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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.Getting Information84
2.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships83
3.Making Decisions and Solving Problems77
4.Processing Information76
5.Interacting With Computers75
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards75
7.Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates72
8.Selling or Influencing Others71
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events71
10.Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others70
* Importance out of 100

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Job Activity Scores

Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
84
63
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.
83
70
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
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
77
63
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan
Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
76
63
Tabulate the costs of parcel deliveriesCalculate the adjustments for insurance claimsCompile data for a complex scientific report
Interacting With Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
75
43
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
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
75
62
Review forms for completenessEvaluate a complicated insurance claim for compliance with policy termsMake a ruling in court on a complicated motion
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
72
56
Write brief notes to othersReport the results of a sales meeting to a supervisorCreate a videotaped presentation of a company's internal policies
Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
71
56
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
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
71
52
Test an automobile transmissionJudge the acceptability of food productsDetermine the reaction of a virus to a new drug
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
70
56
Apologize to a customer who complains about waiting too longGet two subordinates to agree about vacation schedulesNegotiate a major labor-management contract