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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.

Importance*More Info
1.Interacting With Computers97
2.Training and Teaching Others95
3.Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge90
4.Getting Information81
5.Thinking Creatively79
6.Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates78
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others78
Making Decisions and Solving Problems78
Processing Information78
10.Coaching and Developing Others77
* Importance out of 100

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  Level of proficiency needed
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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.
97
80
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
Training and Teaching Others
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
95
84
Give coworkers brief instructions on a simple procedural changeTeach a social sciences course to high school studentsDevelop and conduct training programs for a medical school
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
90
87
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
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
81
69
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
79
79
Change the spacing on a printed reportAdapt popular music for a high school marching bandCreate new computer software
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
78
71
Write brief notes to othersReport the results of a sales meeting to a supervisorCreate a videotaped presentation of a company's internal policies
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
78
71
Interpret a blood pressure readingInterpret how foreign tax laws apply to U.S. exportsInterpret a complex experiment in physics for general audiences
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
78
72
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan
Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
78
70
Tabulate the costs of parcel deliveriesCalculate the adjustments for insurance claimsCompile data for a complex scientific report
Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
77
76
Show a coworker how to operate a piece of equipmentProvide on-the-job training for clerical workersCoach a college athletic team