Bright Outlook

Yes

Automation Impact

High

Salary Level
Much Below Average
Title Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Experience Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Job Training Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Examples These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include sheet metal workers, forest fire fighters, customer service representatives, physical therapist aides, salespersons (retail), and tellers.
SVP Range (4.0 to 6.0)
  • Majority (63.45) percent of respondents had : High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  • Some (19.32) percent of respondents had :Less than a High School Diploma
  • Some (9.79) percent of respondents had :Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

Interest Code : EC

  • Enterprising-Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Conventional-Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
  • Oral Expression-The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Oral Comprehension-The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Speech Recognition-The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  • Speech Clarity-The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  • Problem Sensitivity-The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
  • Written Comprehension-The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Dependability-Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
  • Cooperation-Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
  • Attention to Detail-Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
  • Integrity-Job requires being honest and ethical.
  • Self Control-Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility-Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Top 3 Values

  • Relationships-Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
  • Support-Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
  • Achievement-Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
  • Persuasion-Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  • 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.
  • Speaking-Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Service Orientation-Actively looking for ways to help people.
  • Social Perceptiveness-Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  • Negotiation-Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  • Sales and Marketing-Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
  • Customer and Personal Service-Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • English Language-Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Administration and Management-Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Mathematics-Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Clerical-Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
  • Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
  • Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
  • Maintain records related to sales.
  • Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.
  • Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.
  • Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
  • Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
  • Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.
  • Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
  • Demonstrate use or operation of merchandise.
  • 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.
  • Selling or Influencing Others-Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
  • Getting Information-Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships-Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems-Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates-Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Telephone-Mostly you have telephone conversations in this job
  • Contact With Others-This job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
  • Deal With External Customers-Important to work with external customers or the public in this job
  • Face-to-Face Discussions-Mostly you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
  • Work With Work Group or Team-Important to work with others in a group or team in this job
  • Physical Proximity-Mostly this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people
  • Freedom to Make Decisions-The job offers decision making freedom without supervision
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate-Required to be very exact or highly accurate in performing this job
  • Graphics or photo imaging software e.g. Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks
  • Point of sale POS software e.g. Advanced Retail Management Systems Retail Pro
  • Computer aided design CAD software e.g. Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Point of sale POS software e.g. Bibase 4POS Retail
  • Development environment software e.g. Eclipse IDE
  • Human resources software e.g. Exact Software
  • Point of sale POS software e.g. EZ Software Solutions
  • Web page creation and editing software e.g. Facebook
  • Data base user interface and query software e.g. FileMaker Pro
  • Operating system software e.g. Handheld computer device software
  • Adjustable widemouth pliers
  • Adjustable wrenches
  • Bar code reader equipment e.g.Barcode scanners
  • Cash registers
  • Domestic clothing irons e.g.Clothing irons
  • Garment steamer e.g.Clothing steamers
  • Cash registers e.g.Computerized cash registers
  • Magnetic stripe readers and encoders e.g.Credit card processing machines
  • Desktop computers
  • Electronic funds transfer point of sale equipment e.g.Electronic funds transfer EFT terminals
Job Family
Industries
Retail Trade (89%)
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Cluster
Pathway