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Learn about the most important job activities for Microbiologists. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Getting Information89
2.Documenting/Recording Information88
3.Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events87
4.Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge86
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings86
6.Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates84
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards84
8.Making Decisions and Solving Problems83
9.Analyzing Data or Information82
10.Interacting With Computers80
* Importance out of 100

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

Job Activity Scores

Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
89
79
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
88
72
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
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
87
84
Test an automobile transmissionJudge the acceptability of food productsDetermine the reaction of a virus to a new drug
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
86
86
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
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
86
82
Check to see if baking bread is doneTest electrical circuitsCheck the status of a patient in critical medical care
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
84
75
Write brief notes to othersReport the results of a sales meeting to a supervisorCreate a videotaped presentation of a company's internal policies
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.
84
77
Review forms for completenessEvaluate a complicated insurance claim for compliance with policy termsMake a ruling in court on a complicated motion
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
83
70
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
82
76
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
Interacting With Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
80
50
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