Chemists

Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Reading work related information.

Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Using maths to solve problems.

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

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

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

Talking to others.

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

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

Teaching people how to do something.

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

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

Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Being adaptable and coordinating work with other people.

Figuring out the best way to teach or learn something new.

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

Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect it.

Understanding why people react the way they do.

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

Listen to and understand what people say.

Communicate by speaking.

Read and understand written information.

Use general rules to find answers or solve problems logically.

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

Write in a way that people can understand.

Come up with different ways of grouping things.

Choose the right maths method or formula to solve a problem.

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

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

Add, subtract, multiply, or divide.

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

Come up with a number of ideas about a topic, even if the ideas aren't very good.

Notice differences between colours, including shades of colour and brightness.

Speak clearly so others can understand you.

Identify and understand the speech of another person.

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

Put together small parts with your fingers.

Keep your hand or arm steady.

Pay attention to something without being distracted.

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

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

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

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

Helping people to understand and use information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Looking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.

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

Building good working relationships and keeping them over time.

Working out the value, importance, or quality of things, services or people.

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

Operating machines or processes either directly or using controls (not including computers or vehicles).

Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing electronic devices and equipment.

Working out sizes, distances, amounts, time, costs, resources, or materials needed for a task.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Working with people. Helping or providing service to others.