ONET Occupations » 27-2012.02

Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio

Interpret script, conduct rehearsals, and direct activities of cast and technical crew for stage, motion pictures, television, or radio programs.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.78)
  2. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.58)
  3. Follow through, get things done - People (4.39)
  4. Use my brain - Data (4.31)
  5. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.28)
  6. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (4.28)
  7. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.28)
  8. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.28)
  9. Divert, amuse, entertain, perform, act - People (4.28)
  10. Speak - People (4.28)
  11. Imagine - Data (4.28)
  12. Supervise, manage - People (4.20)
  13. Communicate well, in person - People (4.12)
  14. Listen - People (4.12)
  15. Coordinate - People (4.03)
  16. Consult - People (4.03)
  17. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.82)
  18. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  19. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.75)
  20. Organize, classify - Data (3.75)
  21. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.73)
  22. Use my intuition - Data (3.62)
  23. Research - Data (3.61)
  24. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (3.61)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.12)
  2. Speaking (4.00)
  3. Reading Comprehension (3.88)
  4. Critical Thinking (3.75)
  5. Coordination (3.75)
  6. Time Management (3.75)
  7. Monitoring (3.62)
  8. Judgment and Decision Making (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.12)
  2. Oral Expression (4.12)
  3. Written Comprehension (4.00)
  4. Speech Clarity (4.00)
  5. Deductive Reasoning (3.88)
  6. Speech Recognition (3.88)
  7. Written Expression (3.75)
  8. Fluency of Ideas (3.75)
  9. Originality (3.75)
  10. Inductive Reasoning (3.75)
  11. Information Ordering (3.75)
  12. Near Vision (3.75)
  13. Problem Sensitivity (3.62)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.78)
  2. Dependability (4.73)
  3. Cooperation (4.72)
  4. Leadership (4.58)
  5. Initiative (4.47)
  6. Stress Tolerance (4.43)
  7. Achievement/Effort (4.42)
  8. Persistence (4.39)
  9. Independence (4.36)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.31)
  11. Analytical Thinking (4.31)
  12. Self Control (4.30)
  13. Innovation (4.04)
  14. Integrity (3.92)
  15. Social Orientation (3.82)
  16. Concern for Others (3.73)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.42)
  2. Thinking Creatively (4.28)
  3. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.27)
  4. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.20)
  5. Interacting With Computers (4.11)
  6. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.06)
  7. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (4.03)
  8. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.98)
  9. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.93)
  10. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.77)
  11. Developing and Building Teams (3.71)
  12. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (3.67)
  13. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.61)
  14. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.58)
  15. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.51)
  1. Create Art From Ideas (4.28)
  2. Edit Video Film Scenes (4.28)
  3. Rehearse Role From Script (4.28)
  4. Convey Moods Or Emotions Through Music (4.28)
  5. Compose Scripts (4.28)
  6. Express Creativity Through Music, Dance, Or Acting (4.28)
  7. Establish Pace Of Program Or Sequence Of Scenes (4.28)
  8. Tell Stories Through Musical, Visual, Or Dramatic Arts (4.28)
  9. Signal Directions Or Warnings To Coworkers (4.27)
  10. Make Decisions (4.20)
  11. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.11)
  12. Confer With Other Departmental Heads To Coordinate Activities (4.03)
  13. Coordinate Production Materials, Activities Or Processes (4.03)
  14. Direct And Coordinate Activities Of Workers Or Staff (4.03)
  15. Give Direction In Audio Recording Studio (4.03)
  16. Direct Camera Operators (3.67)
  17. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (3.61)
  18. Use Film Production Techniques (3.61)
  19. Interpret Stage-Set Diagrams To Determine Stage Layout (3.51)