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Skill Areas

Learn about the most important skills for Urban and Regional Planners. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each skill.

Importance*More Info
1.Writing86
2.Active Listening85
3.Reading Comprehension84
4.Time Management81
Critical Thinking81
Speaking81
7.Judgment and Decision Making78
8.Complex Problem Solving73
Service Orientation73
10.Coordination70
* Importance out of 100

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

Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
86
73
Take a telephone messageWrite a memo to staff outlining new directivesWrite a novel for publication
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
85
69
Take a customer's orderAnswer inquiries regarding credit referencesPreside as judge in a complex legal disagreement
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
84
71
Read step-by-step instructions for completing a formRead a memo from management describing new personnel policiesRead a scientific journal article describing surgical procedures
Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
81
69
Keep a monthly calendar of appointmentsAllocate the time of subordinates to projects for the coming weekAllocate the time of scientists to multiple research projects
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
81
68
Determine whether a subordinate has a good excuse for being lateEvaluate customer complaints and determine appropriate responsesWrite legal brief challenging a federal law
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
81
73
Greet tourists and explain tourist attractionsInterview applicants to obtain personal and work historyArgue a legal case before the Supreme Court
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
78
69
Decide how scheduling a break will affect work flowEvaluate a loan application for degree of riskDecide whether a manufacturing company should invest in new robotics technology
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
73
75
Lay out tools to complete a jobRedesign a floor layout to take advantage of new manufacturing techniquesDevelop and implement a plan to provide emergency relief for a major metropolitan area
Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.
73
66
Ask customers if they would like cups of coffee"Make flight reservations for customers, using airline reservation system"Direct relief agency operations in a disaster area
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
70
77
Schedule appointments for a medical clinicWork with others to put a new roof on a houseWork as director of a consulting project calling for interaction with multiple subcontractors