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Educational Psychologists
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Educational Psychologists
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Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.
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Degrees
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Abilities
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Inductive Reasoning| | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
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Oral Comprehension| | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
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Oral Expression| | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
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Problem Sensitivity| | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
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Written Comprehension| | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
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Written Expression| | The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
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Speech Clarity| | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
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Deductive Reasoning| | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
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Near Vision| | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
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Speech Recognition| | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
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Originality| | The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem. |
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Category Flexibility| | The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. |
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Information Ordering| | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
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Fluency of Ideas| | The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity). |
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Mathematical Reasoning| | The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. |
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Selective Attention| | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
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Flexibility of Closure| | The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material. |
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Memorization| | The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures. |
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Far Vision| | The ability to see details at a distance. |
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Number Facility| | The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. |
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Time Sharing| | The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources). |
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Speed of Closure| | The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns. |
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Auditory Attention| | The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds. |
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Perceptual Speed| | The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object. |
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Visual Color Discrimination| | The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness. |
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Finger Dexterity| | The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
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Hearing Sensitivity| | The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness. |
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Visualization| | The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. |
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Depth Perception| | The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object. |
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Trunk Strength| | The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing. |
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Interests
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Investigative| | Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally. |
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Social| | Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others. |
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Second Interest High-Point| | Secondary-Cutoff/Rank Descriptiveness |
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Artistic| | Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules. |
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Conventional| | Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow. |
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Enterprising| | Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business. |
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Realistic| | Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. |
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First Interest High-Point| | Primary-Rank Descriptiveness |
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Knowledge
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Therapy and Counseling| | Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. |
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Psychology| | Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. |
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Education and Training| | Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
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Customer and Personal Service| | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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English Language| | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Sociology and Anthropology| | Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins. |
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Mathematics| | Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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Clerical| | Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. |
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Philosophy and Theology| | Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture. |
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Computers and Electronics| | Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
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Administration and Management| | Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
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Law and Government| | Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. |
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Communications and Media| | Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. |
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Medicine and Dentistry| | Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. |
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Public Safety and Security| | Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
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Personnel and Human Resources| | Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems. |
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Biology| | Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment. |
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Foreign Language| | Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation. |
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History and Archeology| | Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures. |
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Geography| | Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life. |
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Transportation| | Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. |
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Production and Processing| | Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
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Fine Arts| | Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture. |
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Sales and Marketing| | Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems. |
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Chemistry| | Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods. |
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Telecommunications| | Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems. |
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Design| | Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
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Engineering and Technology| | Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
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Economics and Accounting| | Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data. |
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Mechanical| | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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Wages
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| District of Columbia | $58,310.00 |
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| North Carolina | $47,990.00 |
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| South Carolina | $48,070.00 |
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Related Careers
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Directors, Religious Activities & Education| | Direct and coordinate activities of a denominational group to meet religious needs of students. Plan, direct, or coordinate church school programs designed to promote religious education among church membership. May provide counseling and guidance relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems. |
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Educational, Vocational, & School Counselors| | Counsel individuals and provide group educational and vocational guidance services. |
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education| | Teach pupils in public or private schools at the elementary level basic academic, social, and other formative skills. |
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Instructional Coordinators| | Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology in specialized fields that provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. |
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Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education| | Teach elemental natural and social science, personal hygiene, music, art, and literature to children from 4 to 6 years old. Promote physical, mental, and social development. May be required to hold State certification. |
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Occupational Therapists| | Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that help restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to disabled persons. |
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Skills
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Social Perceptiveness| | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
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Learning Strategies| | Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. |
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Active Listening| | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Reading Comprehension| | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
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Active Learning| | Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
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Writing| | Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
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Coordination| | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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Critical Thinking| | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Speaking| | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Monitoring| | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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Persuasion| | Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. |
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Negotiation| | Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. |
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Time Management| | Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
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Instructing| | Teaching others how to do something. |
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Service Orientation| | Actively looking for ways to help people. |
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Judgment and Decision Making| | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
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Complex Problem Solving| | Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
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Mathematics| | Using mathematics to solve problems. |
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Equipment Selection| | Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. |
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Science| | Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. |
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Management of Personnel Resources| | Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. |
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Systems Evaluation| | Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system. |
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Systems Analysis| | Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. |
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Quality Control Analysis| | Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
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Operations Analysis| | Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design. |
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Technology Design| | Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs. |
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Troubleshooting| | Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
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Management of Material Resources| | Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work. |
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Management of Financial Resources| | Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures. |
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Installation| | Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. |
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Repairing| | Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. |
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Operation and Control| | Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
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Equipment Maintenance| | Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. |
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Operation Monitoring| | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
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Programming| | Writing computer programs for various purposes. |
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Tasks
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| Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions, and to help assess eligibility for special services. |
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| Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse. |
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| Assess an individual child's needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel. |
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| Select, administer, and score psychological tests. |
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| Provide consultation to parents, teachers, administrators, and others on topics such as learning styles and behavior modification techniques. |
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| Promote an understanding of child development and its relationship to learning and behavior. |
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| Collaborate with other educational professionals to develop teaching strategies and school programs. |
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| Counsel children and families to help solve conflicts and problems in learning and adjustment. |
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| Develop individualized educational plans in collaboration with teachers and other staff members. |
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| Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data. |
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| Serve as a resource to help families and schools deal with crises, such as separation and loss. |
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| Attend workshops, seminars, or professional meetings to remain informed of new developments in school psychology. |
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| Design classes and programs to meet the needs of special students. |
