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Dietitians and Nutritionists

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.

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Parachute skills

  1. Copy - Data (4.60)
  2. Interview, draw out - People (4.60)
  3. Research - Data (4.50)
  4. Pay attention to details - Data (4.48)
  5. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.32)
  6. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.32)
  7. Communicate well, in person - People (4.25)
  8. Use my brain - Data (4.16)
  9. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (4.16)
  10. Heal, cure - People (4.12)
  11. Listen - People (4.12)
  12. Speak - People (4.00)
  13. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.00)
  14. Develop, improve - Data (3.96)
  15. Follow through, get things done - People (3.80)
  16. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.75)
  17. Use my intuition - Data (3.75)
  18. Organize, classify - Data (3.75)
  19. Coordinate - People (3.72)
  20. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.68)
  21. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.67)
  22. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.62)
  23. Instruct - People (3.62)
  24. Solve problems - Data (3.62)
  25. Supervise, manage - People (3.56)
  26. Systematize, prioritize - Data (3.50)
  27. Imagine - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.12)
  2. Writing (4.00)
  3. Speaking (4.00)
  4. Critical Thinking (3.88)
  5. Reading Comprehension (3.75)
  6. Social Perceptiveness (3.75)
  7. Coordination (3.75)
  8. Learning Strategies (3.62)
  9. Monitoring (3.62)
  10. Instructing (3.62)
  11. Complex Problem Solving (3.62)
  12. Judgment and Decision Making (3.62)
  13. Service Orientation (3.50)
  14. Systems Analysis (3.50)
  1. Oral Expression (4.25)
  2. Oral Comprehension (4.12)
  3. Written Comprehension (3.88)
  4. Written Expression (3.75)
  5. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  6. Deductive Reasoning (3.75)
  7. Information Ordering (3.75)
  8. Speech Clarity (3.75)
  9. Originality (3.62)
  10. Category Flexibility (3.62)
  11. Speech Recognition (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.64)
  2. Integrity (4.64)
  3. Attention to Detail (4.48)
  4. Cooperation (4.36)
  5. Concern for Others (4.32)
  6. Analytical Thinking (4.16)
  7. Self Control (4.08)
  8. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.96)
  9. Initiative (3.92)
  10. Achievement/Effort (3.88)
  11. Stress Tolerance (3.88)
  12. Social Orientation (3.84)
  13. Persistence (3.80)
  14. Leadership (3.68)
  15. Independence (3.64)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.60)
  2. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.50)
  3. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.48)
  4. Documenting/Recording Information (4.32)
  5. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.24)
  6. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.24)
  7. Training and Teaching Others (4.16)
  8. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.12)
  9. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.12)
  10. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.04)
  11. Interacting With Computers (4.04)
  12. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.96)
  13. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.96)
  14. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.84)
  15. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.84)
  16. Developing and Building Teams (3.76)
  17. Processing Information (3.76)
  18. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.72)
  19. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.68)
  20. Analyzing Data or Information (3.67)
  21. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.60)
  22. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (3.56)
  23. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (3.56)
  24. Performing Administrative Activities (3.56)
  25. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.52)
  26. Thinking Creatively (3.50)
  1. Collect Clinical Data (4.60)
  2. Obtain Individual Dietary Histories To Plan Nutritional Programs (4.60)
  3. Follow Recipes (4.60)
  4. Use Nutrition Research Techniques (4.50)
  5. Follow Nutritional Practices (4.50)
  6. Use Knowledge Of Medical Terminology (4.50)
  7. Use Quality Assurance Techniques (4.50)
  8. Teach Food Or Nutrition Principles (4.16)
  9. Determine Nutritional Needs Or Diet Restrictions (4.12)
  10. Guide Individuals Or Families In Nutritional Areas (4.12)
  11. Plan Menus (3.96)
  12. Develop Dietary-Care Plans (3.96)
  13. Make Presentations On Health Or Medical Issues (3.68)
  14. Communicate Technical Information (3.68)
  15. Analyze Menus (3.67)
  16. Analyze Recipes (3.67)
  17. Develop Nutritional Or Food Programs (3.60)
  18. Prepare Reports (3.56)
  19. Conduct Nutritional Or Food Programs (3.56)