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- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.
Audiologists spend a lot of their time Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge. They are naturally good at Problem Sensitivity, Inductive Reasoning, Oral Comprehension, and Oral Expression. Audiologists are typically characterized as being Investigative and Social. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Therapy and Counseling, and Psychology and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Speaking.
Work Activities
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Getting Information
Assisting and Caring for Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Processing Information
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Selling or Influencing Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Training and Teaching Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Thinking Creatively
Documenting/Recording Information
Performing Administrative Activities
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Coaching and Developing Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Scheduling Work and Activities
Interacting With Computers
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Handling and Moving Objects
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Staffing Organizational Units
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Developing and Building Teams
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Controlling Machines and Processes
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Performing General Physical Activities
Abilities
Problem Sensitivity
Inductive Reasoning
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Speech Clarity
Written Expression
Deductive Reasoning
Speech Recognition
Finger Dexterity
Near Vision
Hearing Sensitivity
Originality
Information Ordering
Flexibility of Closure
Category Flexibility
Fluency of Ideas
Far Vision
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Mathematical Reasoning
Selective Attention
Perceptual Speed
Speed of Closure
Visualization
Manual Dexterity
Memorization
Auditory Attention
Control Precision
Number Facility
Time Sharing
Depth Perception
Visual Color Discrimination
Trunk Strength
Response Orientation
Multilimb Coordination
Wrist-Finger Speed
Reaction Time
Sound Localization
Static Strength
Rate Control
Interests
Investigative
Social
Conventional
Realistic
Artistic
Enterprising
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Therapy and Counseling
Psychology
English Language
Sales and Marketing
Clerical
Computers and Electronics
Administration and Management
Medicine and Dentistry
Education and Training
Personnel and Human Resources
Mathematics
Sociology and Anthropology
Economics and Accounting
Biology
Mechanical
Physics
Law and Government
Communications and Media
Engineering and Technology
Chemistry
Production and Processing
Telecommunications
Philosophy and Theology
Public Safety and Security
Foreign Language
Design
Transportation
Fine Arts
Wages
New Jersey
$98,290
Kentucky
$84,540
Hawaii
$83,690
Alaska
$76,000
New York
$74,700
Illinois
$74,640
Colorado
$74,260
Massachusetts
$74,020
District of Columbia
$73,920
California
$72,300
New Hampshire
$72,040
Connecticut
$71,280
Oregon
$71,080
Texas
$70,170
Wisconsin
$69,420
Idaho
$68,940
South Carolina
$68,590
Maryland
$68,550
Florida
$67,610
Georgia
$66,930
Maine
$66,730
Arkansas
$66,550
Washington
$66,090
Nebraska
$65,370
Michigan
$65,310
North Carolina
$64,990
New Mexico
$64,110
South Dakota
$64,040
Utah
$62,400
Pennsylvania
$62,190
Virginia
$61,410
Iowa
$60,900
Ohio
$59,380
Mississippi
$58,630
Minnesota
$58,270
Louisiana
$57,640
Alabama
$57,400
Indiana
$57,280
Missouri
$57,160
Kansas
$57,080
West Virginia
$56,330
Vermont
$55,030
Tennessee
$54,120
Oklahoma
$51,280
Arizona
$48,090
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Writing
Active Learning
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Social Perceptiveness
Judgment and Decision Making
Monitoring
Complex Problem Solving
Learning Strategies
Instructing
Coordination
Service Orientation
Science
Systems Evaluation
Quality Control Analysis
Time Management
Systems Analysis
Persuasion
Mathematics
Management of Personnel Resources
Repairing
Troubleshooting
Equipment Selection
Negotiation
Operation Monitoring
Operations Analysis
Management of Financial Resources
Management of Material Resources
Operation and Control
Technology Design
Equipment Maintenance
Programming
Work Values
Relationships
Achievement
Working Conditions
Recognition
Support
Independence
Work Styles
Integrity
Concern for Others
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Self Control
Cooperation
Social Orientation
Analytical Thinking
Adaptability/Flexibility
Achievement/Effort
Persistence
Stress Tolerance
Independence
Initiative
Leadership
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Contact With Others
Deal With External Customers
Freedom to Make Decisions
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Physical Proximity
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Time Pressure
Work With Work Group or Team
Spend Time Sitting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Level of Competition
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Consequence of Error
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Public Speaking
Exposed to Contaminants
Duration of Typical Work Week
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Degree of Automation
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Work Schedules
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Time Pressure
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Time Pressure
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Public Speaking
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Standing
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Public Speaking
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Letters and Memos
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Time Pressure
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Public Speaking
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Time Pressure
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to High Places
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Letters and Memos
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
Master's Degree
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession
Doctoral Degree