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Skill Areas

Learn about the most important skills for Freight and Cargo Inspectors. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each skill.

Importance*More Info
1.Mathematics83
2.Judgment and Decision Making73
3.Speaking72
4.Reading Comprehension71
5.Writing70
6.Quality Control Analysis59
7.Critical Thinking58
8.Monitoring56
9.Active Listening55
10.Coordination52
* Importance out of 100

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

Skill Area Scores

Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.
83
53
Count the amount of change to be given to a customerCalculate the square footage of a new home under constructionDevelop a mathematical model to simulate and resolve an engineering problem
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
73
42
Decide how scheduling a break will affect work flowEvaluate a loan application for degree of riskDecide whether a manufacturing company should invest in new robotics technology
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
72
44
Greet tourists and explain tourist attractionsInterview applicants to obtain personal and work historyArgue a legal case before the Supreme Court
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
71
51
Read step-by-step instructions for completing a formRead a memo from management describing new personnel policiesRead a scientific journal article describing surgical procedures
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
70
50
Take a telephone messageWrite a memo to staff outlining new directivesWrite a novel for publication
Quality Control Analysis
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
59
35
Inspect a draft memorandum for clerical errorsMeasure new part requisitions for tolerance to specificationsDevelop procedures to test a prototype of a new computer system
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
58
42
Determine whether a subordinate has a good excuse for being lateEvaluate customer complaints and determine appropriate responsesWrite legal brief challenging a federal law
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
56
39
Proofread and correct a letterMonitor a meeting's progress and revise the agenda to ensure that important topics are discussedReview corporate productivity and develop a plan to increase productivity
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.
55
46
Take a customer's orderAnswer inquiries regarding credit referencesPreside as judge in a complex legal disagreement
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
52
38
Schedule appointments for a medical clinicWork with others to put a new roof on a houseWork as director of a consulting project calling for interaction with multiple subcontractors