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Innovation

Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

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Choreographers (4.88)
Music Composers and Arrangers (4.80)
Commercial and Industrial Designers (4.79)
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (4.78)
Interior Designers (4.78)
Graphic Designers (4.74)
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers (4.72)
Fashion Designers (4.69)
Video Game Designers (4.67)
Set and Exhibit Designers (4.67)
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary (4.62)
Craft Artists (4.61)
Copy Writers (4.61)
Geographic Information Systems Technicians (4.60)
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance (4.59)
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (4.58)
Mechatronics Engineers (4.52)
Advertising and Promotions Managers (4.51)
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (4.50)
Mathematicians (4.48)
Astronomers (4.48)
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary (4.46)
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary (4.46)
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary (4.45)
Medical Equipment Preparers (4.45)
Desktop Publishers (4.45)
Adapted Physical Education Specialists (4.44)
Art Directors (4.44)
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (4.44)
Nannies (4.44)
Aerospace Engineers (4.42)
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary (4.42)
Recreational Therapists (4.42)
Operations Research Analysts (4.41)
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary (4.40)
Program Directors (4.39)
Broadcast News Analysts (4.39)
Editors (4.39)
Environmental Economists (4.37)
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary (4.37)
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (4.37)
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary (4.36)
Speech-Language Pathologists (4.36)
Geothermal Production Managers (4.35)
Computer Systems Analysts (4.34)
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary (4.34)
Training and Development Managers (4.33)
Business Teachers, Postsecondary (4.33)
Biochemists and Biophysicists (4.32)
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary (4.32)
Traffic Technicians (4.32)
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (4.31)
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (4.31)
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (4.30)
Directors, Religious Activities and Education (4.29)
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (4.29)
Museum Technicians and Conservators (4.29)
Landscape Architects (4.28)
Geographers (4.28)
Education Teachers, Postsecondary (4.28)
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (4.28)
Materials Scientists (4.27)
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary (4.27)
Prosthodontists (4.27)
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary (4.26)
Actors (4.26)
Helpers--Electricians (4.26)
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (4.25)
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (4.25)
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors (4.25)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval (4.24)
Bioinformatics Scientists (4.23)
Chief Executives (4.22)
Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program (4.22)
Informatics Nurse Specialists (4.22)
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (4.22)
Ship Engineers (4.22)
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers (4.21)
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists (4.20)
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (4.20)
Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary (4.20)
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers (4.20)
Industrial Production Managers (4.19)
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary (4.19)
Patient Representatives (4.19)
Molecular and Cellular Biologists (4.18)
Photonics Engineers (4.17)
Sociologists (4.17)
Jewelers (4.17)
Sound Engineering Technicians (4.16)
Materials Engineers (4.15)
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary (4.15)
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (4.15)
Industrial Engineers (4.14)
Manufacturing Engineers (4.14)
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians (4.14)
Occupational Therapists (4.14)
Aquacultural Managers (4.13)
Fire Investigators (4.13)
Logisticians (4.12)
Industrial Engineering Technologists (4.12)
Animal Scientists (4.12)
Athletic Trainers (4.12)
Commercial Divers (4.12)
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers (4.12)
Music Directors (4.11)
Cooks, Private Household (4.11)
Physicists (4.10)
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic (4.10)
Architectural Drafters (4.09)
Forensic Science Technicians (4.09)
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School (4.09)
Hunters and Trappers (4.09)
