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Job Description Template for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes to prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.

Tasks

Arrange meetings concerning issues involving their clients.
Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.
Conduct auditions or interviews in order to evaluate potential clients.
Confer with clients to develop strategies for their careers, and to explain actions taken on their behalf.
Develop contacts with individuals and organizations, and apply effective strategies and techniques to ensure their clients' success.
Keep informed of industry trends and deals.
Manage business and financial affairs for clients, such as arranging travel and lodging, selling tickets, and directing marketing and advertising activities.
Negotiate with managers, promoters, union officials, and other persons regarding clients' contractual rights and obligations.
Obtain information about and/or inspect performance facilities, equipment, and accommodations to ensure that they meet specifications.
Schedule promotional or performance engagements for clients.
Advise clients on financial and legal matters such as investments and taxes.
Hire trainers or coaches to advise clients on performance matters such as training techniques or performance presentations.
Prepare periodic accounting statements for clients.

Knowledge

Importance		Knowledge
88		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.
79		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
79		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.
75		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.
62		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
58		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
50		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.
42		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
42		Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
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.
38		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.
29		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.
25		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.
25		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
21		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
12		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
12		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.
12		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.
8		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
4		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.
0		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
0		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.
0		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.
0		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
0		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.
0		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
0		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.
0		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
0		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
0		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.
0		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.
0		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
0		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.

Skills

Importance		Skill
88		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
71		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
71		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
66		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
66		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
62		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.
62		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
62		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
62		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
58		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
58		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
58		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
54		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
54		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.
52		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
50		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
50		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
46		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
43		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
38		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
38		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
38		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
29		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
16		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
16		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
8		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
8		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
8		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
8		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
8		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
4		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
4		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
4		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
4		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
0		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

Abilities

Importance		Ability
85		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
85		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
80		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
75		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
75		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
70		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
70		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
60		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
55		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.
50		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
50		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).
50		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
45		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
45		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
40		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
40		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
35		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).
35		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
35		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.
30		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
25		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
25		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).
20		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
20		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
15		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.
10		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.
10		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
10		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
10		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
10		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.
10		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
5		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.
5		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
5		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
5		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.
5		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
5		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.
5		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
5		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
5		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
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		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
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		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.
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		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		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
0		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Work Activities

Importance		Work Activity
100		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.
100		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. negotiate business contracts
85		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
85		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. plan meetings or conferences
85		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. arrange for transportation or accommodations develop travel itinerary make travel reservations schedule activities, classes, or events schedule or contract meeting facilities
80		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. collect deposit or payment collect fees disburse checks to satisfy accounts payable maintain travel expense accounts manage contracts
75		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. prepare contract documents prepare financial reports
70		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. access media advertising services obtain information from individuals
70		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
65		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. develop advertising strategy develop marketing strategy
60		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
60		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. advise clients on financial matters advise clients or customers
60		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
55		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
50		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. maintain account records
45		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
45		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.
45		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
45		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. evaluate talent or individual
45		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. compile itinerary of planned meetings or activities
40		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
40		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.
40		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.
40		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. audition performers hire, discharge, transfer, or promote workers
40		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
40		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. follow contract, property, or insurance laws use conflict resolution techniques use interviewing procedures use marketing techniques use negotiation techniques
35		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
35		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
30		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. direct talent
20		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
15		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
15		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
15		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.
10		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.
10		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
10		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
10		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
5		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
5		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.
5		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.
0		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Work Context

Context		Work Context
90		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?
75		Coordinate or Lead Others How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
75		Deal With External Customers How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
75		Indoors, Environmentally Controlled How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
65		Frequency of Conflict Situations How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
60		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?
60		Spend Time Sitting How much does this job require sitting?
53		Consequence of Error How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
45		Spend Time Standing How much does this job require standing?
43		Importance of Being Exact or Accurate How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
40		Outdoors, Exposed to Weather How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
36		Responsibility for Outcomes and Results How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
35		Deal With Physically Aggressive People How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
35		Spend Time Walking and Running How much does this job require walking and running?
28		Responsible for Others' Health and Safety How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
16		Degree of Automation How automated is the job?
15		Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
15		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?
10		Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
10		Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
10		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?
10		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?
8		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?
5		Exposed to High Places How often does this job require exposure to high places?
0		Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
0		Exposed to Contaminants How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
0		Exposed to Disease or Infections How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?
0		Exposed to Hazardous Conditions How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
0		Exposed to Hazardous Equipment How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
0		Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
0		Exposed to Radiation How often does this job require exposure to radiation?
0		Exposed to Whole Body Vibration How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?
0		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.)
0		Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?
0		Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?
0		Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
0		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 live jackets?
0		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?

Job Zone

Component	Description
Title	Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Overall Experience	Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

Job Training	Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

Job Zone Examples	These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include funeral directors, electricians, forest and conservation technicians, legal secretaries, interviewers, and insurance sales agents.

SVP Range	(6.0 to < 7.0)

Education	Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Attained
62	Bachelor's degree or higher
20	High school or less
18	Some college

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics survey of employees aged 25-44.

Interests

Occupational Interest		Interest
94		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.
56		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
50		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.
50		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.
28		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.
28		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 Values (save table)

Extent		Work Value
70		Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
69		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.
63		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.
55		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.
54		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.
30		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.

Work Needs

Extent		Work Need
84		Autonomy — Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision.
81		Social Service — Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people.
81		Working Conditions — Workers on this job have good working conditions.
72		Achievement — Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment.
72		Compensation — Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers.
69		Responsibility — Workers on this job make decisions on their own.
66		Ability Utilization — Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities.
66		Authority — Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others.
66		Security — Workers on this job have steady employment.
66		Variety — Workers on this job have something different to do every day.
62		Recognition — Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do.
59		Activity — Workers on this job are busy all the time.
59		Social Status — Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community.
56		Creativity — Workers on this job try out their own ideas.
50		Co-workers — Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with.
40		Company Policies and Practices — Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company.
34		Advancement — Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement.
34		Independence — Workers on this job do their work alone.
34		Supervision, Human Relations — Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management.
31		Moral Values — Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.
16		Supervision, Technical — Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well.

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