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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Construction Carpenters. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Controlling Machines and Processes81
2.Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People78
3.Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings77
4.Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates76
5.Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others75
6.Performing General Physical Activities73
7.Scheduling Work and Activities72
Getting Information72
9.Communicating with Persons Outside Organization71
10.Making Decisions and Solving Problems70
* Importance out of 100

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

Job Activity Scores

Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
81
69
Operate a cash registerOperate a drilling rigOperate a precision milling machine
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
78
48
Determine whether to remove a tree that has been damagedDetermine the value of property lost in a fireEstablish the value of a recently discovered ancient art work
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
77
64
Check to see if baking bread is doneTest electrical circuitsCheck the status of a patient in critical medical care
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
76
52
Write brief notes to othersReport the results of a sales meeting to a supervisorCreate a videotaped presentation of a company's internal policies
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
75
61
Exchange information during a shift changeOrganize the cleanup crew after a major sporting eventAct as general contractor for building a large industrial complex
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
73
75
Walk between work stations in a small officePaint the outside of a houseClimb up and down poles to install electricity
Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
72
46
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"
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
72
45
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.
71
50
Have little contact with people outside the organizationMake standard presentations about available servicesPrepare or deliver press releases
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
70
41
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan