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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Chemists. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Interacting With Computers85
2.Getting Information82
3.Processing Information80
4.Analyzing Data or Information77
5.Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards76
6.Documenting/Recording Information72
7.Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work70
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge70
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings70
10.Making Decisions and Solving Problems69
* 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.
85
49
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
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
82
68
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
80
72
Tabulate the costs of parcel deliveriesCalculate the adjustments for insurance claimsCompile data for a complex scientific report
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
77
61
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
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
76
58
Review forms for completenessEvaluate a complicated insurance claim for compliance with policy termsMake a ruling in court on a complicated motion
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
72
55
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
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
70
63
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.
70
69
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
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
70
61
Check to see if baking bread is doneTest electrical circuitsCheck the status of a patient in critical medical care
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
69
58
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan