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1 O*NET Generalized Work Activities Ques. 1 2 3 4 5 Not Important* Important Very Important Extremely Important Somewhat Important Instructions for Making Work Activities Ratings These questions are about work activities. A work activity is a set of similar actions that are performed together in many different jobs. You will be asked about a series of different work activities and how they relate to your current job - that is, the job you hold now. Each activity in this questionnaire is named and defined. For example: You are then asked to answer two questions about that activity: How important is the activity to your current job? For example: How important is GETTING INFORMATION to the performance of your current job? Mark your answer by putting an X through the number that represents your answer. Do not mark on the line between the numbers. *If you rate the activity as Not Important to the performance of your job, mark the one [ ] then skip over question B and proceed to the next activity. What level of the activity is needed to perform your current job? To help you understand what we mean by level, we provide you with examples of job-related activities at different levels. For example: What level of GETTING INFORMATION is needed to perform your current job? Mark your answer by putting an X through the number that represents your answer. Do not mark on the line between the numbers. Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. A B 1 Follow a standard blueprint Review a budget Study international tax laws Highest Level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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Page 1: Instructions for Making Work Activities Ratings · 2018-10-25 · Instructions for Making Work Activities Ratings These questions are about work activities. A work activity is a set

1 O*NET Generalized Work Activities Ques.

1 2 3 4 5

NotImportant* Important

VeryImportant

ExtremelyImportant

SomewhatImportant

Instructions for Making Work Activities Ratings

These questions are about work activities. A work activity is a set of similar actions that areperformed together in many different jobs. You will be asked about a series of different workactivities and how they relate to your current job - that is, the job you hold now.

Each activity in this questionnaire is named and defined.

For example:

You are then asked to answer two questions about that activity:

How important is the activity to your current job?

For example:

How important is GETTING INFORMATION to the performance of your current job?

Mark your answer by putting an X through the number that represents your answer.Do not mark on the line between the numbers.

*If you rate the activity as Not Important to the performance of your job, mark the one [ ]then skip over question B and proceed to the next activity.

What level of the activity is needed to perform your current job?

To help you understand what we mean by level, we provide you with examples of job-relatedactivities at different levels. For example:

What level of GETTING INFORMATION is needed to perform your current job?

Mark your answer by putting an X through the number that represents your answer.Do not mark on the line between the numbers.

GettingInformation

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaininginformation from all relevant sources.

A

B

1

Follow a standard blueprint Review a budget

Study international tax laws

Highest Level

1 2

3 4

5 6

7

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2 O*NET Generalized Work Activities Ques.

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ExtremelyImportant

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1 2 3 4 5

NotImportant* Important

VeryImportant

ExtremelyImportant

SomewhatImportant

A. How important is GETTING INFORMATION to the performance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of GETTING INFORMATION is needed to perform your current job?

A. How important is IDENTIFYING OBJECTS, ACTIONS, AND EVENTS to theperformance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of IDENTIFYING OBJECTS, ACTIONS, AND EVENTS is needed toperform your current job?

1. Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwiseobtaining information from all relevantsources.

2. Identifying Objects,Actions, and Events

Identifying information by categorizing,estimating, recognizing differences orsimilarities, and detecting changes incircumstances or events.

Follow astandard blueprint Review a budget

Study internationaltax laws

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Test an automobiletransmission

Judge the acceptabilityof food products

Determine the reactionof a virus to a new drug

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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A. How important is MONITORING PROCESSES, MATERIALS, OR SURROUNDINGSto the performance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of MONITORING PROCESSES, MATERIALS, OR SURROUNDINGS isneeded to perform your current job?

A. How important is INSPECTING EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURES, OR MATERIALS tothe performance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of INSPECTING EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURES, OR MATERIALS is neededto perform your current job?

3. Monitoring Processes,Materials, orSurroundings

Monitoring and reviewing informationfrom materials, events, or theenvironment to detect or assessproblems.

4. Inspecting Equipment,Structures, or Materials

Inspecting equipment, structures, ormaterials to identify the cause of errors orother problems or defects.

Check to see ifbaking bread is done Test electrical circuits

Check the status ofa patient in critical

medical care

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Check that doors tobuilding are locked

Inspect equipmentin a chemical

processing plantInspect a nuclear

reactor

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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A. How important is ESTIMATING THE QUANTIFIABLE CHARACTERISTICS OFPRODUCTS, EVENTS, OR INFORMATION to the performance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of ESTIMATING THE QUANTIFIABLE CHARACTERISTICS OFPRODUCTS, EVENTS, OR INFORMATION is needed to perform your current job?

A. How important is JUDGING THE QUALITIES OF OBJECTS, SERVICES, ORPEOPLE to the performance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of JUDGING THE QUALITIES OF OBJECTS, SERVICES, OR PEOPLE isneeded to perform your current job?

5. Estimating the QuantifiableCharacteristics of Products,Events, or Information

Estimating sizes, distances, andquantities; or determining time,costs, resources, or materialsneeded to perform a work activity.

6. Judging the Qualities ofObjects, Services, orPeople

Assessing the value, importance, orquality of things or people.

Estimate the size ofhousehold furnishings

to be crated

Estimate the time requiredto evacuate a city in theevent of a major disaster

Estimate the amount ofnatural resources that lie

beneath the world’s oceans

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Determine whetherto remove a tree thathas been damaged

Determine the value ofproperty lost in a fire

Establish the value ofa recently discovered

ancient art work

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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A. How important is EVALUATING INFORMATION TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCEWITH STANDARDS to the performance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of EVALUATING INFORMATION TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCEWITH STANDARDS is needed to perform your current job?

A. How important is PROCESSING INFORMATION to the performance of your currentjob?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of PROCESSING INFORMATION is needed to perform your current job?

7. Evaluating Information toDetermine Compliancewith Standards

Using relevant information and individualjudgment to determine whether events orprocesses comply with laws, regulations,or standards.

8. Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorizing,calculating, tabulating, auditing, orverifying information or data.

Review formsfor completeness

Evaluate a complicatedinsurance claim for

compliance with policy terms

Make a ruling incourt on a

complicated motion

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Tabulate the costsof parcel deliveries

Calculate theadjustments forinsurance claims

Compile datafor a complex

scientific report

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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A. How important is ANALYZING DATA OR INFORMATION to the performance of yourcurrent job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of ANALYZING DATA OR INFORMATION is needed to perform yourcurrent job?

A. How important is MAKING DECISIONS AND SOLVING PROBLEMS to theperformance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of MAKING DECISIONS AND SOLVING PROBLEMS is needed to performyour current job?

9. Analyzing Data orInformation

Identifying the underlying principles,reasons, or facts of information bybreaking down information or data intoseparate parts.

10. Making Decisions andSolving Problems

Analyzing information and evaluatingresults to choose the best solution andsolve problems.

Determine thelocation of a

lost order

Determine theinterest cost to finance

a new building

Analyze the cost ofmedical care services

for all hospitalsin the country

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Determine themeal selectionfor a cafeteria

Select the locationfor a major

department store

Make the final decisionabout a company’s

5-year plan

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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A. How important is THINKING CREATIVELY to the performance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of THINKING CREATIVELY is needed to perform your current job?

A. How important is UPDATING AND USING RELEVANT KNOWLEDGE to theperformance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of UPDATING AND USING RELEVANT KNOWLEDGE is needed toperform your current job?

11. Thinking Creatively Developing, designing, or creating newapplications, ideas, relationships,systems, or products, including artisticcontributions.

12. Updating and UsingRelevant Knowledge

Keeping up-to-date technically andapplying new knowledge to your job.

Change thespacing on a

printed report

Adapt popularmusic for a high

school bandCreate new

computer software

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Keep up with pricechanges in a small

retail store

Keep current on changes inmaintenance procedures for

repairing sports cars

Learn information relatedto a complex and rapidly

changing technology

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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A. How important is DEVELOPING OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES to theperformance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of DEVELOPING OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES is needed to performyour current job?

A. How important is SCHEDULING WORK AND ACTIVITIES to the performance of yourcurrent job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of SCHEDULING WORK AND ACTIVITIES is needed to perform yourcurrent job?

13. Developing Objectivesand Strategies

Establishing long-range objectives andspecifying the strategies and actions toachieve them.

14. Scheduling Workand Activities

Scheduling events, programs, and activities, aswell as the work of others.

Plan the holidayschedule for an

airline workforce

Develop the plan tocomplete the merger oftwo organizations over

a 3-year period

Develop a 10-yearbusiness plan for an

organization

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Make appointments forpatients using a

predetermined schedule

Prepare the workschedule for

salesclerks in a largeretail store

Schedule a complexconference program

with multiple, parallelsessions

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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VeryImportant

ExtremelyImportant

SomewhatImportant

A. How important is ORGANIZING, PLANNING, AND PRIORITIZING WORK to theperformance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of ORGANIZING, PLANNING, AND PRIORITIZING WORK is needed toperform your current job?

