ONET Occupations » 27-2041.01

Music Directors

Direct and conduct instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups, such as orchestras or choirs.

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Parachute skills

  1. Divert, amuse, entertain, perform, act - People (4.77)
  2. Imagine - Data (4.77)
  3. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.77)
  4. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (4.77)
  5. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.71)
  6. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.51)
  7. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.51)
  8. Pay attention to details - Data (4.37)
  9. Instruct - People (4.25)
  10. Follow through, get things done - People (4.14)
  11. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (4.13)
  12. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.11)
  13. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (4.07)
  14. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  15. Use my brain - Data (3.90)
  16. Counsel, guide, mentor - People (3.88)
  17. Motivate - People (3.88)
  18. Raise people's self-esteem - People (3.81)
  19. Supervise, manage - People (3.81)
  20. Speak - People (3.75)
  21. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.73)
  22. Listen - People (3.63)
  23. Use my intuition - Data (3.63)
  24. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (3.50)
  25. Systematize, prioritize - Data (3.50)
  26. Solve problems - Data (3.50)


ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles

  1. Instructing (4.25)
  2. Judgment and Decision Making (3.88)
  3. Active Listening (3.62)
  4. Critical Thinking (3.62)
  5. Social Perceptiveness (3.62)
  6. Coordination (3.62)
  7. Speaking (3.50)
  8. Monitoring (3.50)
  9. Complex Problem Solving (3.50)
  10. Systems Evaluation (3.50)
  1. Hearing Sensitivity (4.13)
  2. Oral Expression (4.00)
  3. Fluency of Ideas (3.88)
  4. Originality (3.75)
  5. Speech Clarity (3.75)
  6. Oral Comprehension (3.63)
  7. Problem Sensitivity (3.63)
  8. Auditory Attention (3.63)
  1. Leadership (4.71)
  2. Dependability (4.65)
  3. Integrity (4.55)
  4. Self Control (4.54)
  5. Concern for Others (4.51)
  6. Cooperation (4.44)
  7. Social Orientation (4.38)
  8. Attention to Detail (4.37)
  9. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.30)
  10. Stress Tolerance (4.18)
  11. Initiative (4.16)
  12. Persistence (4.14)
  13. Innovation (4.11)
  14. Independence (4.06)
  15. Achievement/Effort (4.02)
  16. Analytical Thinking (3.90)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities

  1. Thinking Creatively (4.77)
  2. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.60)
  3. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.28)
  4. Developing and Building Teams (4.24)
  5. Getting Information (4.11)
  6. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (4.07)
  7. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.01)
  8. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.96)
  9. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.91)
  10. Coaching and Developing Others (3.88)
  11. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (3.81)
  12. Training and Teaching Others (3.73)
  13. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.64)
  1. Convey Moods Or Emotions Through Music (4.77)
  2. Express Creativity Through Music, Dance, Or Acting (4.77)
  3. Tell Stories Through Musical, Visual, Or Dramatic Arts (4.77)
  4. Signal Directions Or Warnings To Coworkers (3.96)
  5. Direct Talent (3.88)
  6. Motivate People (3.81)
  7. Assign Work To Staff Or Employees (3.81)
  8. Motivate Team Members To Excel (3.81)
  9. Monitor Worker Performance (3.81)
  10. Teach Individuals Work-Related Techniques Or Skills (3.73)