Statistical Assistants
Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. May perform actuarial computations and compile charts and graphs for use by actuaries. Includes actuarial clerks.
Sample of reported job titles:
Actuarial Analyst, Actuarial Assistant, Actuarial Technician, Administrative Analyst, Research Assistant, Statistical Clerk, Statistical Technician
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Tasks
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Compute and analyze data, using statistical formulas and computers or calculators.
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Check source data to verify completeness and accuracy.
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Enter data into computers for use in analyses or reports.
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Compile reports, charts, or graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses.
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Participate in the publication of data or information.
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File data and related information, and maintain and update databases.
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Organize paperwork, such as survey forms or reports, for distribution or analysis.
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Code data prior to computer entry, using lists of codes.
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Compile statistics from source materials, such as production or sales records, quality-control or test records, time sheets, or survey sheets.
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Interview people and keep track of their responses.
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Check survey responses for errors, such as the use of pens instead of pencils, and set aside response forms that cannot be used.
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Select statistical tests for analyzing data.
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Discuss data presentation requirements with clients.
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Technology Skills
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Analytical or scientific software — IBM SPSS Statistics

; Minitab; SAS

; The MathWorks MATLAB
; 7 more
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Business intelligence and data analysis software — Tableau
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Computer aided design CAD software — Bentley MicroStation
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Customer relationship management CRM software — Avidian Technologies Prophet
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Data base management system software — Oracle PL/SQL
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Data base reporting software — SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports
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Data base user interface and query software — Database software; Microsoft Access

; QSR International NVivo; Structured query language SQL
; 1 more
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Development environment software — A programming language APL; Microsoft Visual Basic

; Microsoft Visual Studio

; Software development tools
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Document management software — Hyland OnBase Enterprise Content Management
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Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook
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Financial analysis software — GGY AXIS; PolySystems Asset Delphi; Towers Perrin MoSes
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Graphics or photo imaging software — Harvard Graphics
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Internet browser software — Web browser software
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Object or component oriented development software — C#

; C++

; Oracle Java

; R
; 1 more
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Office suite software — Corel WordPerfect Office Suite; Google Workspace software

; Microsoft Office software
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Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
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Spreadsheet software — IBM Lotus 1-2-3; Microsoft Excel
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Web platform development software — Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
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Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technologies are requirements most frequently included across all employer job postings.
In Demand skills are frequently included in employer job postings for this occupation.
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Work Activities
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Working 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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Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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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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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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Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
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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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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
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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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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
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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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Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
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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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Communicating with People Outside the 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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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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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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Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
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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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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.
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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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Providing 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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Detailed Work Activities
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Analyze operational or research data.
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Check data for recording errors.
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Compile data or documentation.
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Enter information into databases or software programs.
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Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information.
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File documents or records.
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Prepare research or technical reports.
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Develop data analysis or data management procedures.
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Code data or other information.
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Confer with clients to determine needs.
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Send information, materials or documentation.
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Work Context
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E-Mail — 99% responded “Every day.”
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Spend Time Sitting — 80% responded “Continually or almost continually.”
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Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams — 77% responded “Every day.”
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Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 70% responded “Extremely important.”
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Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 78% responded “Every day.”
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Telephone Conversations — 62% responded “Every day.”
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Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team — 38% responded “Very important.”
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Contact With Others — 41% responded “Constant contact with others.”
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Freedom to Make Decisions — 36% responded “A lot of freedom.”
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Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals — 53% responded “Some freedom.”
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Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — 50% responded “More than half the time.”
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Time Pressure — 51% responded “Once a month or more but not every week.”
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Duration of Typical Work Week — 49% responded “40 hours.”
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Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 34% responded “Important results.”
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Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities — 32% responded “Very important.”
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Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — 34% responded “Extremely important.”
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Frequency of Decision Making — 35% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”
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Deal With External Customers or the Public in General — 29% responded “Very important.”
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Level of Competition — 36% responded “Moderately competitive.”
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Job Zone
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- Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Related 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.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
- Job Zone Examples
- Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
- SVP Range
- (7.0 to < 8.0)
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Training & Credentials
- State training
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- Local training
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- Certifications
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Apprenticeship Opportunities
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Skills
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Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
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Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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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.
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Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
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Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
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Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
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Knowledge
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English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
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Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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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.
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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.
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Administrative — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
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Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said:
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Abilities
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Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
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Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
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Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
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Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
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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).
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Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
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Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
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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.
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Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
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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).
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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 that there is a problem.
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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.
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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.
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Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
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Interests
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Conventional — Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Investigative — Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
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Work Values
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Work Styles
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Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
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Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
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Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
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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.
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Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
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Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
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Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
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Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
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Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
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Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
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Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
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Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
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Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
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Wages & Employment Trends
- Median wages (2023)
- $24.29 hourly, $50,510 annual
- State wages
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- Local wages
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- Employment (2023)
- 7,900 employees
- Projected growth (2023-2033)
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Little or no change
- Projected job openings (2023-2033)
- 900
- State trends
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- Top industries (2023)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 wage data
external site and 2023-2033 employment projections
external site.
“Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2023-2033). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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Job Openings on the Web
- State job openings
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- Local job openings
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