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Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers

Develop and execute software test plans in order to identify software problems and their causes.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.55)
  2. Use my brain - Data (4.45)
  3. Follow through, get things done - People (4.23)
  4. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.88)
  5. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  6. Listen - People (3.75)
  7. Imagine - Data (3.71)
  8. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.71)
  9. Use my intuition - Data (3.62)
  10. Communicate well, in person - People (3.62)
  11. Speak - People (3.62)
  12. Coordinate - People (3.55)
  13. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.50)
  14. Organize, classify - Data (3.50)
  15. Program - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (4.00)
  2. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  3. Active Listening (3.75)
  4. Writing (3.62)
  5. Speaking (3.62)
  6. Monitoring (3.50)
  7. Programming (3.50)
  1. Written Expression (3.88)
  2. Oral Comprehension (3.75)
  3. Written Comprehension (3.75)
  4. Deductive Reasoning (3.75)
  5. Inductive Reasoning (3.75)
  6. Near Vision (3.75)
  7. Oral Expression (3.62)
  8. Problem Sensitivity (3.62)
  9. Information Ordering (3.50)
  10. Speech Recognition (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.55)
  2. Analytical Thinking (4.45)
  3. Integrity (4.32)
  4. Persistence (4.23)
  5. Initiative (4.23)
  6. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.23)
  7. Cooperation (4.14)
  8. Stress Tolerance (3.95)
  9. Achievement/Effort (3.86)
  10. Dependability (3.86)
  11. Independence (3.64)
  12. Self Control (3.55)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Interacting With Computers (4.82)
  2. Getting Information (4.55)
  3. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.55)
  4. Processing Information (4.50)
  5. Documenting/Recording Information (4.41)
  6. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.29)
  7. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.27)
  8. Analyzing Data or Information (4.18)
  9. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.18)
  10. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.14)
  11. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.09)
  12. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.00)
  13. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.73)
  14. Thinking Creatively (3.71)
  15. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.55)
  16. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.55)
  17. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.50)
  1. There are currently no detailed activities.