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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Manicurists and Pedicurists. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Performing for or Working Directly with the Public87
2.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships73
3.Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge57
4.Assisting and Caring for Others56
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings56
6.Getting Information53
7.Making Decisions and Solving Problems51
* Importance out of 100

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

Job Activity Scores

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.
87
71
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.
73
69
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
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
57
52
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
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
56
48
Help a coworker complete an assignmentAssist a stranded traveler in finding lodgingCare for seriously injured persons in an emergency room
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
56
46
Check to see if baking bread is doneTest electrical circuitsCheck the status of a patient in critical medical care
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
53
33
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.
51
40
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan