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Electrical Engineering Technologists

Assist electrical engineers in such activities as process control, electrical power distribution, or instrumentation design. May prepare layouts of electrical transmission or distribution systems, supervise the flow of work, estimate project costs, or participate in research studies.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.65)
  2. Use my brain - Data (4.54)
  3. Imagine - Data (4.08)
  4. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.08)
  5. Follow through, get things done - People (3.96)
  6. Use my intuition - Data (3.88)
  7. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.76)
  8. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  9. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.68)
  10. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.64)
  11. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.64)
  12. Coordinate - People (3.60)
  13. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.50)
  14. Work with numbers, compute - Data (3.50)
  15. Organize, classify - Data (3.50)
  16. Solve problems - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Critical Thinking (3.75)
  2. Complex Problem Solving (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (3.88)
  2. Deductive Reasoning (3.75)
  3. Near Vision (3.75)
  4. Inductive Reasoning (3.62)
  5. Written Comprehension (3.50)
  6. Information Ordering (3.50)
  7. Mathematical Reasoning (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.65)
  2. Analytical Thinking (4.54)
  3. Dependability (4.43)
  4. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.32)
  5. Initiative (4.27)
  6. Integrity (4.24)
  7. Self Control (4.15)
  8. Stress Tolerance (4.13)
  9. Independence (4.06)
  10. Cooperation (4.04)
  11. Persistence (3.96)
  12. Achievement/Effort (3.89)
  13. Innovation (3.76)
  14. Leadership (3.68)
  15. Concern for Others (3.64)
  16. Social Orientation (3.54)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Interacting With Computers (4.67)
  2. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.51)
  3. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.37)
  4. Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (4.34)
  5. Getting Information (4.31)
  6. Documenting/Recording Information (4.30)
  7. Processing Information (4.14)
  8. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.10)
  9. Thinking Creatively (4.08)
  10. Analyzing Data or Information (3.88)
  11. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.82)
  12. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.78)
  13. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.76)
  14. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.74)
  15. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.69)
  16. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.60)
  17. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.60)
  18. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.55)
  1. There are currently no detailed activities.