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Careers / Self-Enrichment Education Teachers |
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| Summary Description |
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Teach or instruct courses other than those that normally lead to an occupational objective or degree. Courses may include self-improvement, nonvocational, and nonacademic subjects. Teaching may or may not take place in a traditional educational institution. |
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Acting Teacher |
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Adjunct Professor |
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Adult Education Instructor |
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Adult Education Teacher |
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Adult Educator |
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Adventure Education Teacher |
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Americanization Teacher |
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Art Educator |
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Art Instructor |
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Art Teacher |
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Arts and Crafts Teacher |
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Athletic Instructor |
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Athletics Teacher |
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Ballet Teacher |
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Baton Teacher |
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Bridge Instructor |
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Bridge Teacher |
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Ceramics Instructor |
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Ceramics Teacher |
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Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) |
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Chef Instructor |
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Chef Teacher |
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Childbirth and Infant Care Teacher |
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Choir Teacher |
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Choral Teacher |
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Citizenship Teacher |
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Civil Preparedness Training Officer |
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Community Educator |
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Computer Science Teacher |
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Computer Technology Instructor |
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Computer Trainer |
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32. |
Cooking Instructor |
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Cooking Teacher |
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CPR Instructor (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instructor) |
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Culinary Art Teacher |
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Dance Instructor |
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Dance Teacher |
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38. |
Dancing Instructor |
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Dancing Teacher |
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Defensive Driving Instructor |
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Diving Instructor |
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Drama Teacher |
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Dramatic Coach |
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Dramatic Teacher |
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Driver Education Instructor |
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Driver Education Road Instructor |
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Driver Trainer |
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Driver's Education Instructor |
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Driving Instructor |
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Driving Teacher |
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ESL Instructor (English as a Second Language Instructor) |
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ESL Teacher (English as a Second Language Teacher) |
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Firearms Instructor |
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First Aid Instructor |
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First Aid Teacher |
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Flight Instructor |
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Floral Design Teacher |
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Flute Teacher |
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Flying Instructor |
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Flying Teacher |
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Foreign Language Teacher |
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Guitar Instructor |
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Guitar Teacher |
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Gymnastics Coach |
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Gymnastics Instructor |
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Health Teacher |
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Hebrew Teacher |
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Hip Hop Dance Instructor |
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Home Economics Teacher |
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Horseback Riding Instructor |
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Information Technology Teacher |
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Instructor |
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Instrumental Music Teacher |
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Judo Instructor |
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Karate Instructor |
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Knitting Teacher |
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Language Instructor |
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Language Teacher |
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Life Enrichment Assistant |
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Martial Arts Instructor |
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Modeling Instructor |
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Music Director |
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Music Educator |
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Music Instructor |
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Music Teacher |
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Navigation Teacher |
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Organ Teacher |
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Organic Gardening Teacher |
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Parent Educator |
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Personal Finance Instructor |
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Photography Instructor |
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Piano Instructor |
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Piano Teacher |
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Pilot Teacher |
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Prenatal Teacher |
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Professor |
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Public Speaking Teacher |
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Rescue Instructor |
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Riding Instructor |
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Russian Language Instructor |
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Safety Teacher |
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Sailing Instructor |
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Scuba Dive Training Instructor |
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Scuba Diving Instructor |
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Scuba Instructor |
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Sewing Teacher |
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Sign Language Teacher |
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Singing Teacher |
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Ski Instructer |
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Skiing Instructor |
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Snowboard Instructor |
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Speech Teacher |
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Speed Reading Teacher |
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Student Driving Instructor |
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Swimming Instructor |
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Teacher |
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Tennis Camp Instructor |
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Theater Education Teacher |
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Theater Teacher |
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Therapeutic Riding Instructor |
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121. |
Typing Teacher |
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Ukrainian Folk Arts Instructor |
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Violin Teacher |
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Violin Tutor |
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Vocal Teacher |
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Voice Coach |
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Voice Instructor |
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128. |
Voice Teacher |
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Water Safety Teacher |
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130. |
Weaving Teacher |
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Yoga Teacher |
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| Job Tasks |
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Monitor students' performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives.
- Monitor student performance.
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Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Apply multiple teaching methods.
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Enforce policies and rules governing students.
- Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.
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Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by administrative policy.
- Maintain student records.
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Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
- Monitor student performance.
- Teach others to use technology or equipment.
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Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
- Assess educational needs of students.
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Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations, and provide individual instruction to teach topics and skills such as cooking, dancing, writing, physical fitness, photography, personal finance, and flying.
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Schedule class times to ensure maximum attendance.
- Schedule instructional activities.
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Assign and grade class work and homework.
- Evaluate student work.
- Assign class work to students.
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Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
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Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests, and issue grades in accordance with performance.
- Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
- Prepare tests.
- Evaluate student work.
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Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Develop instructional objectives.
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Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Plan educational activities.
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Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
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Prepare instructional program objectives, outlines, and lesson plans.
- Develop instructional objectives.
- Document lesson plans.
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Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Plan educational activities.
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Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination.
- Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
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Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Set up classroom materials or equipment.
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Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine their priorities for their children.
- Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
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Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
- Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
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Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.
- Select educational materials or equipment.
- Distribute instructional or library materials.
- Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
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Participate in publicity planning and student recruitment.
- Promote educational institutions or programs.
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Confer with other teachers and professionals to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and development.
- Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
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Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
- Plan experiential learning activities.
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Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Create technology-based learning materials.
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Meet with other instructors to discuss individual students and their progress.
- Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
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Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
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Observe and evaluate the performance of other instructors.
- Evaluate performance of educational staff.
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Write instructional articles on designated subjects.
- Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
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Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
- Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
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| Work Activities |
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| Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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| Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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| 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. |
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| Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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| Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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| Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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| Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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| Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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| 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. |
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| Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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| Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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| Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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| Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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| Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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| Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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| Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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| Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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| Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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| Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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| Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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| Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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| Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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| Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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| Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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| Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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| Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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| Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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| Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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| Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment —
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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| Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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| Interesting Fact |
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| The occupation expected to experience the largest growth in total employment between 2002 and 2012 is Registered Nursing. |
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