Overview
All Other Sales Assistants and Salespersons
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$1,128 Weekly Pay
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Strong Future Growth
Materials Recyclers
-
2,600 workers Employment Size
-
Entry level Skill level rating
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69% Full-Time Full-Time Share
-
44 hours Average full-time
-
43 years Average age
-
10% female Gender Share
Materials Recyclers salvage materials from industrial, commercial and private establishments for resale.
Also known as: Scrap Materials Buyer.
Specialisations: Automotive Dismantler, Bottle Dealer, Waste Recycler.
You can work as a Materials Recycler without formal qualifications. Some on the job training may be provided. Some workers have Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications in areas such as waste management or metal trades.
Tasks
- Sorts, packs and stores plastics, glass, paper, metals and other recyclable materials which have been collected from household, commercial and industrial premises in preparation for use in creating new products.
Prospects
The number of people working as Materials Recyclers (in their main job) fell over 5 years:
from 2,900 in 2011 to 2,600 in 2016.
Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. They may not reflect the current jobs market and should be used and interpreted with extreme caution.
- Size: This is a very small occupation.
- Location: Materials Recyclers work in many regions of Australia.
- Industries: Most work in Wholesale Trade; Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services; and Health Care and Social Assistance.
- Full-time: Many work full-time (69%, similar to the average of 66%).
- Hours: Full-time workers spend around 44 hours per week at work (compared to the average of 44 hours).
- Age: The average age is 43 years (compared to the average of 40 years).
- Gender: 10% of workers are female (compared to the average of 48%).
Main Industries
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Industries are based on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC 06).
States and Territories
NSW
VIC
QLD
SA
WA
TAS
NT
ACT
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Share of workers across Australian States and Territories, in this job compared to the all jobs average.
Age Profile
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Age profile of workers in this job compared to the all jobs average.
Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Highest qualification completed by workers in this job (in any field of study). Qualifications needed by new workers might be different from the qualifications of workers already in the job.
Pathways
You can work as a Materials Recycler without formal qualifications. Some on the job training may be provided. Some workers have Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications in areas such as waste management or metal trades.
Before starting a course, check it will provide you with the skills and qualifications you need. Visit
- My Skills to compare Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses, providers and student outcomes.
- AAPathways website to explore Retail Services VET training pathways.
Skills & Knowledge
Employers look for Sales Assistants and Sales Persons who interact well with others, provide good customer service and have an enthusiastic and positive attitude.
Filter Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge
These are important topics, subjects or knowledge areas.
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Production and processing
Raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ways of making and distributing goods.
-
Mechanical
Machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
-
Education and training
Curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
-
English language
English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
-
Public safety and security
Use of equipment, rules and ideas to protect people, data, property, and institutions.
-
Customer and personal service
Understanding customer needs, providing good quality service, and measuring customer satisfaction.
-
Administration and management
Business principles involved in strategic planning, leadership, and coordinating people and resources.
-
Sales and marketing
Showing, promoting, and selling including marketing strategy, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
-
Engineering and technology
Use engineering, science and technology to design and produce goods and services.
-
Personnel and human resources
Recruiting and training people, managing pay and other entitlements (like sick leave), and negotiating pay and conditions.
-
Clerical
Word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office work.
-
Mathematics
Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics.
-
Psychology
Human behaviour; differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; research methods; assessing and treating disorders.
-
Computers and electronics
Circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
-
Transportation
Moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road.
-
Physics
The physical laws of matter, motion and energy, and how they interact through space and time.
-
Building and construction
Materials, and methods used to construct or repair houses, buildings, or other structures like highways and roads.
-
Law and government
How our laws and courts work. Government rules and regulations, and the political system.
-
Telecommunications
Transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
-
Communications and media
Media production, communication, and dissemination. Includes written, spoken, and visual media.
Skills
Skills can be improved through training or experience.
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Active listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
-
Reading comprehension
Reading work related information.
-
Operation and control
Controlling equipment or systems.
-
Critical thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
-
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well work is progressing so you can make changes or improvements.
-
Operation monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
-
Equipment maintenance
Maintaining equipment and deciding what maintenance will be needed in the future.
-
Social perceptiveness
Understanding why people react the way they do.
-
Time management
Managing your own and other peoples' time to get work done.
-
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
-
Speaking
Talking to others.
-
Complex problem solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
-
Troubleshooting
Figuring out why a machine or system went wrong and working out what to do about it.
-
Quality control analysis
Doing tests and checking products, services, or processes to make sure they are working properly.
