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Economists

Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.

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Parachute skills

  1. Use my brain - Data (4.87)
  2. Research - Data (4.75)
  3. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.75)
  4. Study, observe - Data (4.58)
  5. Program - Data (4.54)
  6. Pay attention to details - Data (4.43)
  7. Interview, draw out - People (4.42)
  8. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.42)
  9. Develop, improve - Data (4.42)
  10. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.25)
  11. Follow through, get things done - People (4.13)
  12. Work with numbers, compute - Data (4.04)
  13. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.04)
  14. Imagine - Data (4.04)
  15. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.04)
  16. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.04)
  17. Listen - People (4.00)
  18. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.00)
  19. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (4.00)
  20. Speak - People (4.00)
  21. Communicate well, in person - People (3.88)
  22. Solve problems - Data (3.88)
  23. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.83)
  24. Consult - People (3.79)
  25. Use my intuition - Data (3.62)
  26. Advise - People (3.62)
  27. Instruct - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.00)
  2. Writing (4.00)
  3. Speaking (4.00)
  4. Mathematics (4.00)
  5. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  6. Reading Comprehension (3.88)
  7. Complex Problem Solving (3.88)
  8. Judgment and Decision Making (3.88)
  9. Active Learning (3.50)
  10. Instructing (3.50)
  1. Written Comprehension (4.00)
  2. Written Expression (4.00)
  3. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  4. Inductive Reasoning (4.00)
  5. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  6. Oral Expression (3.88)
  7. Mathematical Reasoning (3.88)
  8. Speech Clarity (3.88)
  9. Problem Sensitivity (3.62)
  10. Fluency of Ideas (3.50)
  1. Analytical Thinking (4.87)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.43)
  3. Achievement/Effort (4.39)
  4. Integrity (4.22)
  5. Initiative (4.17)
  6. Persistence (4.13)
  7. Independence (4.09)
  8. Innovation (3.87)
  9. Dependability (3.83)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.57)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Analyzing Data or Information (4.75)
  2. Getting Information (4.58)
  3. Interacting With Computers (4.54)
  4. Processing Information (4.42)
  5. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.42)
  6. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.42)
  7. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.25)
  8. Thinking Creatively (4.04)
  9. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.00)
  10. Training and Teaching Others (3.83)
  11. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.79)
  12. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.67)
  13. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.62)
  14. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.58)
  1. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (4.75)
  2. Forecast Or Predict Phenomena Based Upon Research Data (4.75)
  3. Conduct Field Research Or Investigative Studies (4.75)
  4. Conduct Market Research (4.75)
  5. Analyze Social Or Economic Data (4.75)
  6. Perform Statistical Modeling (4.75)
  7. Collect Social Or Personal Information (4.58)
  8. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (4.58)
  9. Collect Statistical Data (4.58)
  10. Develop Or Maintain Databases (4.54)
  11. Use Relational Database Software (4.54)
  12. Use Spreadsheet Software (4.54)
  13. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (4.54)
  14. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.54)
  15. Maintain Awareness Of Social Trends (4.42)
  16. Use Teaching Techniques (4.42)
  17. Develop Tables Depicting Data (4.42)
  18. Compile Numerical Or Statistical Data (4.42)
  19. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (4.42)
  20. Use Mathematical Or Statistical Methods To Identify Or Analyze Problems (4.42)
  21. Follow Confidentiality Procedures (4.42)
  22. Use Quantitative Research Methods (4.42)
  23. Use Current Social Research (4.42)
  24. Use Knowledge Of Economic Trends (4.42)
  25. Use Interviewing Procedures (4.42)
  26. Use Building Or Land Use Regulations (4.42)
  27. Use Labor Market Information (4.42)
  28. Use Public Speaking Techniques (4.42)
  29. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (4.42)
  30. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (4.42)
  31. Learn Trends In World Trade (4.42)
  32. Use Scientific Research Methodology (4.42)
  33. Write Scholarly Or Technical Research Papers (4.25)
  34. Explain Complex Mathematical Information (4.25)
  35. Interpret Charts Or Tables For Social Or Economic Research (4.25)
  36. Develop Scientific Or Mathematical Hypotheses, Theories, Or Laws (4.04)
  37. Create Mathematical Or Statistical Diagrams Or Charts (4.04)
  38. Recognize Interrelationships Among Individuals Or Social Groups (4.00)
  39. Recognize Interrelationships Among Social Statistics Or Indicators (4.00)
  40. Teach College Level Courses (3.83)
  41. Confer With Research Personnel (3.79)
  42. Plan Surveys Of Specified Group Or Area (3.67)
  43. Plan Scientific Research Or Investigative Studies (3.67)
  44. Advise Clients Or Customers (3.62)
  45. Provide Expert Testimony On Research Results (3.62)
  46. Recommend Further Study Or Action Based On Research Data (3.62)
  47. Advise Governmental Or Industrial Personnel (3.62)
  48. Communicate Technical Information (3.58)
  49. Make Presentations (3.58)