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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Insurance Sales Agents. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Selling or Influencing Others87
2.Communicating with Persons Outside Organization86
3.Performing for or Working Directly with the Public84
4.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships83
5.Getting Information81
6.Making Decisions and Solving Problems76
7.Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others73
8.Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge69
9.Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events67
10.Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work66
* Importance out of 100

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Job Activity Scores

Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
87
73
Convince a coworker to assist with an assignmentDeliver standard arguments or sales pitches to convince others to buy popular productsDeliver major sales campaign in a new market
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.
86
76
Have little contact with people outside the organizationMake standard presentations about available servicesPrepare or deliver press releases
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.
84
73
Tend a highway toll boothSell shoes in a popular shoe storePerform a monologue on national TV
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
83
79
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
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
81
63
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
76
67
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
73
66
Apologize to a customer who complains about waiting too longGet two subordinates to agree about vacation schedulesNegotiate a major labor-management contract
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
69
67
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
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
67
62
Test an automobile transmissionJudge the acceptability of food productsDetermine the reaction of a virus to a new drug
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
66
64
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