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events89
5.Thinking Creatively85
6.Getting Information83
7.Scheduling Work and Activities82
8.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships81
9.Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work79
10.Communicating with Persons Outside Organization76
* Importance out of 100

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

Job Activity Scores

Interacting With Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
92
71
Enter employee information into a computer databaseWrite software for keeping track of parts in inventorySet up a new computer system for a large multinational company
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
90
74
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
89
89
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
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
89
67
Test an automobile transmissionJudge the acceptability of food productsDetermine the reaction of a virus to a new drug
Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
85
86
Change the spacing on a printed reportAdapt popular music for a high school marching bandCreate new computer software
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
83
65
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
82
81
Make appointments for patients using a predetermined schedulePrepare the work schedule for salesclerks in a large retail store"Schedule a complex conference program with multiple, parallel sessions"
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
81
76
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.
79
82
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
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
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.
76
75
Have little contact with people outside the organizationMake standard presentations about available servicesPrepare or deliver press releases