ONET Occupations » 19-3093.00

Historians

Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.

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Parachute skills

  1. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.50)
  2. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.50)
  3. Follow through, get things done - People (4.48)
  4. Pay attention to details - Data (4.48)
  5. Study, observe - Data (4.41)
  6. Research - Data (4.41)
  7. Interview, draw out - People (4.41)
  8. Speak - People (4.27)
  9. Communicate well, in person - People (4.25)
  10. Interpret, speak, or read a foreign language - People (4.18)
  11. Remember people, or data, to unusual degree - Data (4.18)
  12. Use my brain - Data (4.13)
  13. Listen - People (4.00)
  14. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (4.00)
  15. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.99)
  16. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.99)
  17. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.95)
  18. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.78)
  19. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.73)
  20. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.66)
  21. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.60)
  22. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.60)
  23. Use my intuition - Data (3.50)
  24. Instruct - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (4.75)
  2. Writing (4.38)
  3. Speaking (4.25)
  4. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  5. Active Listening (3.88)
  6. Active Learning (3.62)
  7. Social Perceptiveness (3.50)
  8. Instructing (3.50)
  1. Written Comprehension (4.75)
  2. Written Expression (4.50)
  3. Oral Expression (4.25)
  4. Inductive Reasoning (4.13)
  5. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  6. Near Vision (4.00)
  7. Speech Clarity (3.88)
  8. Speech Recognition (3.63)
  1. Integrity (4.61)
  2. Dependability (4.58)
  3. Persistence (4.48)
  4. Attention to Detail (4.48)
  5. Cooperation (4.47)
  6. Self Control (4.45)
  7. Achievement/Effort (4.17)
  8. Initiative (4.14)
  9. Concern for Others (3.99)
  10. Independence (3.95)
  11. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.86)
  12. Innovation (3.73)
  13. Leadership (3.66)
  14. Stress Tolerance (3.63)
  15. Analytical Thinking (3.60)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Processing Information (4.50)
  2. Documenting/Recording Information (4.48)
  3. Getting Information (4.41)
  4. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.27)
  5. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.18)
  6. Training and Teaching Others (3.95)
  7. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.81)
  8. Analyzing Data or Information (3.78)
  9. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.69)
  10. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.64)
  11. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.60)
  1. Compile Historical Data By Consulting Sources (4.50)
  2. Compile Bibliographies Of Specialized Materials (4.50)
  3. Record Historical Information (4.48)
  4. Obtain Information From Individuals (4.41)
  5. Research Property Records (4.41)
  6. Collect Social Or Personal Information (4.41)
  7. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (4.41)
  8. Make Presentations (4.27)
  9. Compile Information Through Interviews (4.27)
  10. Interpret Charts Or Tables For Social Or Economic Research (4.18)
  11. Translate Written Or Spoken Language (4.18)
  12. Write Scholarly Or Technical Research Papers (4.18)
  13. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (3.78)
  14. Analyze The Past As Recorded In Sources (3.78)
  15. Reconstruct Record Of Past Human Life (3.78)
  16. Conduct Field Research Or Investigative Studies (3.78)
  17. Analyze Social Or Economic Data (3.78)
  18. Use Knowledge Of Historical Periods Or Events (3.69)
  19. Maintain Awareness Of Social Trends (3.69)
  20. Use Current Social Research (3.69)
  21. Use Knowledge Of Economic Trends (3.69)
  22. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (3.69)
  23. Use Interviewing Procedures (3.69)
  24. Use Public Speaking Techniques (3.69)
  25. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (3.69)
  26. Use Scientific Research Methodology (3.69)
  27. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (3.69)
  28. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (3.69)
  29. Understand Second Language (3.60)
  30. Recognize Interrelationships Among Individuals Or Social Groups (3.60)