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Political Scientists

Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.

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Parachute skills

  1. Develop, improve - Data (4.61)
  2. Imagine - Data (4.61)
  3. Work with numbers, compute - Data (4.61)
  4. Study, observe - Data (4.61)
  5. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.61)
  6. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.61)
  7. Interview, draw out - People (4.61)
  8. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.61)
  9. Use my brain - Data (4.57)
  10. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (4.48)
  11. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.43)
  12. Research - Data (4.43)
  13. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (4.39)
  14. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.39)
  15. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.35)
  16. Program - Data (4.27)
  17. Follow through, get things done - People (4.26)
  18. Communicate well, in person - People (4.25)
  19. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.23)
  20. Speak - People (4.12)
  21. Pay attention to details - Data (4.00)
  22. Counsel, guide, mentor - People (4.00)
  23. Solve problems - Data (3.88)
  24. Listen - People (3.75)
  25. Use my intuition - Data (3.75)
  26. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.63)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (4.38)
  2. Speaking (4.12)
  3. Critical Thinking (4.12)
  4. Writing (4.00)
  5. Complex Problem Solving (3.88)
  6. Active Listening (3.75)
  7. Social Perceptiveness (3.75)
  8. Active Learning (3.62)
  9. Judgment and Decision Making (3.62)
  1. Written Comprehension (4.63)
  2. Oral Expression (4.25)
  3. Written Expression (4.00)
  4. Inductive Reasoning (4.00)
  5. Speech Clarity (3.88)
  6. Oral Comprehension (3.75)
  7. Deductive Reasoning (3.75)
  8. Near Vision (3.63)
  9. Problem Sensitivity (3.50)
  10. Speech Recognition (3.50)
  1. Analytical Thinking (4.57)
  2. Integrity (4.50)
  3. Independence (4.45)
  4. Achievement/Effort (4.35)
  5. Initiative (4.35)
  6. Persistence (4.26)
  7. Dependability (4.05)
  8. Attention to Detail (4.00)
  9. Innovation (4.00)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.50)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.61)
  2. Thinking Creatively (4.61)
  3. Training and Teaching Others (4.48)
  4. Analyzing Data or Information (4.43)
  5. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.39)
  6. Processing Information (4.35)
  7. Interacting With Computers (4.27)
  8. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.23)
  9. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.00)
  10. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.86)
  11. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.70)
  12. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.65)
  13. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.62)
  14. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.61)
  15. Documenting/Recording Information (3.59)
  16. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.50)
  1. Collect Social Or Personal Information (4.61)
  2. Obtain Information From Individuals (4.61)
  3. Review Civil Rights Laws (4.61)
  4. Review Laws (4.61)
  5. Create Mathematical Or Statistical Diagrams Or Charts (4.61)
  6. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (4.61)
  7. Develop Scientific Or Mathematical Hypotheses, Theories, Or Laws (4.61)
  8. Collect Statistical Data (4.61)
  9. Conduct Field Research Or Investigative Studies (4.43)
  10. Analyze Social Or Economic Data (4.43)
  11. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (4.43)
  12. Analyze Organizational Operating Practices Or Procedures (4.43)
  13. Forecast Or Predict Phenomena Based Upon Research Data (4.43)
  14. Recognize Interrelationships Among Individuals Or Social Groups (4.39)
  15. Recognize Interrelationships Among Social Statistics Or Indicators (4.39)
  16. Develop Tables Depicting Data (4.35)
  17. Compile Numerical Or Statistical Data (4.35)
  18. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.27)
  19. Develop Or Maintain Databases (4.27)
  20. Use Relational Database Software (4.27)
  21. Use Spreadsheet Software (4.27)
  22. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (4.27)
  23. Explain Complex Mathematical Information (4.23)
  24. Interpret Charts Or Tables For Social Or Economic Research (4.23)
  25. Write Scholarly Or Technical Research Papers (4.23)
  26. Use Conflict Resolution Techniques (4.00)
  27. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (4.00)
  28. Use Public Speaking Techniques (4.00)
  29. Use Current Social Research (4.00)
  30. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (4.00)
  31. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (4.00)
  32. Maintain Awareness Of Social Trends (4.00)
  33. Use Mathematical Or Statistical Methods To Identify Or Analyze Problems (4.00)
  34. Use Interviewing Procedures (4.00)
  35. Use Quantitative Research Methods (4.00)
  36. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (4.00)
  37. Use Scientific Research Methodology (4.00)
  38. Plan Scientific Research Or Investigative Studies (3.70)
  39. Plan Surveys Of Specified Group Or Area (3.70)
  40. Evaluate Documents Or Manuscripts (3.65)
  41. Make Presentations (3.62)
  42. Compile Information Through Interviews (3.62)
  43. Communicate Technical Information (3.62)