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Copy Writers

Write advertising copy for use by publication or broadcast media to promote sale of goods and services.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.80)
  2. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.77)
  3. Develop, improve - Data (4.77)
  4. Divert, amuse, entertain, perform, act - People (4.77)
  5. Imagine - Data (4.77)
  6. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.61)
  7. Consult - People (4.44)
  8. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.44)
  9. Plan - Data (4.21)
  10. Listen - People (4.12)
  11. Persuade, sell, recruit - People (4.06)
  12. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  13. Follow through, get things done - People (3.86)
  14. Interview, draw out - People (3.79)
  15. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  16. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.73)
  17. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.65)
  18. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.65)
  19. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.64)
  20. Speak - People (3.62)
  21. Use my brain - Data (3.53)
  22. Use my intuition - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (4.25)
  2. Writing (4.25)
  3. Active Listening (3.88)
  4. Speaking (3.62)
  5. Critical Thinking (3.50)
  1. Written Comprehension (4.25)
  2. Written Expression (4.25)
  3. Oral Comprehension (4.12)
  4. Oral Expression (4.00)
  5. Near Vision (3.75)
  6. Originality (3.62)
  7. Fluency of Ideas (3.50)
  8. Problem Sensitivity (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.80)
  2. Dependability (4.75)
  3. Innovation (4.61)
  4. Integrity (4.40)
  5. Cooperation (4.28)
  6. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.18)
  7. Initiative (4.16)
  8. Achievement/Effort (4.03)
  9. Stress Tolerance (3.99)
  10. Persistence (3.86)
  11. Self Control (3.86)
  12. Independence (3.79)
  13. Concern for Others (3.65)
  14. Leadership (3.64)
  15. Analytical Thinking (3.53)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Thinking Creatively (4.77)
  2. Getting Information (4.75)
  3. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.44)
  4. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.37)
  5. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.21)
  6. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.07)
  7. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.06)
  8. Selling or Influencing Others (4.06)
  9. Interacting With Computers (4.00)
  10. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.84)
  11. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.79)
  12. Analyzing Data or Information (3.73)
  1. Write Advertising Copy (4.77)
  2. Write Sales Or Informational Speeches (4.77)
  3. Use Photographic Materials (4.77)
  4. Practice Creative Writing - Development (4.77)
  5. Convey Moods Or Emotions Through Writing (4.77)
  6. Collect Details For Stories Or Articles (4.75)
  7. Write Business Correspondence (4.44)
  8. Communicate Visually Or Verbally (4.44)
  9. Compile Information Through Interviews (4.44)
  10. Confer With Client Or Staff Regarding Theme (4.44)
  11. Prepare Promotional Plans (4.21)
  12. Conduct Or Attend Staff Meetings (4.06)
  13. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.00)
  14. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (4.00)
  15. Use Interviewing Procedures (3.79)
  16. Use Marketing Techniques (3.79)
  17. Use Product Knowledge To Market Goods (3.79)
  18. Maintain Awareness Of Social Trends (3.79)
  19. Analyze Sales Activities Or Trends (3.73)
  20. Identify Interests Of Publication Readers (3.73)