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Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.

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Parachute skills

  1. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.90)
  2. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.90)
  3. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.90)
  4. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.90)
  5. Imagine - Data (4.90)
  6. Divert, amuse, entertain, perform, act - People (4.90)
  7. Follow through, get things done - People (4.88)
  8. Pay attention to details - Data (4.34)
  9. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  10. Use my brain - Data (3.75)
  11. Plan - Data (3.73)
  12. Communicate well, in person - People (3.63)
  13. Listen - People (3.63)
  14. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.50)
  15. Interview, draw out - People (3.50)
  16. Research - Data (3.50)
  17. Solve problems - Data (3.50)
  18. Speak - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Writing (4.88)
  2. Reading Comprehension (4.12)
  3. Critical Thinking (3.75)
  4. Active Listening (3.62)
  5. Active Learning (3.62)
  6. Judgment and Decision Making (3.62)
  7. Speaking (3.50)
  8. Complex Problem Solving (3.50)
  1. Written Expression (4.50)
  2. Originality (4.38)
  3. Written Comprehension (4.13)
  4. Fluency of Ideas (4.13)
  5. Near Vision (3.75)
  6. Oral Comprehension (3.63)
  7. Oral Expression (3.63)
  8. Deductive Reasoning (3.50)
  9. Inductive Reasoning (3.50)
  1. Persistence (4.88)
  2. Initiative (4.75)
  3. Innovation (4.72)
  4. Independence (4.69)
  5. Achievement/Effort (4.66)
  6. Attention to Detail (4.34)
  7. Dependability (4.06)
  8. Integrity (3.88)
  9. Stress Tolerance (3.84)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.78)
  11. Analytical Thinking (3.56)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Thinking Creatively (4.90)
  2. Getting Information (4.19)
  3. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.07)
  4. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.93)
  5. Interacting With Computers (3.83)
  6. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.73)
  7. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.67)
  8. Documenting/Recording Information (3.67)
  9. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.63)
  10. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.50)
  1. Compose Scripts (4.90)
  2. Practice Creative Writing - Development (4.90)
  3. Convey Moods Or Emotions Through Writing (4.90)
  4. Tell Stories Through Musical, Visual, Or Dramatic Arts (4.90)
  5. Write Story Copy (4.90)
  6. Collect Details For Stories Or Articles (4.19)
  7. Plan Or Organize Work (3.73)
  8. Determine Locale Or Period Of Story (3.63)
  9. Use Interviewing Procedures (3.50)
  10. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (3.50)
  11. Use Public Speaking Techniques (3.50)
  12. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (3.50)