Cablers (Data and Telecommunications)

Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Figuring out why a machine or system went wrong and working out what to do about it.

Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Being adaptable and coordinating work with other people.

Figuring out the pros and cons of different options and choosing the best one.

Controlling equipment or systems.

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Doing tests and checking products, services, or processes to make sure they are working properly.

Reading work related information.

Keeping track of how well work is progressing so you can make changes or improvements.

Looking for ways to help people.

Understanding why people react the way they do.

Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Maintaining equipment and deciding what maintenance will be needed in the future.

Fixing machines or systems.

Talking to others.

Managing your own and other peoples' time to get work done.

Being able to use what you have learnt to solve problems now and again in the future.

Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs.

Bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Listen to and understand what people say.

Quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.

Communicate by speaking.

Use your arms and/or legs at the same time while sitting, standing, or lying down.

See details that are up-close (within a few feet).

Keep your hand or arm steady.

Quickly move your hand to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, even if you can't solve the problem.

Use general rules to find answers or solve problems logically.

Put together small parts with your fingers.

See a pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) hidden in other distracting material.

Use lots of detailed information to come up with answers or make general rules.

Use your eyes to quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things.

Lift, push, pull, or carry things.

See details that are far away.

Pay attention to something without being distracted.

Order or arrange things in a pattern or sequence (e.g., numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Use your abdominal and lower back muscles a number of times without 'giving out' or fatiguing.

Speak clearly so others can understand you.

Use your arms, legs and whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling objects.

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving and manipulating objects.

Keeping up-to-date with technology and new ideas.

Checking objects, actions, or events, and keeping an eye out for problems.

Deciding on goals and putting together a detailed plan to get the work done.

Greeting or serving customers, clients or guests, and public speaking or performing.

Using your own ideas for developing, designing, or creating something new.

Using information to work out the best solution and solve problems.

Giving information to co-workers by telephone, in writing, or in person.

Looking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials for errors, problems or defects.

Giving information to the public, business or government by telephone, in writing, or in person.

Comparing objects, actions, or events. Looking for differences between them or changes over time.

Running, manoeuvring, navigating, or driving things like forklifts, vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or checking information or data.

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Understanding the needs of others, developing training programs, and teaching or instructing.

Looking at, working with, and understanding data or information.

Using computers to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Deciding whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Supportive management that stands behind employees. Workers are treated fairly by their company, they are supported by management, and have supervisors who train them well.

Serve and work with others. Workers usually get along well with each other, do things to help other people, and are rarely pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.

Work alone and make decisions. Workers are able to try out their own ideas, make decisions on their own, and work with little or no supervision.

Job security and good working conditions. There is usually a steady flow of interesting work, and the pay and conditions are generally good.

Results oriented. Workers are able to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.

Advancement and the potential to lead. Workers are recognised for the work that they do, they may give directions and instructions to others, and they are looked up to in their company and their community.

Practical, hands-on work. Often with plants and animals, or materials like wood, tools, and machinery.

Starting up and carrying out projects. Leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes require risk taking and often deal with business.

Following set procedures and routines. Working with numbers and details more than with ideas, usually following rules.

Ideas and thinking. Searching for facts and figuring out problems in your head.

Working with forms, designs and patterns. Often need self-expression and can be done without following rules.

Working with people. Helping or providing service to others.