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| Summary Description |
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Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law. |
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Admiralty Lawyer |
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Agency Legal Counsel |
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Assistant Attorney General |
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Assistant Corporation Counsel |
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Assistant Counsel |
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Assistant County Attorney |
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Assistant District Attorney |
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Assistant Federal Public Defender |
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Assistant Prosecuting Attorney |
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Assistant Prosecutor |
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Assistant Public Defender |
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Assistant State Attorney |
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13. |
Associate |
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Associate Attorney |
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15. |
Associate Counsel |
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16. |
Attorney |
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Attorney at Law |
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Attorney General |
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19. |
Bar Examiner |
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Barrister |
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21. |
Brief Writer |
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Business Lawyer |
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23. |
City Attorney |
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City Solicitor |
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Civil Lawyer |
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Claim Attorney |
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Closing Agent |
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Commonwealth Attorney |
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29. |
Consumer Advocate |
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30. |
Contracts Attorney |
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31. |
Conveyancer |
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32. |
Corporate Attorney |
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33. |
Corporate Counsel |
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Corporate Counselor |
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35. |
Corporate Lawyer |
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Corporation Counsel |
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37. |
Corporation Lawyer |
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38. |
Counsel |
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Counselor at Law |
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40. |
County Attorney |
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Criminal Defense Lawyer |
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Criminal District Attorney |
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Criminal Justice Lawyer |
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44. |
Criminal Lawyer |
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45. |
Defense Attorney |
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46. |
Deputy Attorney General |
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Deputy Chief Counsel |
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Deputy Prosecuting Attorney |
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District Attorney |
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Divorce Lawyer |
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Employment Attorney |
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Entertainment Lawyer |
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Enviromental Attorney |
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Environmental Attorney |
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Environmental Lawyer |
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Estate Conservator |
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Estate Planning Attorney |
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Family Lawyer |
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Foreign Law Consultant |
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60. |
Foreign Legal Consultant |
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General Counsel |
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General Counselor |
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Health Care Attorney |
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Immigration Attorney |
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Immigration Lawyer |
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Immigration Specialist |
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Insurance Attorney |
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Insurance Counselor |
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Intellectual Property Lawyer |
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70. |
Law Writer |
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71. |
Lawyer |
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72. |
Legal Adviser |
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Legal Advisor |
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Legal Arbitrator |
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Legal Consultant |
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76. |
Legal Counsel |
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Legal Department Manager |
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Legal Examiner |
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Legal Research Analyst (Lawyer) |
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Legal Researcher |
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Litigation Associate |
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Litigation Attorney |
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Military Lawyer |
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Partner |
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Patent Attorney |
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Patent Lawyer |
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Patent Solicitor |
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Probate Lawyer |
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Professional Degreed Law Clerk |
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Prosecutor |
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Public Defender |
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Rating Board Specialist |
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Rating Specialist |
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Real Estate Attorney |
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Real Estate Closer |
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Real Estate Lawyer |
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Regulatory Analyst |
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Solicitor |
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Sports Attorney |
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100. |
Sports Lawyer |
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Staff Attorney |
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Staff Counsel |
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Tariff Counsel |
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Tax Agent |
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Tax Attorney |
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Tax Lawyer |
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Title Attorney |
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108. |
Title Lawyer |
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Trial Attorney |
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110. |
Trial Lawyer |
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| Job Tasks |
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Represent clients in court or before government agencies.
- Represent the interests of clients in legal proceedings.
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Present evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.
- Represent the interests of clients in legal proceedings.
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Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges, and question witnesses during the course of a trial.
- Interview claimants to get information related to legal proceedings.
- Meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues.
- Represent the interests of clients in legal proceedings.
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Study Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
- Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.
- Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.
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Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Provide legal advice to clients.
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Present and summarize cases to judges and juries.
- Represent the interests of clients in legal proceedings.
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Prepare legal briefs and opinions, and file appeals in state and federal courts of appeal.
- Prepare documentation of legal proceedings.
- Prepare legal documents.
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Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.
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Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit.
- Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.
- Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.
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Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.
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Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
- Provide legal advice to clients.
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Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.
- Interview claimants to get information related to legal proceedings.
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Negotiate settlements of civil disputes.
- Arbitrate disputes between parties to resolve legal conflicts.
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Prepare and draft legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.
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Confer with colleagues with specialties in appropriate areas of legal issue to establish and verify bases for legal proceedings.
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Supervise legal assistants.
- Supervise activities of other legal personnel.
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Probate wills and represent and advise executors and administrators of estates.
- Represent the interests of clients in legal proceedings.
- Provide legal advice to clients.
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Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.
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Search for and examine public and other legal records to write opinions or establish ownership.
- Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records.
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Act as agent, trustee, guardian, or executor for businesses or individuals.
- Represent the interests of clients in legal proceedings.
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Help develop federal and state programs, draft and interpret laws and legislation, and establish enforcement procedures.
- Draft legislation or regulations.
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Work in environmental law, representing public interest groups, waste disposal companies, or construction firms in their dealings with state and federal agencies.
- Represent the interests of clients in legal proceedings.
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| Work Activities |
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| Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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| Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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| Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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| 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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| Communicating with Persons Outside 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. |
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| Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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| Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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| Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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| Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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| 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. |
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| Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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| Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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| Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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| Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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| Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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| Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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| Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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| Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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| Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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| Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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| Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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| Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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| Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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| Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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| Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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| Staffing Organizational Units —
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. |
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| Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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| Interesting Fact |
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| 2.9% of Americans walk to work. 88% drive to work. |
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