Bright Outlook

Yes

Automation Impact

Low

Salary Level
Much Above Average
Future Career

Yes

Title Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Experience Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
Education Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Job Training Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
Examples These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include librarians, lawyers, aerospace engineers, wildlife biologists, school psychologists, surgeons, treasurers, and controllers.
SVP Range (8.0 and above)
  • Majority (52) percent of respondents had : Master's Degree
  • Some (28) percent of respondents had :Bachelor's Degree
  • Some (12) percent of respondents had :Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master

Interest Code : SIR

  • Social-Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Written Comprehension-The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • 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 Expression-The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
  • Speech Clarity-The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  • Integrity-Job requires being honest and ethical.
  • Cooperation-Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
  • Dependability-Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
  • Concern for Others-Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
  • Independence-Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
  • Self Control-Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

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.
  • 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.
  • Independence-Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
  • 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.
  • Writing-Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Monitoring-Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Social Perceptiveness-Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  • Service Orientation-Actively looking for ways to help people.
  • Education and Training-Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
  • English Language-Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Psychology-Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
  • 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.
  • Therapy and Counseling-Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
  • Teach cane skills, including cane use with a guide, diagonal techniques, and two-point touches.
  • Train clients to use tactile, auditory, kinesthetic, olfactory, and propioceptive information.
  • Assess clients' functioning in areas such as vision, orientation and mobility skills, social and emotional issues, cognition, physical abilities, and personal goals.
  • Teach clients to travel independently, using a variety of actual or simulated travel situations or exercises.
  • Monitor clients' progress to determine whether changes in rehabilitation plans are needed.
  • Develop rehabilitation or instructional plans collaboratively with clients, based on results of assessments, needs, and goals.
  • Recommend appropriate mobility devices or systems, such as human guides, dog guides, long canes, electronic travel aids (ETAs), and other adaptive mobility devices (AMDs).
  • Train clients with visual impairments to use mobility devices or systems, such as human guides, dog guides, electronic travel aids (ETAs), and other adaptive mobility devices (AMDs).
  • Collaborate with specialists, such as rehabilitation counselors, speech pathologists, and occupational therapists, to provide client solutions.
  • Provide consultation, support, or education to groups such as parents and teachers.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates-Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships-Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
  • Documenting/Recording Information-Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies-Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
  • Getting Information-Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Training and Teaching Others-Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
  • Electronic Mail-Mostly you use electronic mail in this job
  • Freedom to Make Decisions-The job offers decision making freedom without supervision
  • Face-to-Face Discussions-Mostly you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work-Job is structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals
  • 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?
  • Physical Proximity-Mostly this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people
  • Work With Work Group or Team-Important to work with others in a group or team in this job
  • Device drivers or system software e.g. Ai Squared ZoomText
  • Computer based training software e.g. American Printing House for the Blind Talking Typer
  • Analytical or scientific software e.g. Arkenstone Atlas Speaks
  • Device drivers or system software e.g. Axistive BigShot Screen Magnifier
  • Internet browser software
  • Data base user interface and query software e.g. Microsoft Access
  • Spreadsheet software e.g. Microsoft Excel
  • Office suite software e.g. Microsoft Office
  • Word processing software e.g. Microsoft Word
  • Device drivers or system software e.g. ZoomWare Screen Magnifier
  • Incandescent lamps e.g.Adjustable task lamps
  • Eye charts or vision cards e.g.Amsler grids
  • Computer display glare screens e.g.Anti-glare visors
  • Eye charts or vision cards e.g.Astigmatism wheel charts
  • Eye charts or vision cards e.g.Bailey-Lovie Acuity Chart
  • Magnifiers e.g.Bar magnifiers
  • Braille devices for the physically challenged e.g.Braille embossers
  • Braille devices for the physically challenged e.g.Braille label makers
  • Braille devices for the physically challenged e.g.Braille laptop computers
  • Braille devices for the physically challenged e.g.Braille personal digital assistants
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