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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Singers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Thinking Creatively66
2.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships62
3.Making Decisions and Solving Problems58
4.Communicating with Persons Outside Organization57
5.Performing for or Working Directly with the Public55
6.Selling or Influencing Others54
7.Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others53
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work53
* Importance out of 100

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

Job Activity Scores

Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
66
58
Change the spacing on a printed reportAdapt popular music for a high school marching bandCreate new computer software
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
62
53
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.
58
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
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.
57
54
Have little contact with people outside the organizationMake standard presentations about available servicesPrepare or deliver press releases
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.
55
55
Tend a highway toll boothSell shoes in a popular shoe storePerform a monologue on national TV
Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
54
46
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
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
53
41
Exchange information during a shift changeOrganize the cleanup crew after a major sporting eventAct as general contractor for building a large industrial complex
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
53
50
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