ONET Occupations » 27-3041.00

Editors

Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.82)
  2. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.39)
  3. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.38)
  4. Consult - People (4.38)
  5. Imagine - Data (4.30)
  6. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.30)
  7. Follow through, get things done - People (4.26)
  8. Organize, classify - Data (3.97)
  9. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.88)
  10. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.84)
  11. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.83)
  12. Use my brain - Data (3.80)
  13. Listen - People (3.75)
  14. Communicate well, in person - People (3.75)
  15. Speak - People (3.62)
  16. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.61)
  17. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.61)
  18. Supervise, manage - People (3.54)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (4.62)
  2. Writing (4.25)
  3. Active Listening (3.62)
  4. Critical Thinking (3.62)
  5. Quality Control Analysis (3.62)
  6. Speaking (3.50)
  1. Written Comprehension (4.50)
  2. Written Expression (4.38)
  3. Near Vision (3.88)
  4. Oral Comprehension (3.75)
  5. Oral Expression (3.75)
  6. Fluency of Ideas (3.62)
  7. Originality (3.62)
  8. Speech Recognition (3.62)
  9. Speech Clarity (3.62)
  10. Information Ordering (3.50)
  11. Category Flexibility (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.82)
  2. Dependability (4.59)
  3. Initiative (4.47)
  4. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.39)
  5. Innovation (4.39)
  6. Achievement/Effort (4.31)
  7. Persistence (4.26)
  8. Stress Tolerance (4.22)
  9. Cooperation (4.17)
  10. Independence (4.12)
  11. Integrity (4.05)
  12. Leadership (3.84)
  13. Analytical Thinking (3.80)
  14. Self Control (3.75)
  15. Concern for Others (3.61)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.77)
  2. Interacting With Computers (4.74)
  3. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.38)
  4. Thinking Creatively (4.30)
  5. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.29)
  6. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.23)
  7. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.21)
  8. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.10)
  9. Processing Information (3.97)
  10. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.83)
  11. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.72)
  12. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.54)
  13. Documenting/Recording Information (3.52)
  1. Read Production Layouts (4.77)
  2. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (4.74)
  3. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.74)
  4. Conduct Or Attend Staff Meetings (4.38)
  5. Consult With Managerial Or Supervisory Personnel (4.38)
  6. Write Headlines (4.30)
  7. Set Page Layout Or Composition (4.30)
  8. Follow Copyright Laws (4.21)
  9. Calculate Headline Size Or Count (3.97)
  10. Verify Investigative Information (3.97)
  11. Organize Story Elements (3.97)
  12. Organize Journalistic Or Literary Data (3.97)
  13. Index Information Resources (3.83)
  14. Communicate Visually Or Verbally (3.72)
  15. Approve Product Design Or Changes (3.54)
  16. Make Decisions (3.54)