ONET Occupations » 19-3091.01

Anthropologists

Research, evaluate, and establish public policy concerning the origins of humans; their physical, social, linguistic, and cultural development; and their behavior, as well as the cultures, organizations, and institutions they have created.

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Parachute skills

  1. Interview, draw out - People (4.86)
  2. Study, observe - Data (4.86)
  3. Research - Data (4.79)
  4. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.79)
  5. Use my brain - Data (4.75)
  6. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.61)
  7. Develop, improve - Data (4.61)
  8. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.61)
  9. Pay attention to details - Data (4.54)
  10. Remember people, or data, to unusual degree - Data (4.50)
  11. Interpret, speak, or read a foreign language - People (4.50)
  12. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.50)
  13. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (4.43)
  14. Follow through, get things done - People (4.43)
  15. Program - Data (4.29)
  16. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (4.25)
  17. Speak - People (4.12)
  18. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.11)
  19. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.11)
  20. Work with numbers, compute - Data (4.11)
  21. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.11)
  22. Imagine - Data (4.11)
  23. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  24. Listen - People (4.00)
  25. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.96)
  26. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.96)
  27. Plan - Data (3.93)
  28. Solve problems - Data (3.88)
  29. Use my intuition - Data (3.75)
  30. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  31. Advise - People (3.50)
  32. Systematize, prioritize - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Speaking (4.12)
  2. Reading Comprehension (4.00)
  3. Active Listening (4.00)
  4. Writing (4.00)
  5. Science (4.00)
  6. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  7. Active Learning (3.88)
  8. Complex Problem Solving (3.88)
  9. Judgment and Decision Making (3.75)
  10. Social Perceptiveness (3.62)
  11. Systems Analysis (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  2. Written Comprehension (4.00)
  3. Oral Expression (4.00)
  4. Written Expression (4.00)
  5. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  6. Inductive Reasoning (4.00)
  7. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  8. Speech Clarity (3.75)
  9. Speech Recognition (3.62)
  10. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Analytical Thinking (4.75)
  2. Initiative (4.71)
  3. Integrity (4.61)
  4. Attention to Detail (4.54)
  5. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.50)
  6. Achievement/Effort (4.43)
  7. Persistence (4.43)
  8. Independence (4.25)
  9. Self Control (4.21)
  10. Dependability (4.18)
  11. Cooperation (4.00)
  12. Innovation (4.00)
  13. Concern for Others (3.96)
  14. Stress Tolerance (3.96)
  15. Leadership (3.89)
  16. Social Orientation (3.71)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.86)
  2. Analyzing Data or Information (4.79)
  3. Processing Information (4.61)
  4. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.50)
  5. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.43)
  6. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.32)
  7. Documenting/Recording Information (4.32)
  8. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.32)
  9. Interacting With Computers (4.29)
  10. Training and Teaching Others (4.25)
  11. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.14)
  12. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.14)
  13. Thinking Creatively (4.11)
  14. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.04)
  15. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.00)
  16. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.93)
  17. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.64)
  18. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.54)
  19. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.50)
  1. Collect Social Or Personal Information (4.86)
  2. Study Artifacts, Architectural Features, Or Structures (4.86)
  3. Obtain Information From Individuals (4.86)
  4. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (4.86)
  5. Collect Statistical Data (4.86)
  6. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (4.79)
  7. Conduct Field Research Or Investigative Studies (4.79)
  8. Analyze Social Or Economic Data (4.79)
  9. Forecast Or Predict Phenomena Based Upon Research Data (4.79)
  10. Reconstruct Record Of Past Human Life (4.79)
  11. Compile Data On Human Physique, Social Customs, Or Artifacts (4.61)
  12. Develop Tables Depicting Data (4.61)
  13. Compile Numerical Or Statistical Data (4.61)
  14. Catalog Or Classify Materials Or Artifacts (4.61)
  15. Classify Plants, Animals, Or Other Natural Phenomena (4.61)
  16. Write Scholarly Or Technical Research Papers (4.50)
  17. Describe Artifacts (4.50)
  18. Explain Complex Mathematical Information (4.50)
  19. Interpret Charts Or Tables For Social Or Economic Research (4.50)
  20. Interpret Artifacts, Architectural Features, Or Types Of Structures (4.50)
  21. Translate Written Or Spoken Language (4.50)
  22. Understand Second Language (4.43)
  23. Recognize Interrelationships Among Individuals Or Social Groups (4.43)
  24. Recognize Interrelationships Among Social Statistics Or Indicators (4.43)
  25. Use Public Speaking Techniques (4.32)
  26. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (4.32)
  27. Record Historical Information (4.32)
  28. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (4.32)
  29. Use Current Social Research (4.32)
  30. Use Mathematical Or Statistical Methods To Identify Or Analyze Problems (4.32)
  31. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (4.32)
  32. Use Quantitative Research Methods (4.32)
  33. Use Interviewing Procedures (4.32)
  34. Use Nutrition Research Techniques (4.32)
  35. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (4.32)
  36. Use Scientific Research Methodology (4.32)
  37. Work As A Team Member (4.32)
  38. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.29)
  39. Develop Or Maintain Databases (4.29)
  40. Use Relational Database Software (4.29)
  41. Use Spreadsheet Software (4.29)
  42. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (4.29)
  43. Plan Scientific Research Or Investigative Studies (4.14)
  44. Create Mathematical Or Statistical Diagrams Or Charts (4.11)
  45. Develop Scientific Or Mathematical Hypotheses, Theories, Or Laws (4.11)
  46. Communicate Technical Information (4.00)
  47. Compile Information Through Interviews (4.00)
  48. Make Presentations (4.00)
  49. Develop Policies, Procedures, Methods, Or Standards (3.93)
  50. Develop Plans For Programs Or Projects (3.93)
  51. Write Research Or Project Grant Proposals (3.93)
  52. Analyze Artifacts To Determine Age Or Cultural Identity (3.64)
  53. Advise Governmental Or Industrial Personnel (3.50)
  54. Recommend Further Study Or Action Based On Research Data (3.50)