Medical Appliance Technicians (4.09)
Marketing Managers (4.08)
Biomass Power Plant Managers (4.08)
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors (4.08)
Coaches and Scouts (4.08)
Urologists (4.08)
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses (4.08)
Industrial Engineering Technicians (4.07)
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators (4.07)
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (4.07)
Instructional Coordinators (4.07)
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers (4.07)
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (4.06)
Computer and Information Research Scientists (4.06)
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (4.06)
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary (4.06)
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (4.06)
Farm and Home Management Advisors (4.06)
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture (4.06)
Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (4.06)
Intelligence Analysts (4.06)
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic (4.06)
Petroleum Engineers (4.05)
Mechanical Engineering Technologists (4.05)
Precious Metal Workers (4.05)
Software Developers, Applications (4.04)
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists (4.04)
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary (4.04)
Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio (4.04)
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay (4.04)
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes (4.03)
Curators (4.03)
Floral Designers (4.03)
Orthotists and Prosthetists (4.03)
Animal Control Workers (4.03)
Spa Managers (4.03)
Travel Guides (4.03)
Database Administrators (4.02)
Mechanical Engineers (4.02)
Technical Directors/Managers (4.02)
Public Address System and Other Announcers (4.02)
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (4.02)
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School (4.01)
Wind Energy Engineers (4.01)
Recreation Workers (4.01)
Advertising Sales Agents (4.01)
Potters, Manufacturing (4.01)
Computer and Information Systems Managers (4.00)
Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts (4.00)
Biomedical Engineers (4.00)
Microbiologists (4.00)
Geneticists (4.00)
Anthropologists (4.00)
Political Scientists (4.00)
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary (4.00)
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (4.00)
Radio Operators (4.00)
Occupational Therapy Assistants (4.00)
Sewers, Hand (4.00)
Computer Hardware Engineers (3.99)
Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters (3.99)
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (3.99)
Model Makers, Wood (3.99)
Pediatricians, General (3.98)
Electricians (3.98)
Insulation Workers, Mechanical (3.98)
Team Assemblers (3.98)
Education Administrators, Postsecondary (3.97)
Medical and Health Services Managers (3.97)
Web Developers (3.97)
Marine Engineers (3.97)
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (3.97)
Emergency Management Directors (3.96)
Web Administrators (3.96)
Agricultural Engineers (3.96)
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers (3.96)
Manufacturing Engineering Technologists (3.96)
Park Naturalists (3.96)
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists (3.96)
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors (3.96)
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary (3.96)
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary (3.96)
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (3.96)
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles (3.96)
History Teachers, Postsecondary (3.95)
Radio and Television Announcers (3.95)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (3.95)
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (3.95)
Tool and Die Makers (3.95)
Audio-Visual and Multimedia Collections Specialists (3.94)
Dietetic Technicians (3.94)
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers (3.94)
Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists (3.93)
Elevator Installers and Repairers (3.93)
Ship and Boat Captains (3.93)
Motorboat Operators (3.93)
Nursery and Greenhouse Managers (3.92)
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (3.92)
Teacher Assistants (3.92)
Hearing Aid Specialists (3.92)
Private Detectives and Investigators (3.92)
Financial Managers, Branch or Department (3.91)
Training and Development Specialists (3.91)
Electrical Engineering Technicians (3.91)
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (3.91)
Surgical Technologists (3.91)
Psychiatric Aides (3.91)
Real Estate Brokers (3.91)
Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (3.91)
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (3.90)
Public Relations Specialists (3.90)
Personal Care Aides (3.90)
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers (3.90)
Electrical Engineers (3.89)
