ONET Occupations » 27-2012.04

Talent Directors

Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.

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Parachute skills

  1. Speak - People (4.76)
  2. Supervise, manage - People (4.70)
  3. Pay attention to details - Data (4.66)
  4. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.59)
  5. Divert, amuse, entertain, perform, act - People (4.59)
  6. Imagine - Data (4.59)
  7. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (4.45)
  8. Interview, draw out - People (4.30)
  9. Communicate well, in person - People (4.25)
  10. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (4.16)
  11. Listen - People (4.13)
  12. Follow through, get things done - People (4.08)
  13. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.97)
  14. Coordinate - People (3.96)
  15. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.88)
  16. Use my brain - Data (3.88)
  17. Use my intuition - Data (3.88)
  18. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.78)
  19. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.69)
  20. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.63)
  21. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.63)
  22. Solve problems - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (4.00)
  2. Active Listening (4.00)
  3. Speaking (4.00)
  4. Social Perceptiveness (3.88)
  5. Critical Thinking (3.75)
  6. Monitoring (3.75)
  7. Time Management (3.75)
  8. Judgment and Decision Making (3.62)
  9. Coordination (3.50)
  10. Negotiation (3.50)
  11. Complex Problem Solving (3.50)
  1. Oral Expression (4.25)
  2. Oral Comprehension (4.13)
  3. Written Comprehension (4.13)
  4. Written Expression (3.88)
  5. Inductive Reasoning (3.88)
  6. Originality (3.75)
  7. Deductive Reasoning (3.75)
  8. Problem Sensitivity (3.63)
  9. Speech Clarity (3.63)
  10. Speech Recognition (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.66)
  2. Dependability (4.65)
  3. Stress Tolerance (4.46)
  4. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.36)
  5. Cooperation (4.29)
  6. Self Control (4.27)
  7. Initiative (4.26)
  8. Persistence (4.08)
  9. Leadership (3.97)
  10. Independence (3.96)
  11. Integrity (3.95)
  12. Achievement/Effort (3.79)
  13. Innovation (3.78)
  14. Concern for Others (3.63)
  15. Social Orientation (3.62)
  16. Analytical Thinking (3.61)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.81)
  2. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.76)
  3. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.70)
  4. Thinking Creatively (4.59)
  5. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (4.45)
  6. Getting Information (4.30)
  7. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.25)
  8. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.22)
  9. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (4.16)
  10. Monitoring and Controlling Resources (4.06)
  11. Developing and Building Teams (4.05)
  12. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.03)
  13. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (3.96)
  14. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.94)
  15. Processing Information (3.88)
  16. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.87)
  17. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.86)
  18. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.79)
  19. Performing Administrative Activities (3.69)
  20. Interacting With Computers (3.67)
  21. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (3.61)
  22. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.61)
  23. Analyzing Data or Information (3.55)
  24. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.54)
  1. Make Presentations (4.76)
  2. Make Decisions (4.70)
  3. Convey Moods Or Emotions Through Music (4.59)
  4. Review Film, Recordings, Or Rehearsals (4.45)
  5. Evaluate Talent Or Individual (4.45)
  6. Obtain Information From Individuals (4.30)
  7. Negotiate Business Contracts (4.16)
  8. Give Direction In Audio Recording Studio (3.96)
  9. Use Interviewing Procedures (3.87)
  10. Use Public Speaking Techniques (3.87)
  11. Use Marketing Techniques (3.87)
  12. Use Negotiation Techniques (3.87)
  13. Maintain Records, Reports, Or Files (3.69)