Bright Outlook

Yes

Automation Impact

Low

Salary Level
Much Above Average
Future Career

Yes

Title Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Experience A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Education Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Job Training Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Examples Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, sales managers, database administrators, teachers, chemists, environmental engineers, criminal investigators, and special agents.
SVP Range (7.0 to 8.0)
  • Majority (42.66) percent of respondents had : Bachelor's Degree
  • Some (23.57) percent of respondents had :Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  • Some (20.23) percent of respondents had :Master's Degree

Interest Code : ERI

  • 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.
  • Realistic-Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
  • Investigative-Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
  • Oral Comprehension-The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Oral Expression-The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Written Comprehension-The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Speech Recognition-The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  • Deductive Reasoning-The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Inductive Reasoning-The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
  • 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.
  • Integrity-Job requires being honest and ethical.
  • Persistence-Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
  • Analytical Thinking-Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
  • Attention to Detail-Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Top 3 Values

  • 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.
  • Working Conditions-Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
  • 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.
  • Persuasion-Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  • Reading Comprehension-Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Speaking-Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Critical Thinking-Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Social Perceptiveness-Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Computers and Electronics-Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
  • Engineering and Technology-Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
  • English Language-Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Mathematics-Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements, to promote the sale of company products, and to provide sales support.
  • Sell products requiring extensive technical expertise and support for installation and use, such as material handling equipment, numerical-control machinery, or computer systems.
  • Plan and modify product configurations to meet customer needs.
  • Confer with customers and engineers to assess equipment needs and to determine system requirements.
  • Prepare and deliver technical presentations that explain products or services to customers and prospective customers.
  • Arrange for demonstrations or trial installations of equipment.
  • Create sales or service contracts for products or services.
  • Secure and renew orders and arrange delivery.
  • Develop, present, or respond to proposals for specific customer requirements, including request for proposal responses and industry-specific solutions.
  • Visit prospective buyers at commercial, industrial, or other establishments to show samples or catalogs, and to inform them about product pricing, availability, and advantages.
  • 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.
  • Selling or Influencing Others-Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
  • Interacting With Computers-Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships-Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates-Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems-Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Telephone-Mostly you have telephone conversations in this job
  • Electronic Mail-Mostly you use electronic mail in this job
  • Deal With External Customers-Important to work with external customers or the public 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?
  • Face-to-Face Discussions-Mostly you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
  • Coordinate or Lead Others-Important to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job
  • Work With Work Group or Team-Important to work with others in a group or team in this job
  • Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results-The decisions an employee makes impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software e.g. Ab Initio
  • Graphics or photo imaging software e.g. Adobe Systems Adobe Flash
  • Data base management system software e.g. Apache Cassandra
  • Computer aided design CAD software e.g. Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Object or component oriented development software e.g. C++
  • Administration software e.g. Cisco Systems CiscoWorks
  • Network security or virtual private network VPN management software e.g. Cisco Systems VPN Client
  • Access software e.g. Citrix
  • Data base user interface and query software e.g. Data entry software
  • Web platform development software e.g. Enterprise JavaBeans
  • Desktop computers
  • Notebook computers e.g.Laptop computers
  • Mainframe computers
  • Personal computers
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