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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Recreation Workers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Scheduling Work and Activities96
2.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships90
3.Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others86
Thinking Creatively86
5.Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work83
6.Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates81
7.Communicating with Persons Outside Organization79
8.Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others76
Making Decisions and Solving Problems76
10.Assisting and Caring for Others75
* Importance out of 100

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Job Activity Scores

Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
96
66
Make appointments for patients using a predetermined schedulePrepare the work schedule for salesclerks in a large retail store"Schedule a complex conference program with multiple, parallel sessions"
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
90
80
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
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
86
58
Exchange information during a shift changeOrganize the cleanup crew after a major sporting eventAct as general contractor for building a large industrial complex
Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
86
67
Change the spacing on a printed reportAdapt popular music for a high school marching bandCreate new computer software
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
83
72
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
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
81
63
Write brief notes to othersReport the results of a sales meeting to a supervisorCreate a videotaped presentation of a company's internal policies
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.
79
67
Have little contact with people outside the organizationMake standard presentations about available servicesPrepare or deliver press releases
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
76
62
Apologize to a customer who complains about waiting too longGet two subordinates to agree about vacation schedulesNegotiate a major labor-management contract
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
76
48
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
75
52
Help a coworker complete an assignmentAssist a stranded traveler in finding lodgingCare for seriously injured persons in an emergency room