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Interest Code : RIC
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.
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.
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.
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.
Arm-Hand Steadiness-The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Multilimb Coordination-The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Near Vision-The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Oral Comprehension-The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Deductive Reasoning-The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Dependability-Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Attention to Detail-Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Self Control-Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Leadership-Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Cooperation-Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Adaptability/Flexibility-Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Top 3 Values
Support-Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
Independence-Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
Working Conditions-Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
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.
Monitoring-Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Critical Thinking-Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Operation Monitoring-Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Troubleshooting-Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Speaking-Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Mechanical-Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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.
Physics-Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
English Language-Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Mathematics-Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Telecommunications-Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
