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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Controlling Machines and Processes75
2.Getting Information73
3.Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events72
4.Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work68
5.Thinking Creatively65
6.Performing for or Working Directly with the Public61
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others61
8.Making Decisions and Solving Problems58
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings58
10.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships57
* Importance out of 100

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

Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
75
68
Operate a cash registerOperate a drilling rigOperate a precision milling machine
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
73
46
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
72
46
Test an automobile transmissionJudge the acceptability of food productsDetermine the reaction of a virus to a new drug
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
68
69
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
Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
65
51
Change the spacing on a printed reportAdapt popular music for a high school marching bandCreate new computer software
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.
61
50
Tend a highway toll boothSell shoes in a popular shoe storePerform a monologue on national TV
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
61
33
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.
58
58
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
58
44
Check to see if baking bread is doneTest electrical circuitsCheck the status of a patient in critical medical care
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
57
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