A. How important is PERFORMING GENERAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES to theperformance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of PERFORMING GENERAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES is needed toperform your current job?

15. Organizing, Planning,and Prioritizing Work

Developing specific goals and plans toprioritize, organize, and accomplish yourwork.

16. Performing GeneralPhysical Activities

Performing physical activities that requireconsiderable use of your arms and legsand moving your whole body, such asclimbing, lifting, balancing, walking,stooping, and handling materials.

Organize a workschedule that is repetitive

and easy to plan

Plan and organize yourown activities that

often change

Prioritize and planmultiple tasks several

months ahead

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Walk betweenwork stations ina small office

Paint the outsideof a house

Climb up anddown poles to

install electricity

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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10 O*NET Generalized Work Activities Ques.

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VeryImportant

ExtremelyImportant

SomewhatImportant

A. How important is HANDLING AND MOVING OBJECTS to the performance of yourcurrent job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of HANDLING AND MOVING OBJECTS is needed to perform your currentjob?

A. How important is CONTROLLING MACHINES AND PROCESSES to the performanceof your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of CONTROLLING MACHINES AND PROCESSES is needed to performyour current job?

17. Handling and MovingObjects

Using hands and arms in handling,installing, positioning, and movingmaterials, and manipulating things.

18. Controlling Machinesand Processes

Using either control mechanisms or directphysical activity to operate machines orprocesses (not including computers orvehicles).

Change settings oncopy machines

Arrange booksin a library

Load boxes onan assembly line

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Operate acash register

Operate adrilling rig

Operate a precisionmilling machine

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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A. How important is WORKING WITH COMPUTERS to the performance of your currentjob?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of WORKING WITH COMPUTERS is needed to perform your current job?

A. How important is OPERATING VEHICLES, MECHANIZED DEVICES, OREQUIPMENT to the performance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of OPERATING VEHICLES, MECHANIZED DEVICES, OR EQUIPMENTis needed to perform your current job?

19. Working withComputers

Using computers and computer systems(including hardware and software) to program,write software, set up functions, enter data, orprocess information.

20. Operating Vehicles,Mechanized Devices, orEquipment

Running, maneuvering, navigating, ordriving vehicles or mechanizedequipment, such as forklifts, passengervehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Enter employeeinformation into acomputer database

Write software forkeeping track of parts

in inventory

Set up a new computersystem for a large

multinational company

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Drive a carDrive an 18-wheel

tractor-trailerHover a helicopter

in strong wind

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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A. How important is DRAFTING, LAYING OUT, AND SPECIFYING TECHNICALDEVICES, PARTS, AND EQUIPMENT to the performance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of DRAFTING, LAYING OUT, AND SPECIFYING TECHNICALDEVICES, PARTS, AND EQUIPMENT is needed to perform your current job?

A. How important is REPAIRING AND MAINTAINING MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT tothe performance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of REPAIRING AND MAINTAINING MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT isneeded to perform your current job?

21. Drafting, Laying Out, andSpecifying TechnicalDevices, Parts, andEquipment

Providing documentation, detailedinstructions, drawings, or specificationsto tell others about how devices, parts,equipment, or structures are to befabricated, constructed, assembled,modified, maintained, or used.

22. Repairing andMaintaining MechanicalEquipment

Servicing, repairing, adjusting, andtesting machines, devices, moving parts,and equipment that operate primarily onthe basis of mechanical (not electronic)principles.

Specify the lightingfor a work area

Specify thefurnishings for a

new school

Draw the electroniccircuitry for a high-speed

scientific computer

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Make simple, externaladjustments to a door hinge

with ordinary hand toolsAdjust a

grandfather clockOverhaul a

power plant turbine

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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A. How important is REPAIRING AND MAINTAINING ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT tothe performance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of REPAIRING AND MAINTAINING ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT isneeded to perform your current job?

A. How important is DOCUMENTING/RECORDING INFORMATION to the performanceof your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of DOCUMENTING/RECORDING INFORMATION is needed to performyour current job?

23. Repairing andMaintaining ElectronicEquipment

Servicing, repairing, calibrating,regulating, fine-tuning, or testingmachines, devices, and equipment thatoperate primarily on the basis of electricalor electronic (not mechanical) principles.

24. Documenting/RecordingInformation

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing,or maintaining information in written orelectronic/magnetic form.

