Details Report

Updated 2006

Details Report for:
11-1011.00 - Chief Executives

Determine and formulate policies and provide the overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within the guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Sample of reported job titles: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Vice President, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Executive Director, Executive Vice President (EVP), Finance Vice President, General Manager, Operations Vice President

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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance	Category	Task
88	Core	Direct and coordinate an organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency.
85	Core	Confer with board members, organization officials, and staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problems.
84	Core	Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company and its staff in meeting objectives, and to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
80	Core	Direct, plan, and implement policies, objectives, and activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, and to increase productivity.
78	Core	Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding and implementation of programs.
77	Core	Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
76	Core	Negotiate or approve contracts and agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal and state agencies, and other organizational entities.
75	Core	Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes.
74	Core	Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them.
74	Core	Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans and activities, the selection of directors and other high-level staff, and establishment and organization of major departments.
71	Core	Preside over or serve on boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.
70	Core	Prepare and present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes and rulings, and other items affecting businesses or program services.
69	Core	Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and sites.
69	Core	Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.
66	Core	Coordinate the development and implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, and other administrative control processes.
65	Core	Direct non-merchandising departments such as advertising, purchasing, credit, and accounting.
63	Core	Deliver speeches, write articles, and present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, and accomplish objectives.
77	Supplemental	Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations.
77	Supplemental	Review and analyze legislation, laws, and public policy, and recommend changes to promote and support interests of both the general population and special groups.
70	Supplemental	Nominate citizens to boards and commissions.
69	Supplemental	Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, and laws to organizations, government and corporate officials, and individuals.
68	Supplemental	Make presentations to legislative and other government committees regarding policies, programs, or budgets.
67	Supplemental	Refer major policy matters to elected representatives for final decisions.
67	Supplemental	Administer programs for selection of sites, construction of buildings, and provision of equipment and supplies.
67	Supplemental	Direct and coordinate activities of businesses involved with buying and selling investment products and financial services.
65	Supplemental	Direct and conduct studies and research on issues affecting areas of responsibility.
64	Supplemental	Attend and participate in meetings of municipal councils and council committees.
62	Supplemental	Organize and approve promotional campaigns.
61	Supplemental	Conduct or direct investigations or hearings to resolve complaints and violations of laws, or testify at such hearings.
57	Supplemental	Represent organizations and promote their objectives at official functions, or delegate representatives to do so.
48	Supplemental	Prepare bylaws approved by elected officials and ensure that bylaws are enforced.
30	Supplemental	Direct and coordinate activities between the United States Government and foreign entities to provide information and promote international interests and harmony.

Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Knowledge
86		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.
75		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
74		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
73		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.
73		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
67		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.
57		Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
51		Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
50		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
50		Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
49		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.
48		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
47		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.
38		Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
37		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.
30		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
30		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.
28		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
27		Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
26		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
25		Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
24		Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
20		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
18		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
17		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
15		Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
15		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.
14		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
13		Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
11		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
11		Foreign Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
8		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
6		Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Skill
99		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
96		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
92		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
92		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
92		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
90		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.
89		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
87		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
85		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
85		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
84		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
81		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
81		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
81		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
81		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
80		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
76		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
73		Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
71		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
70		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
68		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
68		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
60		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
58		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
57		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
53		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
51		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
48		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
45		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
33		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
33		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
28		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
23		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
22		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
12		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Ability
88		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
88		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
85		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
81		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.
81		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
81		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
81		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
78		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
75		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
75		Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
75		Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
66		Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
66		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
63		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
60		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
56		Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
56		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
56		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
53		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
53		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
53		Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
50		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
47		Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
44		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
31		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
31		Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
31		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
31		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
28		Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
22		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
19		Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
3		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
3		Response Orientation — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
0		Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
0		Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
0		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
0		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
0		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
0		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
0		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
0		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
0		Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
0		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
0		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
0		Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
0		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
0		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
0		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
0		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
0		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
0		Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
0		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Activity
94		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. conduct or attend staff meetings consult with managerial or supervisory personnel dictate correspondence
94		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
94		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. establish policy or laws
91		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. communicate technical information make presentations write business correspondence
91		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
91		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. establish and maintain relationships with community organizations
89		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
85		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. conduct legal hearings negotiate business contracts negotiate with federal and state agencies and other political organizations resolve personnel problems or grievances resolve worker or management conflicts
84		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. promote objectives of institution to associations, agencies, or community groups
80		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. analyze financial data analyze operational or management reports or records analyze organizational operating practices or procedures analyze social or economic data evaluate management programs
79		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. plan or organize work
78		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. write sales or informational speeches
76		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. assign work to staff or employees supervise advertising or public relations staff
75		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. confer with other departmental heads to coordinate activities direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff direct and coordinate financial activities manage industrial projects oversee execution of organizational or program policies
74		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
74		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. develop budgets develop management control systems manage contracts
73		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
69		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. use conflict resolution techniques use interviewing procedures use negotiation techniques use oral or written communication techniques use public speaking techniques
66		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
65		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. explain government laws or regulations explain rules, policies or regulations interpret laws or legislation
63		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.
61		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. recommend solutions of administrative problems
57		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
55		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. maintain safe work environment
54		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
53		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. verify investigative information
45		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
42		Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
41		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.
39		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
31		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
31		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. develop records management system develop staff policies direct and coordinate human resource programs implement employee bargaining agreements implement employee benefit plans implement employee compensation plans prepare reports for management
30		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
15		Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
12		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
12		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
12		Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
10		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.
9		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
8		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
6		Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Context		Work Context
100		Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
100		Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
100		Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — How do the decisions an employee makes impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company?
100		Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
99		Frequency of Decision Making — How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
98		Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
98		Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
96		Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
96		Duration of Typical Work Week — Number of hours typically worked in one week.
95		Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?
94		Structured versus Unstructured Work — To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
93		Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
93		Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
84		Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
83		Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
76		Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
73		Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
71		Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
71		Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
69		Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
67		Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?
64		Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
64		Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
63		In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
62		Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
61		Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
46		Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
37		Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?
34		Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
29		Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
27		Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
24		Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
20		Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?
20		Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
17		Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?
16		Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
16		Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
15		In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?
15		Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
12		Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
12		Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
12		Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
12		Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
12		Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment — How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
11		Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?
10		Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
10		Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
9		Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
9		Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
8		Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?
8		Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
4		Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?
4		Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?
4		Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection — How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?
0		Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?
0		Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?
0		Work Schedules — How regular are the work schedules for this job?

Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Component	Description
Title	Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Overall 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.

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.

Job Zone 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, physicists, school psychologists, and surgeons.

SVP Range	(8.0 and above)

Education	A bachelor's degree is the minimum formal education required for these occupations. However, many also 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).

Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Occupational Interest		Interest
100		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.
72		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.
45		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
28		Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
17		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.
6		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.

Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Style
96		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
96		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
95		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
94		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
92		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
92		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
91		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.
90		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
87		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
86		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
82		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
82		Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
81		Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
81		Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
76		Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
74		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

Work Values Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Extent		Work Value
100		Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
100		Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
89		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.
89		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.
72		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.
67		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.

Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)

11-2021.00	Marketing Managers
11-3031.01	Treasurers and Controllers
11-3040.00	Human Resources Managers
11-3051.00	Industrial Production Managers
11-3061.00	Purchasing Managers
11-3071.02	Storage and Distribution Managers
11-9033.00	Education Administrators, Postsecondary
11-9051.00	Food Service Managers
11-9121.00	Natural Sciences Managers
11-9131.00	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Attained
65	Bachelor's degree or higher
22	Some college
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Details Report for: 11-1011.00 - Chief Executives