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Skill Areas

Learn about the most important skills for Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each skill.

Importance*More Info
1.Speaking65
2.Instructing58
3.Active Listening57
4.Reading Comprehension55
5.Social Perceptiveness50
* Importance out of 100

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

Skill Area Scores

Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
65
42
Greet tourists and explain tourist attractionsInterview applicants to obtain personal and work historyArgue a legal case before the Supreme Court
Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
58
38
Instruct a new employee in the use of a time clockInstruct a coworker in how to operate a software programDemonstrate surgical procedure to interns in a teaching hospital
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
57
31
Take a customer's orderAnswer inquiries regarding credit referencesPreside as judge in a complex legal disagreement
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
55
40
Read step-by-step instructions for completing a formRead a memo from management describing new personnel policiesRead a scientific journal article describing surgical procedures
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
50
47
Notice that customers are angry because they have been waiting too longBe aware of how a coworker's promotion will affect a work groupCounsel depressive patients during a crisis period