Record the weightsof trucks that use

the highways

Document the resultsof a crime scene

investigation

Maintain information aboutthe use of orbiting satellites

for private industrycommunications

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Use knobs to adjusta television picture

Make repairs byremoving and replacing

circuit boards

Use complex testequipment to calibrateelectronic equipment

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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A. How important is INTERPRETING THE MEANING OF INFORMATION FOROTHERS to the performance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of INTERPRETING THE MEANING OF INFORMATION FOR OTHERS isneeded to perform your current job?

A. How important is COMMUNICATING WITH SUPERVISORS, PEERS, ORSUBORDINATES to the performance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of COMMUNICATING WITH SUPERVISORS, PEERS, ORSUBORDINATES is needed to perform your current job?

25. Interpreting the Meaningof Information for Others

Translating or explaining whatinformation means and how it can beused.

26. Communicating withSupervisors, Peers, orSubordinates

Providing information to supervisors,coworkers, and subordinates bytelephone, in written form, e-mail, or inperson.

Write briefnotes to others

Report the resultsof a sales meeting

to a supervisor

Create videotapedpresentation of a

company’s internal policies

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Interpret a bloodpressure reading

Interpret howforeign tax laws

apply to U.S. exports

Interpret a complexexperiment in physicsfor general audiences

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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ExtremelyImportant

SomewhatImportant

A. How important is COMMUNICATING WITH PEOPLE OUTSIDE THEORGANIZATION to the performance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of COMMUNICATING WITH PEOPLE OUTSIDE THE ORGANIZATIONis needed to perform your current job?

A. How important is ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING INTERPERSONALRELATIONSHIPS to the performance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING INTERPERSONALRELATIONSHIPS is needed to perform your current job?

27. Communicating withPeople Outside theOrganization

Communicating with people outside theorganization, representing the organizationto customers, the public, government, andother external sources. This informationcan be exchanged in person, in writing, orby telephone or e-mail.

28. Establishing andMaintaining InterpersonalRelationships

Developing constructive and cooperativeworking relationships with others andmaintaining them over time.

Exchangegreetings with

a coworker

Maintain good workingrelationships with almostall coworkers and clients

Gain cooperation froma culturally diverse group

of executives hostileto your company

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Have little contactwith people outside

the organization

Make standardpresentations aboutavailable services

Prepare or deliverpress releases

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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SomewhatImportant

A. How important is ASSISTING AND CARING FOR OTHERS to the performance of yourcurrent job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of ASSISTING AND CARING FOR OTHERS is needed to perform yourcurrent job?

A. How important is SELLING OR INFLUENCING OTHERS to the performance of yourcurrent job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of SELLING OR INFLUENCING OTHERS is needed to perform yourcurrent job?

29. Assisting and Caring forOthers

Providing personal assistance, medicalattention, emotional support, or otherpersonal care to others such ascoworkers, customers, or patients.

30. Selling or InfluencingOthers

Convincing others to buymerchandise/goods or to otherwisechange their minds or actions.

Help a coworkercomplete an assignment

Assist a strandedtraveler in

finding lodging

Care for seriouslyinjured persons in an

emergency room

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Convince acoworker to assistwith an assignment

Deliver standard arguments orsales pitches to convince others

to buy popular products

Deliver majorsales campaign in

a new market

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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SomewhatImportant

A. How important is RESOLVING CONFLICTS AND NEGOTIATING WITH OTHERS tothe performance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of RESOLVING CONFLICTS AND NEGOTIATING WITH OTHERS isneeded to perform your current job?

A. How important is PERFORMING FOR OR WORKING DIRECTLY WITH THEPUBLIC to the performance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of PERFORMING FOR OR WORKING DIRECTLY WITH THE PUBLIC isneeded to perform your current job?

31. Resolving Conflicts andNegotiating with Others

Handling complaints, settling disputes,and resolving grievances and conflicts, orotherwise negotiating with others.

32. Performing for orWorking Directly with thePublic

Performing for people or dealing directlywith the public. This includes servingcustomers in restaurants and stores, andreceiving clients or guests.

Apologize to a customer who complains about

waiting too long

Get two subordinates to agree about

vacation schedules

Negotiate a major labor-management

contract

Highest Level

1 2

3 4

5 6

7

Tend a highwaytoll booth

Sell shoes in apopular shoe store

Perform a monologueon national TV

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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18 O*NET Generalized Work Activities Ques.

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A. How important is COORDINATING THE WORK AND ACTIVITIES OF OTHERS tothe performance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of COORDINATING THE WORK AND ACTIVITIES OF OTHERS isneeded to perform your current job?

