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Sound Engineering Technicians

Operate machines and equipment to record, synchronize, mix, or reproduce music, voices, or sound effects in sporting arenas, theater productions, recording studios, or movie and video productions.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.81)
  2. Divert, amuse, entertain, perform, act - People (4.52)
  3. Imagine - Data (4.52)
  4. Develop, improve - Data (4.52)
  5. Listen - People (4.52)
  6. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.52)
  7. Follow through, get things done - People (4.31)
  8. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.16)
  9. Use my brain - Data (3.78)
  10. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.78)
  11. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.78)
  12. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  13. Communicate well, in person - People (3.75)
  14. Operate, drive - Things (3.69)
  15. Copy - Data (3.69)
  16. Repair - Things (3.66)
  17. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.62)
  18. Speak - People (3.62)
  19. Organize, classify - Data (3.50)
  20. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.50)
  21. Coordinate - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (3.62)
  2. Speaking (3.62)
  3. Reading Comprehension (3.50)
  4. Critical Thinking (3.50)
  1. Oral Expression (3.75)
  2. Near Vision (3.75)
  3. Oral Comprehension (3.62)
  4. Written Expression (3.62)
  5. Written Comprehension (3.50)
  6. Information Ordering (3.50)
  7. Selective Attention (3.50)
  8. Hearing Sensitivity (3.50)
  9. Speech Recognition (3.50)
  10. Speech Clarity (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.81)
  2. Dependability (4.72)
  3. Cooperation (4.69)
  4. Stress Tolerance (4.44)
  5. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.38)
  6. Persistence (4.31)
  7. Self Control (4.31)
  8. Achievement/Effort (4.28)
  9. Initiative (4.19)
  10. Innovation (4.16)
  11. Independence (4.12)
  12. Integrity (3.81)
  13. Concern for Others (3.78)
  14. Analytical Thinking (3.78)
  15. Social Orientation (3.66)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Interacting With Computers (4.72)
  2. Thinking Creatively (4.52)
  3. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.44)
  4. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.31)
  5. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.16)
  6. Documenting/Recording Information (4.16)
  7. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.09)
  8. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.00)
  9. Getting Information (3.97)
  10. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.90)
  11. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.71)
  12. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.69)
  13. Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (3.66)
  14. Processing Information (3.50)
  15. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.50)
  1. Develop Movie Sound Track (4.52)
  2. Convey Moods Or Emotions Through Music (4.52)
  3. Achieve Special Lighting Or Sound Effects (4.52)
  4. Set Sound Mixing Board Control Levels (4.52)
  5. Maintain Daily Logs Or Records (4.16)
  6. Operate Film Or Sound Editing Equipment (3.69)
  7. Operate Recording Or Broadcast Studio Controls (3.69)
  8. Operate Sound-Reproducing Or Recording Equipment (3.69)
  9. Operate Audio-Visual Equipment (3.69)
  10. Repair Electronic Components, Equipment, Or Systems (3.66)