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Receptionists and Information Clerks

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% Subject Description
89.25 Working with Computers Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
84.25 Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
82.25 Performing for or Working Directly with the Public Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
78.50 Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
72.50 Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
67.00 Assisting and Caring for Others Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
66.50 Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
65.25 Communicating with People Outside the Organization Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
65.00 Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
64.25 Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
61.50 Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
60.75 Documenting/Recording Information Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
59.25 Performing Administrative Activities Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
57.25 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
57.00 Scheduling Work and Activities Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
56.00 Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
52.25 Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
49.50 Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.



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