Health Educators (3.89)
Lawyers (3.89)
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians (3.89)
Physical Therapists (3.89)
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers (3.89)
General and Operations Managers (3.88)
Logistics Analysts (3.88)
Management Analysts (3.88)
Chemical Engineers (3.88)
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors (3.88)
Midwives (3.88)
Statistical Assistants (3.88)
Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers (3.88)
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders (3.88)
Business Intelligence Analysts (3.87)
Economists (3.87)
Geophysical Data Technicians (3.87)
Social Science Research Assistants (3.87)
Librarians (3.87)
Photographers (3.87)
Police Detectives (3.87)
Maintenance Workers, Machinery (3.87)
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners (3.87)
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (3.87)
Electronic Drafters (3.86)
Biologists (3.86)
Producers (3.86)
Skincare Specialists (3.86)
Social and Community Service Managers (3.85)
Robotics Engineers (3.85)
Food Scientists and Technologists (3.85)
Radiologic Technologists (3.85)
Industrial Machinery Mechanics (3.85)
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (3.85)
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers (3.85)
Quality Control Systems Managers (3.84)
Human Resources Specialists (3.84)
Special Education Teachers, Middle School (3.84)
Film and Video Editors (3.84)
Massage Therapists (3.84)
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators (3.84)
Loan Counselors (3.83)
Sports Medicine Physicians (3.83)
Pest Control Workers (3.82)
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers (3.82)
Environmental Engineers (3.81)
Biochemical Engineers (3.81)
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (3.81)
Naturopathic Physicians (3.81)
Psychiatric Technicians (3.81)
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (3.81)
Sales Agents, Securities and Commodities (3.81)
New Accounts Clerks (3.81)
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (3.81)
Millwrights (3.81)
Riggers (3.81)
Flight Attendants (3.81)
Clergy (3.80)
Obstetricians and Gynecologists (3.80)
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (3.80)
Gaming Managers (3.79)
Acupuncturists (3.79)
Radiologic Technicians (3.79)
Paperhangers (3.79)
Healthcare Social Workers (3.78)
Paralegals and Legal Assistants (3.78)
Talent Directors (3.78)
Dermatologists (3.78)
First-Line Supervisors of Aquacultural Workers (3.78)
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents (3.77)
Marine Architects (3.77)
Energy Engineers (3.77)
Epidemiologists (3.77)
Neurologists (3.77)
Physical Therapist Assistants (3.77)
Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors (3.77)
Concierges (3.77)
Computer Programmers (3.76)
Water/Wastewater Engineers (3.76)
Mechanical Drafters (3.76)
Electrical Engineering Technologists (3.76)
Clinical Nurse Specialists (3.76)
Chefs and Head Cooks (3.76)
Automotive Master Mechanics (3.76)
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (3.76)
Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers (3.76)
Loss Prevention Managers (3.75)
Transportation Engineers (3.75)
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (3.75)
Multimedia Artists and Animators (3.75)
Reporters and Correspondents (3.75)
Surgeons (3.75)
Construction Carpenters (3.75)
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (3.75)
Transportation Managers (3.74)
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects (3.74)
Range Managers (3.74)
Remote Sensing Technicians (3.74)
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (3.74)
Manufacturing Production Technicians (3.73)
Historians (3.73)
Law Teachers, Postsecondary (3.73)
Registered Nurses (3.73)
First-Line Supervisors of Animal Husbandry and Animal Care Workers (3.73)
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (3.73)
Software Developers, Systems Software (3.72)
Electromechanical Engineering Technologists (3.72)
Soil and Plant Scientists (3.72)
Chiropractors (3.72)
Credit Authorizers (3.72)
Civil Engineers (3.71)
Clinical Psychologists (3.71)
Precision Agriculture Technicians (3.71)
Rehabilitation Counselors (3.71)
Podiatrists (3.71)
Patternmakers, Wood (3.71)
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (3.70)
Surveyors (3.70)
Ophthalmologists (3.70)
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (3.70)
Gas Plant Operators (3.70)
Accountants (3.69)
Electronics Engineering Technologists (3.69)
Orthodontists (3.69)
Criminal Investigators and Special Agents (3.69)
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors (3.69)
Retail Salespersons (3.69)
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (3.69)
Boilermakers (3.69)
Coroners (3.68)
Logistics Engineers (3.68)
Statisticians (3.68)
Critical Care Nurses (3.68)
Real Estate Sales Agents (3.68)
