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Learn about the most important job activities for Orthodontists. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Making Decisions and Solving Problems87
2.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships85
3.Performing for or Working Directly with the Public82
4.Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge78
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events78
6.Selling or Influencing Others76
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates76
Getting Information76
9.Documenting/Recording Information75
10.Developing and Building Teams73
* Importance out of 100

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Job Activity Scores

Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
87
77
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
85
73
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
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.
82
73
Tend a highway toll boothSell shoes in a popular shoe storePerform a monologue on national TV
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
78
76
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.
78
64
Test an automobile transmissionJudge the acceptability of food productsDetermine the reaction of a virus to a new drug
Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
76
60
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 Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
76
62
Write brief notes to othersReport the results of a sales meeting to a supervisorCreate a videotaped presentation of a company's internal policies
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
76
72
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.
75
51
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
Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
73
60
Encourage two coworkers to stick with a tough assignmentLead an assembly team in an automobile plantLead a large team to design and build a new aircraft