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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Employment Interviewers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Interacting With Computers88
2.Performing for or Working Directly with the Public86
3.Getting Information85
4.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships81
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work81
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People81
7.Performing Administrative Activities78
8.Communicating with Persons Outside Organization77
9.Coaching and Developing Others76
Developing and Building Teams76
* 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.
88
64
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
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
86
73
Tend a highway toll boothSell shoes in a popular shoe storePerform a monologue on national TV
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
85
72
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
81
78
Exchange greetings with a coworkerMaintain good working relationships with almost all coworkers and clientsGain cooperation from a culturally diverse group of executives hostile to your company
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
81
73
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
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
81
71
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
Performing Administrative Activities
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
78
70
Complete routine paperwork on standard formsComplete tax forms required of self-employed peopleServe as the benefits director for a large computer sales organization
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.
77
70
Have little contact with people outside the organizationMake standard presentations about available servicesPrepare or deliver press releases
Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
76
71
Show a coworker how to operate a piece of equipmentProvide on-the-job training for clerical workersCoach a college athletic team
Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
76
62
Encourage two coworkers to stick with a tough assignmentLead an assembly team in an automobile plantLead a large team to design and build a new aircraft