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| Initiate and direct efforts to foster tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity in school communities. |
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| Refer students and their families to appropriate community agencies for medical, vocational, or social services. |
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| Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs and other services, such as behavioral management systems. |
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| Provide educational programs on topics such as classroom management, teaching strategies, or parenting skills. |
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| Conduct research to generate new knowledge that can be used to address learning and behavior issues. |
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Career Activities
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| Making Decisions and Solving Problems |
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| decide which psychological tests to administer to clients |
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| resolve problems in educational settings |
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| Analyzing Data or Information |
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| analyze data on curricula or instructional methods |
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| analyze psychological testing data |
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| analyze scientific research data or investigative findings |
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| analyze social or economic data |
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| conduct field research or investigative studies |
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| evaluate educational outcomes |
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| forecast or predict phenomena based upon research data |
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| perform statistical modeling |
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| use psychological assessment tools |
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| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge |
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| follow confidentiality procedures |
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| maintain awareness of social trends |
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| use behavior modification techniques |
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| use counseling techniques |
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| use current social research |
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| use interpersonal communication techniques |
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| use interviewing procedures |
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| use knowledge of investigation techniques |
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| use knowledge of multi-media technology |
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| use library or online Internet research techniques |
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| use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems |
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| use motivational techniques in education |
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| use oral or written communication techniques |
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| use public speaking techniques |
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| use quantitative research methods |
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| use scientific research methodology |
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| use special education techniques |
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| use teaching techniques |
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| Getting Information |
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| collect scientific or technical data |
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| collect social or personal information |
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| collect statistical data |
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| Processing Information |
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| compile numerical or statistical data |
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| develop tables depicting data |
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| Getting Information |
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| obtain information from individuals |
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| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships |
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| work as a team member |
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| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events |
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| recognize interrelationships among individuals or social groups |
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| recognize interrelationships among social statistics or indicators |
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| recognize student learning levels |
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| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others |
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| explain complex mathematical information |
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| interpret ability or achievement test results |
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| interpret charts or tables for social or economic research |
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| interpret psychological test results |
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| write scholarly or technical research papers |
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| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates |
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| confer with research personnel |
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| Provide Consultation and Advice to Others |
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| advise clients or customers |
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| advise governmental or industrial personnel |
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| Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work |
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| plan scientific research or investigative studies |
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| plan surveys of specified group or area |
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| Provide Consultation and Advice to Others |
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| provide expert testimony on research results |
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| recommend further study or action based on research data |
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| recommend modifications to educational programs |
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| refer clients to community services or resources |
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| Assisting and Caring for Others |
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| work with persons with mental disabilities or illnesses |
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| Communicating with Persons Outside Organization |
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| communicate technical information |
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| compile information through interviews |
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| confer with scientists |
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| make presentations |
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| Thinking Creatively |
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| create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts |
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| design classroom presentations |
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| develop new products based on scientific research results |
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| develop psychological tests, rating scales, or related material |
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| develop scientific or mathematical hypotheses, theories, or laws |
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| Developing Objectives and Strategies |
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| develop plans for programs or projects |
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| develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards |
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| write business project or bid proposals |
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| write research or project grant proposals |
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| Training and Teaching Others |
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| assess educational potential or need of students |
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| convert information into instructional program |
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| coordinate educational content |
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| develop instructional materials |
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| organize educational material or ideas |
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| select teaching materials to meet student needs |
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| Documenting/Recording Information |
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| record student progress |
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| Coaching and Developing Others |
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| mentor co-workers in school or educational setting |
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| Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others |
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| direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies |
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| direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs |
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| Interacting With Computers |
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| develop or maintain databases |
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| use computers to enter, access or retrieve data |
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| use computers to enter, access or retrieve educational data |
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| use relational database software |
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| use spreadsheet software |
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| use word processing or desktop publishing software |
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| Performing Administrative Activities |
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| maintain educational records, reports, or files |
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| prepare educational reports |
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| prepare reports |
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| prepare technical reports or related documentation |
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| Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates |
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| evaluate student performance |
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Career Context
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| Face-to-Face Discussions |
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| Work With Work Group or Team |
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| Electronic Mail |
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| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled |
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| Contact With Others |
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| Telephone |
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| Structured versus Unstructured Work |
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| Freedom to Make Decisions |
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| Frequency of Decision Making |
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| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results |
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| Spend Time Sitting |
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| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate |
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| Letters and Memos |
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| Deal With External Customers |
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| Time Pressure |
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| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks |
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| Coordinate or Lead Others |
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| Physical Proximity |
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| Frequency of Conflict Situations |
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| Consequence of Error |
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| Exposed to Disease or Infections |
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| Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable |
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| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions |
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| Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People |
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| Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting |
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| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled |
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| Public Speaking |
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| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings |
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| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment |
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| Exposed to Contaminants |
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| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls |
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| Responsibility for Outcomes and Results |
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| Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body |
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| Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions |
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| Deal With Physically Aggressive People |
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| Outdoors, Exposed to Weather |
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Career Styles
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Cooperation| | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
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Concern for Others| | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
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Integrity| | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
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Dependability| | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
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Self Control| | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
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Analytical Thinking| | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
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Social Orientation| | Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |
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Independence| | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
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Attention to Detail| | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
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Stress Tolerance| | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. |
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Adaptability/Flexibility| | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
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Persistence| | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
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Initiative| | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
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Leadership| | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
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Achievement/Effort| | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
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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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Career Needs
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Autonomy| | Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision. |
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