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Work Activities — Interacting With Computers   Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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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98  88  15-1199.02 Computer Systems Engineers/Architects   Bright Outlook Bright Outlook  
95  86  11-3021.00 Computer and Information Systems Managers Bright Outlook
  • revise or correct errors in computer programs, software, or systems
  • test computer programs or systems
  • use computer application flow charts
  • use computer programming language
96  85  15-1121.00 Computer Systems Analysts Bright Outlook
  • adjust computer operation system
  • develop or maintain databases
  • implement computer system changes
  • install computer programs
  • maintain client-server database
  • operate computer networks
  • program computers for electronic engineering applications
  • program computers for management analysis applications
  • program computers for medical applications
  • program computers for social science applications
  • program computers using existing software
  • program mainframe computer
  • resolve computer program operational problems
  • resolve symbolic formulations in data processing applications
  • revise or correct errors in computer programs, software, or systems
  • test computer programs or systems
  • use computer application flow charts
  • use computer programming language
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use geographical information system (GIS) software
  • use relational database software
  • use spreadsheet software
  • write computer software, programs, or code
94  85  15-1122.00 Information Security Analysts
  • adjust computer operation system
  • conduct computer diagnostics to determine nature of problems
  • revise or correct errors in computer programs, software, or systems
  • test computer programs or systems
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software
99  84  15-1131.00 Computer Programmers Bright Outlook
  • adjust computer operation system
  • assist co-workers with software problems
  • configure computers in industrial or manufacturing setting
  • develop or maintain databases
  • implement computer system changes
  • install computer programs
  • maintain client-server database
  • program computers for electronic engineering applications
  • program computers for management analysis applications
  • program computers for medical applications
  • program computers for social science applications
  • program computers using existing software
  • program mainframe computer
  • resolve computer program operational problems
  • resolve symbolic formulations in data processing applications
  • revise or correct errors in computer programs, software, or systems
  • test computer programs or systems
  • test data communications hardware or software
  • use computer application flow charts
  • use computer graphics design software
  • use computer programming language
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use geographical information system (GIS) software
  • use relational database software
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software
  • write computer software, programs, or code
98  84  15-1132.00 Software Developers, Applications Bright Outlook
  • adjust computer operation system
  • check hardware or software to determine reliability
  • develop or maintain databases
  • install hardware, software, or peripheral equipment
  • program computers for electronic engineering applications
  • program computers using existing software
  • program mainframe computer
  • revise or correct errors in computer programs, software, or systems
  • test computer programs or systems
  • use computer programming language
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use spreadsheet software
  • write computer software, programs, or code
97  83  15-1142.00 Network and Computer Systems Administrators Bright Outlook
100  81  15-1199.03 Web Administrators Bright Outlook
99  80  15-1133.00 Software Developers, Systems Software Bright Outlook   Green Occupation Green
  • adjust computer operation system
  • check hardware or software to determine reliability
  • develop or maintain databases
  • program computers for electronic engineering applications
  • program mainframe computer
  • revise or correct errors in computer programs, software, or systems
  • test computer programs or systems
  • use computer programming language
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use spreadsheet software
  • write computer software, programs, or code
89  80  15-2021.00 Mathematicians
  • develop or maintain databases
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use relational database software
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software
100  78  27-1014.00 Multimedia Artists and Animators
  • use computer graphics design software
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software
99  78  19-2011.00 Astronomers
  • develop or maintain databases
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use relational database software
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software
98  78  19-1029.01 Bioinformatics Scientists Bright Outlook
94  78  15-1143.00 Computer Network Architects
  • adjust computer operation system
  • check hardware or software to determine reliability
  • configure computers in industrial or manufacturing setting
  • implement computer system changes
  • maintain client-server database
  • operate computer networks
  • program computers using existing software
  • program mainframe computer
  • resolve symbolic formulations in data processing applications
  • test computer programs or systems
  • test data communications hardware or software
  • use computer application flow charts
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software
  • write computer software, programs, or code
92  78  15-1111.00 Computer and Information Research Scientists
  • develop or maintain databases
  • program computers for electronic engineering applications
  • program computers using existing software
  • program mainframe computer
  • resolve symbolic formulations in data processing applications
  • test computer programs or systems
  • use computer application flow charts
  • use computer programming language
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use geographical information system (GIS) software
  • use relational database software
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software
  • write computer software, programs, or code
99  77  15-1151.00 Computer User Support Specialists Bright Outlook
  • adjust computer operation system
  • assist co-workers with software problems
  • conduct computer diagnostics to determine nature of problems
  • configure computers in industrial or manufacturing setting
  • install computer programs
  • install hardware, software, or peripheral equipment
  • program computers using existing software
  • test computer programs or systems
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use desktop publishing software
  • use geographical information system (GIS) software
  • use relational database software
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software
  • write computer software, programs, or code
100  76  15-1141.00 Database Administrators Bright Outlook
  • adjust computer operation system
  • develop or maintain budgeting databases
  • develop or maintain databases
  • implement computer system changes
  • install computer programs
  • install hardware, software, or peripheral equipment
  • maintain client-server database
  • operate computer networks
  • program mainframe computer
  • revise or correct errors in computer programs, software, or systems
  • test computer programs or systems
  • use computer application flow charts
  • use computer programming language
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use geographical information system (GIS) software
  • use relational database software
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software
  • write computer software, programs, or code
99  76  17-2061.00 Computer Hardware Engineers
  • develop or maintain databases
  • test computer programs or systems
  • use computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks
  • use computer graphics design software
  • use computer programming language
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use relational database software
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software
96  75  15-1134.00 Web Developers
92  75  25-1051.00 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve educational data
  • use geographical information system (GIS) software
98  74  15-1121.01 Informatics Nurse Specialists Bright Outlook
94  74  15-2011.00 Actuaries
  • develop or maintain databases
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use relational database software
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software
90  74  17-2199.08 Robotics Engineers Bright Outlook Green Occupation
89  74  49-2011.00 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
  • conduct computer diagnostics to determine nature of problems
  • configure computers in industrial or manufacturing setting
  • install hardware, software, or peripheral equipment
  • use computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
88  74  15-2091.00 Mathematical Technicians
  • develop or maintain databases
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use relational database software
  • use spreadsheet software
85  73  27-4011.00 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
  • use computer graphics design software
95  72  27-1011.00 Art Directors
  • use computer graphics design software
95  72  19-2099.01 Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists Bright Outlook Green Occupation
94  72  15-1199.04 Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists Bright Outlook Green Occupation
99  71  15-1199.11 Video Game Designers Bright Outlook

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