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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Bailiffs. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events87
2.Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings85
3.Performing for or Working Directly with the Public82
4.Getting Information77
5.Communicating with Persons Outside Organization73
6.Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others72
7.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships65
Making Decisions and Solving Problems65
9.Performing Administrative Activities62
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates62
* Importance out of 100

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

Job Activity Scores

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
87
64
Test an automobile transmissionJudge the acceptability of food productsDetermine the reaction of a virus to a new drug
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
85
70
Check to see if baking bread is doneTest electrical circuitsCheck the status of a patient in critical medical care
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
82
73
Tend a highway toll boothSell shoes in a popular shoe storePerform a monologue on national TV
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
77
52
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
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.
73
71
Have little contact with people outside the organizationMake standard presentations about available servicesPrepare or deliver press releases
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
72
74
Apologize to a customer who complains about waiting too longGet two subordinates to agree about vacation schedulesNegotiate a major labor-management contract
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
65
65
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
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
65
59
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan
Performing Administrative Activities
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
62
54
Complete routine paperwork on standard formsComplete tax forms required of self-employed peopleServe as the benefits director for a large computer sales organization
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
62
58
Write brief notes to othersReport the results of a sales meeting to a supervisorCreate a videotaped presentation of a company's internal policies