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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Parachute skills

  1. Interpret, speak, or read a foreign language - People (4.76)
  2. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (4.76)
  3. Imagine - Data (4.73)
  4. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.73)
  5. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.56)
  6. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.56)
  7. Speak - People (4.50)
  8. Communicate well, in person - People (4.38)
  9. Pay attention to details - Data (4.37)
  10. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.31)
  11. Listen - People (4.25)
  12. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.17)
  13. Instruct - People (4.12)
  14. Use my brain - Data (4.12)
  15. Research - Data (4.07)
  16. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.07)
  17. Coordinate - People (4.06)
  18. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.00)
  19. Follow through, get things done - People (3.96)
  20. Advise - People (3.90)
  21. Solve problems - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Speaking (4.38)
  2. Reading Comprehension (4.12)
  3. Instructing (4.12)
  4. Active Listening (4.00)
  5. Writing (4.00)
  6. Critical Thinking (3.88)
  7. Learning Strategies (3.88)
  8. Active Learning (3.75)
  9. Monitoring (3.62)
  10. Complex Problem Solving (3.50)
  11. Judgment and Decision Making (3.50)
  1. Speech Clarity (4.50)
  2. Oral Expression (4.38)
  3. Oral Comprehension (4.25)
  4. Written Comprehension (4.12)
  5. Speech Recognition (4.12)
  6. Written Expression (4.00)
  7. Inductive Reasoning (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.75)
  2. Dependability (4.68)
  3. Independence (4.61)
  4. Concern for Others (4.56)
  5. Self Control (4.56)
  6. Cooperation (4.46)
  7. Social Orientation (4.39)
  8. Attention to Detail (4.37)
  9. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.26)
  10. Stress Tolerance (4.23)
  11. Leadership (4.17)
  12. Analytical Thinking (4.12)
  13. Initiative (4.08)
  14. Innovation (4.00)
  15. Achievement/Effort (3.97)
  16. Persistence (3.96)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Training and Teaching Others (4.76)
  2. Thinking Creatively (4.73)
  3. Coaching and Developing Others (4.43)
  4. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.32)
  5. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.31)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.23)
  7. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.08)
  8. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.07)
  9. Scheduling Work and Activities (4.06)
  10. Interacting With Computers (4.05)
  11. Analyzing Data or Information (4.02)
  12. Documenting/Recording Information (4.01)
  13. Getting Information (4.00)
  14. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.95)
  15. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.90)
  16. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.85)
  17. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.83)
  18. Processing Information (3.81)
  19. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.57)
  1. Convert Information Into Instructional Program (4.76)
  2. Develop Instructional Materials (4.76)
  3. Disseminate Knowledge Of Literature Or Languages (4.76)
  4. Organize Educational Material Or Ideas (4.76)
  5. Develop Course Or Training Objectives (4.76)
  6. Teach College Level Courses (4.76)
  7. Design Classroom Presentations (4.73)
  8. Maintain Relationships With Students (4.32)
  9. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (4.31)
  10. Use Teaching Techniques (4.31)
  11. Use Public Speaking Techniques (4.31)
  12. Write Scholarly Or Technical Research Papers (4.07)
  13. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Educational Data (4.05)
  14. Conduct Research On Work-Related Topics (4.02)
  15. Record Student Progress (4.01)
  16. Collect Academic Research Data (4.00)
  17. Advise Students (3.90)
  18. Advise Governmental Or Industrial Personnel (3.90)
  19. Write Research Or Project Grant Proposals (3.85)
  20. Compile Bibliographies Of Specialized Materials (3.81)