ONET Occupations » 11-1011.00

Chief Executives

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within 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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.84)
  2. Consult - People (4.75)
  3. Help people link up or connect - People (4.64)
  4. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.62)
  5. Speak - People (4.62)
  6. Follow through, get things done - People (4.61)
  7. Solve problems - Data (4.50)
  8. Communicate well, in person - People (4.50)
  9. Listen - People (4.50)
  10. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (4.40)
  11. Use my brain - Data (4.38)
  12. Persuade, sell, recruit - People (4.34)
  13. Pay attention to details - Data (4.26)
  14. Use my intuition - Data (4.25)
  15. Motivate - People (4.25)
  16. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.22)
  17. Work with numbers, compute - Data (4.19)
  18. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.19)
  19. Plan - Data (4.16)
  20. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (4.12)
  21. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (4.12)
  22. Systematize, prioritize - Data (4.12)
  23. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.11)
  24. Imagine - Data (4.11)
  25. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.02)
  26. Supervise, manage - People (4.02)
  27. Coordinate - People (4.00)
  28. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.95)
  29. Counsel, guide, mentor - People (3.75)
  30. Interview, draw out - People (3.75)
  31. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.75)
  32. Organize, classify - Data (3.63)
  33. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.63)
  34. Remember people, or data, to unusual degree - Data (3.59)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Judgment and Decision Making (4.50)
  2. Complex Problem Solving (4.50)
  3. Active Listening (4.38)
  4. Reading Comprehension (4.38)
  5. Speaking (4.38)
  6. Critical Thinking (4.38)
  7. Management of Personnel Resources (4.25)
  8. Time Management (4.25)
  9. Coordination (4.25)
  10. Persuasion (4.12)
  11. Social Perceptiveness (4.12)
  12. Monitoring (4.12)
  13. Systems Analysis (4.12)
  14. Systems Evaluation (4.12)
  15. Management of Financial Resources (4.12)
  16. Writing (4.12)
  17. Negotiation (4.00)
  18. Active Learning (4.00)
  19. Management of Material Resources (3.62)
  20. Operations Analysis (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.50)
  2. Oral Expression (4.50)
  3. Written Comprehension (4.38)
  4. Written Expression (4.25)
  5. Problem Sensitivity (4.25)
  6. Speech Recognition (4.25)
  7. Speech Clarity (4.25)
  8. Inductive Reasoning (4.13)
  9. Fluency of Ideas (4.00)
  10. Originality (4.00)
  11. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  12. Information Ordering (3.63)
  13. Near Vision (3.63)
  14. Category Flexibility (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.85)
  2. Leadership (4.84)
  3. Initiative (4.79)
  4. Stress Tolerance (4.75)
  5. Dependability (4.67)
  6. Achievement/Effort (4.66)
  7. Independence (4.63)
  8. Persistence (4.61)
  9. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.48)
  10. Cooperation (4.42)
  11. Self Control (4.28)
  12. Attention to Detail (4.26)
  13. Analytical Thinking (4.24)
  14. Innovation (4.22)
  15. Social Orientation (4.02)
  16. Concern for Others (3.95)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.76)
  2. Getting Information (4.75)
  3. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.75)
  4. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.64)
  5. Developing Objectives and Strategies (4.63)
  6. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.62)
  7. Developing and Building Teams (4.55)
  8. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (4.40)
  9. Selling or Influencing Others (4.34)
  10. Analyzing Data or Information (4.19)
  11. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.16)
  12. Thinking Creatively (4.11)
  13. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (4.02)
  14. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (4.00)
  15. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.97)
  16. Monitoring and Controlling Resources (3.96)
  17. Coaching and Developing Others (3.91)
  18. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.75)
  19. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.64)
  20. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.59)
  21. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.50)
  1. Establish Policy Or Laws (4.76)
  2. Dictate Correspondence (4.75)
  3. Consult With Managerial Or Supervisory Personnel (4.75)
  4. Conduct Or Attend Staff Meetings (4.75)
  5. Establish And Maintain Relationships With Community Organizations (4.64)
  6. Develop Policies, Procedures, Methods, Or Standards (4.63)
  7. Write Business Correspondence (4.62)
  8. Make Presentations (4.62)
  9. Communicate Technical Information (4.62)
  10. Resolve Personnel Problems Or Grievances (4.40)
  11. Negotiate With Federal And State Agencies And Other Political Organizations (4.40)
  12. Resolve Worker Or Management Conflicts (4.40)
  13. Conduct Legal Hearings (4.40)
  14. Negotiate Business Contracts (4.40)
  15. Promote Objectives Of Institution To Associations, Agencies, Or Community Groups (4.34)
  16. Evaluate Management Programs (4.19)
  17. Analyze Financial Data (4.19)
  18. Analyze Social Or Economic Data (4.19)
  19. Analyze Operational Or Management Reports Or Records (4.19)
  20. Analyze Organizational Operating Practices Or Procedures (4.19)
  21. Plan Or Organize Work (4.16)
  22. Write Sales Or Informational Speeches (4.11)
  23. Supervise Advertising Or Public Relations Staff (4.02)
  24. Assign Work To Staff Or Employees (4.02)
  25. Oversee Execution Of Organizational Or Program Policies (4.00)
  26. Confer With Other Departmental Heads To Coordinate Activities (4.00)
  27. Direct And Coordinate Activities Of Workers Or Staff (4.00)
  28. Manage Industrial Projects (4.00)
  29. Direct And Coordinate Financial Activities (4.00)
  30. Manage Contracts (3.96)
  31. Develop Budgets (3.96)
  32. Develop Management Control Systems (3.96)
  33. Use Conflict Resolution Techniques (3.75)
  34. Use Public Speaking Techniques (3.75)
  35. Use Negotiation Techniques (3.75)
  36. Use Interviewing Procedures (3.75)
  37. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (3.75)
  38. Explain Rules, Policies Or Regulations (3.59)
  39. Interpret Laws Or Legislation (3.59)
  40. Explain Government Laws Or Regulations (3.59)