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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Court Reporters. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Documenting/Recording Information97
2.Interacting With Computers86
3.Getting Information79
4.Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work77
5.Controlling Machines and Processes70
6.Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge66
7.Scheduling Work and Activities65
8.Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates61
9.Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events57
10.Processing Information54
* Importance out of 100

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

Job Activity Scores

Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
97
78
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
Interacting With Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
86
65
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.
79
55
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
77
56
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
Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
70
68
Operate a cash registerOperate a drilling rigOperate a precision milling machine
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
66
59
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
Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
65
55
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"
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
61
53
Write brief notes to othersReport the results of a sales meeting to a supervisorCreate a videotaped presentation of a company's internal policies
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
57
49
Test an automobile transmissionJudge the acceptability of food productsDetermine the reaction of a virus to a new drug
Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
54
41
Tabulate the costs of parcel deliveriesCalculate the adjustments for insurance claimsCompile data for a complex scientific report