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Speech-Language Pathologists

Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.

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Parachute skills

  1. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.91)
  2. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.91)
  3. Pay attention to details - Data (4.59)
  4. Supervise, manage - People (4.45)
  5. Raise people's self-esteem - People (4.45)
  6. Counsel, guide, mentor - People (4.45)
  7. Heal, cure - People (4.45)
  8. Research - Data (4.45)
  9. Imagine - Data (4.44)
  10. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.44)
  11. Interview, draw out - People (4.41)
  12. Follow through, get things done - People (4.39)
  13. Listen - People (4.38)
  14. Use my brain - Data (4.36)
  15. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.36)
  16. Speak - People (4.25)
  17. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.15)
  18. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.13)
  19. Use my intuition - Data (4.00)
  20. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  21. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.88)
  22. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.82)
  23. Study, observe - Data (3.78)
  24. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (3.67)
  25. Solve problems - Data (3.62)
  26. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.62)
  27. Organize, classify - Data (3.62)
  28. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.62)
  29. Instruct - People (3.50)
  30. Advise - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.00)
  2. Speaking (4.00)
  3. Social Perceptiveness (4.00)
  4. Reading Comprehension (3.88)
  5. Critical Thinking (3.88)
  6. Monitoring (3.75)
  7. Learning Strategies (3.62)
  8. Complex Problem Solving (3.62)
  9. Judgment and Decision Making (3.62)
  10. Writing (3.50)
  11. Active Learning (3.50)
  12. Instructing (3.50)
  13. Service Orientation (3.50)
  1. Speech Recognition (4.38)
  2. Speech Clarity (4.25)
  3. Oral Comprehension (4.12)
  4. Oral Expression (4.00)
  5. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  6. Written Comprehension (3.88)
  7. Hearing Sensitivity (3.88)
  8. Fluency of Ideas (3.75)
  9. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  10. Inductive Reasoning (3.75)
  11. Written Expression (3.62)
  12. Information Ordering (3.62)
  13. Near Vision (3.62)
  14. Category Flexibility (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.93)
  2. Concern for Others (4.91)
  3. Dependability (4.81)
  4. Cooperation (4.80)
  5. Self Control (4.68)
  6. Social Orientation (4.66)
  7. Independence (4.66)
  8. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.59)
  9. Attention to Detail (4.59)
  10. Initiative (4.43)
  11. Persistence (4.39)
  12. Stress Tolerance (4.37)
  13. Innovation (4.36)
  14. Analytical Thinking (4.36)
  15. Achievement/Effort (4.35)
  16. Leadership (4.15)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.49)
  2. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.45)
  3. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.45)
  4. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.45)
  5. Thinking Creatively (4.44)
  6. Getting Information (4.41)
  7. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.28)
  8. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.27)
  9. Developing Objectives and Strategies (4.26)
  10. Documenting/Recording Information (4.20)
  11. Analyzing Data or Information (4.13)
  12. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.12)
  13. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.09)
  14. Processing Information (4.06)
  15. Interacting With Computers (3.96)
  16. Assisting and Caring for Others (3.87)
  17. Training and Teaching Others (3.82)
  18. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.78)
  19. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.67)
  20. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.60)
  21. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.56)
  22. Performing Administrative Activities (3.56)
  23. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.50)
  1. Make Decisions (4.45)
  2. Use Counseling Techniques (4.45)
  3. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (4.45)
  4. Use Medical Diagnostic Techniques (4.45)
  5. Use Research Methodology Procedures In Health Care (4.45)
  6. Use Knowledge Of Medical Terminology (4.45)
  7. Collect Clinical Data (4.41)
  8. Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Or Patients (4.41)
  9. Document Medical Prognosis (4.20)
  10. Analyze Speech Or Hearing Data (4.13)
  11. Analyze Medical Data (4.13)
  12. Analyze Patient Activity (4.13)
  13. Treat Medical Condition Of Patient (3.87)
  14. Observe Patient Condition (3.78)
  15. Identify Needs Of Communication-Impaired Persons (3.67)
  16. Conduct Patient Assessments (3.67)
  17. Make Presentations On Health Or Medical Issues (3.60)
  18. Communicate Technical Information (3.60)
  19. Prepare Patient Reports (3.56)
  20. Advise Other Staff On Speech Or Hearing Topics (3.50)
  21. Recommend Treatments For Speech Or Hearing Problems (3.50)