First-Line Supervisors of Logging Workers (3.68)
Architectural and Engineering Managers (3.67)
Preventive Medicine Physicians (3.67)
Medical Assistants (3.67)
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers (3.67)
Correctional Officers and Jailers (3.67)
Embalmers (3.67)
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters (3.67)
Etchers and Engravers (3.67)
Aviation Inspectors (3.67)
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers (3.66)
Fabric Menders, Except Garment (3.66)
Geothermal Technicians (3.66)
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers (3.66)
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (3.66)
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products (3.65)
Loan Officers (3.65)
Occupational Therapy Aides (3.65)
Childcare Workers (3.65)
Plasterers and Stucco Masons (3.65)
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (3.65)
Air Traffic Controllers (3.65)
Human Resources Managers (3.64)
Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers (3.64)
Industrial Safety and Health Engineers (3.64)
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (3.64)
Sales Engineers (3.64)
Radio Mechanics (3.64)
First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand (3.64)
Conveyor Operators and Tenders (3.64)
Risk Management Specialists (3.63)
Dancers (3.63)
Respiratory Therapists (3.63)
Respiratory Therapy Technicians (3.63)
Municipal Firefighters (3.63)
Bartenders (3.63)
Forest and Conservation Workers (3.63)
Bus Drivers, School or Special Client (3.63)
Sales Managers (3.62)
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers (3.62)
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (3.62)
Costume Attendants (3.62)
Sales Agents, Financial Services (3.62)
Logistics Managers (3.61)
Mechanical Engineering Technicians (3.61)
Chemists (3.61)
Nurse Midwives (3.61)
Nurse Practitioners (3.61)
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers (3.61)
Animal Trainers (3.61)
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (3.61)
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers (3.61)
Biomass Plant Technicians (3.61)
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders (3.61)
Interpreters and Translators (3.60)
Internists, General (3.60)
Phlebotomists (3.60)
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators (3.60)
Survey Researchers (3.59)
Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists (3.59)
Broadcast Technicians (3.59)
Home Health Aides (3.59)
Glaziers (3.59)
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (3.59)
Pilots, Ship (3.59)
Geological Sample Test Technicians (3.58)
Police Patrol Officers (3.58)
Loan Interviewers and Clerks (3.58)
Motorcycle Mechanics (3.58)
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (3.58)
Treasurers and Controllers (3.57)
Natural Sciences Managers (3.57)
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products (3.57)
Civil Drafters (3.57)
Counseling Psychologists (3.57)
Mental Health Counselors (3.57)
Nuclear Medicine Physicians (3.57)
Fish and Game Wardens (3.57)
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers (3.57)
Insurance Sales Agents (3.57)
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (3.57)
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (3.57)
Food Service Managers (3.56)
Singers (3.56)
Pathologists (3.56)
Municipal Clerks (3.56)
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (3.56)
Prepress Technicians and Workers (3.56)
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (3.56)
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders (3.56)
Administrative Services Managers (3.55)
Biostatisticians (3.55)
Validation Engineers (3.55)
Archeologists (3.55)
Acute Care Nurses (3.55)
Stonemasons (3.55)
Tapers (3.55)
Lodging Managers (3.54)
Robotics Technicians (3.54)
Forest and Conservation Technicians (3.54)
Social and Human Service Assistants (3.54)
Technical Writers (3.54)
Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters (3.54)
Sheet Metal Workers (3.54)
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (3.54)
Freight and Cargo Inspectors (3.54)
Office Clerks, General (3.53)
Rough Carpenters (3.53)
Structural Iron and Steel Workers (3.53)
Continuous Mining Machine Operators (3.53)
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (3.53)
Watch Repairers (3.53)
Supply Chain Managers (3.52)
Claims Examiners, Property and Casualty Insurance (3.52)
Information Security Analysts (3.52)
Actuaries (3.52)
Transportation Planners (3.52)
Radiation Therapists (3.52)
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (3.52)
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators (3.52)
Licensing Examiners and Inspectors (3.51)
Radiologists (3.51)
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (3.51)
Residential Advisors (3.51)
Purchasing Managers (3.50)
Regulatory Affairs Specialists (3.50)
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers (3.50)