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Technical Writers

Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.

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Parachute skills

  1. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.88)
  2. Pay attention to details - Data (4.74)
  3. Interview, draw out - People (4.09)
  4. Consult - People (4.03)
  5. Remember people, or data, to unusual degree - Data (4.02)
  6. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.00)
  7. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (4.00)
  8. Follow through, get things done - People (3.98)
  9. Listen - People (3.88)
  10. Use my brain - Data (3.83)
  11. Communicate well, in person - People (3.75)
  12. Speak - People (3.75)
  13. Organize, classify - Data (3.62)
  14. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.62)
  15. Develop, improve - Data (3.57)
  16. Imagine - Data (3.57)
  17. Copy - Data (3.57)
  18. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.57)
  19. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.54)
  20. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.53)
  21. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.53)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Writing (4.88)
  2. Reading Comprehension (4.12)
  3. Active Listening (3.75)
  4. Speaking (3.75)
  5. Critical Thinking (3.62)
  1. Written Expression (4.25)
  2. Written Comprehension (4.12)
  3. Near Vision (4.00)
  4. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  5. Oral Expression (3.75)
  6. Deductive Reasoning (3.75)
  7. Information Ordering (3.62)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.74)
  2. Dependability (4.64)
  3. Integrity (4.25)
  4. Initiative (4.20)
  5. Cooperation (4.20)
  6. Independence (4.19)
  7. Achievement/Effort (4.17)
  8. Persistence (3.98)
  9. Self Control (3.89)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.88)
  11. Analytical Thinking (3.83)
  12. Stress Tolerance (3.77)
  13. Innovation (3.54)
  14. Concern for Others (3.53)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Interacting With Computers (4.61)
  2. Getting Information (4.33)
  3. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.19)
  4. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.09)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.03)
  6. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.02)
  7. Analyzing Data or Information (4.00)
  8. Processing Information (3.99)
  9. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.96)
  10. Documenting/Recording Information (3.90)
  11. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.60)
  12. Thinking Creatively (3.57)
  1. Read Specifications (4.33)
  2. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (4.33)
  3. Read Production Layouts (4.33)
  4. Read Schematics (4.33)
  5. Read Technical Drawings (4.33)
  6. Understand Service Or Repair Manuals (4.19)
  7. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.19)
  8. Understand Computer Equipment Operating Manuals (4.19)
  9. Use Interviewing Procedures (4.09)
  10. Use Technical Information In Manufacturing Or Industrial Activities (4.09)
  11. Confer With Engineering, Technical Or Manufacturing Personnel (4.03)
  12. Prepare Instruction Manuals (4.02)
  13. Interpret Technical Information For Written Materials (4.02)
  14. Analyze Technical Data, Designs, Or Preliminary Specifications (4.00)
  15. Organize Journalistic Or Literary Data (3.99)
  16. Set Page Layout Or Composition (3.57)
  17. Use Photographic Materials (3.57)
  18. Sketch Or Draw Subjects Or Items (3.57)