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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Historians. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.

Importance*More Info
1.Processing Information88
2.Documenting/Recording Information87
3.Getting Information85
4.Communicating with Persons Outside Organization82
5.Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others80
6.Training and Teaching Others74
7.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships70
Analyzing Data or Information70
9.Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge67
10.Performing for or Working Directly with the Public66
* Importance out of 100

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Job Activity Scores

Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
88
76
Tabulate the costs of parcel deliveriesCalculate the adjustments for insurance claimsCompile data for a complex scientific report
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
87
63
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
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
85
84
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.
82
80
Have little contact with people outside the organizationMake standard presentations about available servicesPrepare or deliver press releases
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
80
62
Interpret a blood pressure readingInterpret how foreign tax laws apply to U.S. exportsInterpret a complex experiment in physics for general audiences
Training and Teaching Others
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
74
52
Give coworkers brief instructions on a simple procedural changeTeach a social sciences course to high school studentsDevelop and conduct training programs for a medical school
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
70
63
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
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
70
72
Determine the location of a lost orderDetermine the interest cost to finance a new buildingAnalyze the cost of medical care services for all hospitals in the country
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
67
64
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
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.
66
52
Tend a highway toll boothSell shoes in a popular shoe storePerform a monologue on national TV