A. How important is DEVELOPING AND BUILDING TEAMS to the performance of yourcurrent job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of DEVELOPING AND BUILDING TEAMS is needed to perform yourcurrent job?

33. Coordinating the Workand Activities of Others

Getting members of a group to worktogether to accomplish tasks.

34. Developing and BuildingTeams

Encouraging and building mutual trust,respect, and cooperation among teammembers.

Exchange informationduring a shift change

Organize the cleanupcrew after a major

sporting event

Act as general contractorfor building a largeindustrial complex

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Encourage twocoworkers to stick with

a tough assignment

Lead an assemblyteam in an

automobile plant

Lead a large team todesign and build

a new aircraft

Highest Level

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19 O*NET Generalized Work Activities Ques.

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VeryImportant

ExtremelyImportant

SomewhatImportant

A. How important is TRAINING AND TEACHING OTHERS to the performance of yourcurrent job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of TRAINING AND TEACHING OTHERS is needed to perform your currentjob?

A. How important is GUIDING, DIRECTING, AND MOTIVATING SUBORDINATES tothe performance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of GUIDING, DIRECTING, AND MOTIVATING SUBORDINATES isneeded to perform your current job?

35. Training and TeachingOthers

Identifying the educational needs ofothers, developing formal educational ortraining programs or classes, andteaching or instructing others.

36. Guiding, Directing, andMotivating Subordinates

Providing guidance and direction tosubordinates, including settingperformance standards and monitoringperformance.

Give coworkers briefinstructions on a simple

procedural change

Teach a social sciencescourse to high school

students

Develop and conducttraining programs for a

medical school

Highest Level

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Work occasionally as abackup supervisor

Supervise a small numberof subordinates in awell-paid industry

Manage a severelydownsized unit

Highest Level

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20 O*NET Generalized Work Activities Ques.

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NotImportant* Important

VeryImportant

ExtremelyImportant

SomewhatImportant

1 2 3 4 5

NotImportant* Important

VeryImportant

ExtremelyImportant

SomewhatImportant

A. How important is COACHING AND DEVELOPING OTHERS to the performance ofyour current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of COACHING AND DEVELOPING OTHERS is needed to perform yourcurrent job?

A. How important is PROVIDING CONSULTATION AND ADVICE TO OTHERS to theperformance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of PROVIDING CONSULTATION AND ADVICE TO OTHERS is neededto perform your current job?

37. Coaching andDeveloping Others

Identifying the developmental needs ofothers and coaching, mentoring, orotherwise helping others to improve theirknowledge or skills.

38. Providing Consultationand Advice to Others

Providing guidance and expert advice tomanagement or other groups ontechnical, systems-, or process-relatedtopics.

Show a coworkerhow to operate a

piece of equipment

Provide on-the-jobtraining for

clerical workersCoach a college

athletic team

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Work in a positionthat requires littleadvising of others

Recommend a new softwarepackage to increase

operational efficiency

Provide ideas forchanging an organization

to increase profitability

Highest Level

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21 O*NET Generalized Work Activities Ques.

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NotImportant* Important

VeryImportant

ExtremelyImportant

SomewhatImportant

A. How important is PERFORMING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES to theperformance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of PERFORMING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES is needed to performyour current job?

A. How important is STAFFING ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS to the performance of yourcurrent job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of STAFFING ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS is needed to perform yourcurrent job?

39. PerformingAdministrative Activities

Performing day-to-day administrativetasks such as maintaining informationfiles and processing paperwork.

40. Staffing OrganizationalUnits

Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring,and promoting employees in anorganization.

Complete routinepaperwork onstandard forms

Complete tax formsrequired of self-employed people

Serve as the benefits directorfor a large computersales organization

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Work in aposition that hasminimal staffing

requirements

Interview candidatesfor a sales position

and make hiringrecommendations

Direct a large recruitingand employment program

for a large internationalmanufacturing organization

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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22 O*NET Generalized Work Activities Ques.

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A. How important is MONITORING AND CONTROLLING RESOURCES to theperformance of your current job?

* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next activity.

B. What level of MONITORING AND CONTROLLING RESOURCES is needed toperform your current job?

41. Monitoring andControlling Resources

Monitoring and controlling resources andoverseeing the spending of money.

Work as a housekeeperresponsible for keeping

track of linens

Work as a chefresponsible for ordering

food for the menu

Serve as a financialexecutive in charge of alarge company’s budget

Highest Level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7