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Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

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Parachute skills

  1. Use my brain - Data (4.43)
  2. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.34)
  3. Research - Data (4.34)
  4. Work with numbers, compute - Data (4.34)
  5. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.22)
  6. Listen - People (4.13)
  7. Communicate well, in person - People (4.13)
  8. Solve problems - Data (4.12)
  9. Speak - People (4.12)
  10. Follow through, get things done - People (3.99)
  11. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.81)
  12. Coordinate - People (3.80)
  13. Use my intuition - Data (3.75)
  14. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.75)
  15. Pay attention to details - Data (3.74)
  16. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (3.73)
  17. Plan - Data (3.73)
  18. Consult - People (3.72)
  19. Imagine - Data (3.60)
  20. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.60)
  21. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.57)
  22. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.50)
  23. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  24. Organize, classify - Data (3.50)
  25. Motivate - People (3.50)


ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles

  1. Speaking (4.12)
  2. Science (4.00)
  3. Critical Thinking (3.88)
  4. Reading Comprehension (3.75)
  5. Active Listening (3.75)
  6. Writing (3.75)
  7. Operations Analysis (3.62)
  8. Time Management (3.62)
  9. Social Perceptiveness (3.50)
  10. Complex Problem Solving (3.50)
  11. Judgment and Decision Making (3.50)
  12. Management of Personnel Resources (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.13)
  2. Oral Expression (4.13)
  3. Written Comprehension (4.00)
  4. Inductive Reasoning (4.00)
  5. Speech Clarity (4.00)
  6. Deductive Reasoning (3.88)
  7. Speech Recognition (3.88)
  8. Written Expression (3.75)
  9. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  10. Information Ordering (3.50)
  11. Category Flexibility (3.50)
  12. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Analytical Thinking (4.43)
  2. Initiative (4.34)
  3. Integrity (4.27)
  4. Leadership (4.22)
  5. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.04)
  6. Persistence (3.99)
  7. Dependability (3.84)
  8. Cooperation (3.83)
  9. Independence (3.81)
  10. Stress Tolerance (3.74)
  11. Attention to Detail (3.74)
  12. Achievement/Effort (3.72)
  13. Self Control (3.69)
  14. Innovation (3.57)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities

  1. Analyzing Data or Information (4.34)
  2. Getting Information (4.31)
  3. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.25)
  4. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.12)
  5. Interacting With Computers (3.98)
  6. Documenting/Recording Information (3.82)
  7. Processing Information (3.81)
  8. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.80)
  9. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.73)
  10. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.72)
  11. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.66)
  12. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.64)
  13. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.63)
  14. Thinking Creatively (3.60)
  1. Perform Statistical Analysis In Physical Science Or Geological Research (4.34)
  2. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (4.34)
  3. Analyze Operational Or Management Reports Or Records (4.34)
  4. Prepare Budget Reports (4.34)
  5. Resolve Engineering Or Science Problems (4.12)
  6. Compile Data For Financial Reports (3.81)
  7. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (3.73)
  8. Use Scientific Research Methodology (3.73)
  9. Use Public Speaking Techniques (3.73)
  10. Use Long Or Short Term Production Planning Techniques (3.73)
  11. Use Physical Science Research Techniques (3.73)
  12. Use Project Management Techniques (3.73)
  13. Make Presentations (3.72)
  14. Communicate Technical Information (3.72)
  15. Confer With Scientists (3.72)
  16. Prepare Long Term Or Short Term Plans (3.64)
  17. Maintain Relationships With Clients (3.63)