-
Active learning
Being able to use what you have learnt to solve problems now and again in the future.
-
Serving others
Looking for ways to help people.
-
Coordination with others
Being adaptable and coordinating work with other people.
-
Judgment and decision making
Figuring out the pros and cons of different options and choosing the best one.
-
Management of personnel resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, and choosing the best people for the job.
-
Equipment selection
Deciding on the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Abilities
Workers use these physical and mental abilities.
-
Multilimb coordination
Use your arms and/or legs at the same time while sitting, standing, or lying down.
-
Control precision
Quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.
-
Manual dexterity
Quickly move your hand to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
-
Near vision
See details that are up-close (within a few feet).
-
Arm-hand steadiness
Keep your hand or arm steady.
-
Reaction time
Quickly move your hand, finger, or foot when a sound, light, picture or something else appears.
-
Finger dexterity
Put together small parts with your fingers.
-
Categorising
Come up with different ways of grouping things.
-
Trunk strength
Use your abdominal and lower back muscles a number of times without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
-
Depth perception
Decide which thing is closer or further away from you, or decide how far away it is.
-
Far vision
See details that are far away.
-
Oral comprehension
Listen to and understand what people say.
-
Oral expression
Communicate by speaking.
-
Rate control
Change when and how fast you move based on how something else is moving.
-
Sorting or ordering
Order or arrange things in a pattern or sequence (e.g., numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
-
Speed of limb movement
Quickly move the arms and legs.
-
Flexibility of closure
See a pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) hidden in other distracting material.
-
Perceptual speed
Use your eyes to quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things.
-
Selective attention
Pay attention to something without being distracted.
-
Colour discrimination
Notice differences between colours, including shades of colour and brightness.
Activities
These are kinds of activities workers regularly do in this job.
-
Handling and moving objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving and manipulating objects.
-
Controlling equipment or machines
Operating machines or processes either directly or using controls (not including computers or vehicles).
-
Communicating within a team
Giving information to co-workers by telephone, in writing, or in person.
-
Doing physically active work
Use your arms, legs and whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling objects.
-
Making decisions and solving problems
Using information to work out the best solution and solve problems.
-
Driving vehicles or equipment
Running, manoeuvring, navigating, or driving things like forklifts, vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
-
Researching and investigating
Looking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.
-
Monitoring people, processes and things
Checking objects, actions, or events, and keeping an eye out for problems.
-
Checking for errors or defects
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials for errors, problems or defects.
-
Planning and prioritising work
Deciding on goals and putting together a detailed plan to get the work done.
-
Training and teaching others
Understanding the needs of others, developing training programs, and teaching or instructing.
-
Scheduling work and activities
Working out the timing of events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
-
Coordinating the work of a team
Getting members of a group to work together to finish a task.
-
Guiding and directing staff
Guiding and directing staff, including setting and monitoring performance standards.
-
Assessing and evaluating things
Working out the value, importance, or quality of things, services or people.
-
Collecting and organising information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or checking information or data.
-
Coaching and developing others
Working out the needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or helping them to improve.
-
Looking for changes over time
Comparing objects, actions, or events. Looking for differences between them or changes over time.
-
Leading and encouraging a team
Encouraging and building trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
-
Documenting or recording information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

O*NET is a trademark of the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
The skills and importance ratings on this page are derived from the US Department of Labor O*NET Database Version 21.2, 51-9199.01 - Recycling and Reclamation Workers.
Work Environment
Learn about the daily activities, and physical and social demands faced by workers. Explore the values and work styles that workers rate as most important.
Filter Work Environment
Demands
The physical and social demands workers face most often are shown below.
-
Wear common protective or safety equipment
Wear equipment like safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets.
-
Exposure to contaminants
Be exposed to pollutants, gases, dust or odours.
-
Spend time standing
Spend time standing at work.
-
Outdoors, exposed to weather
Work outdoors, exposed to the weather.
-
Using your hands to handle, control, or feel
Spend time using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
-
Contact with people
Have contact with people by telephone, face-to-face, or any other way.
-
Making repetitive motions
Spend time making repetitive motions.
-
Face-to-face discussions
Talk with people face-to-face.
-
Very hot or cold temperatures
Work in very hot or cold temperatures.
-
Outdoors, under cover
Work outdoors, under cover (e.g., in an open shed).
-
Teamwork
Work with people in a group or team.
-
In an open vehicle or equipment
Work in an open vehicle (e.g., a tractor).
-
Health and safety of others
Take responsibility for the health and safety of others.
-
Unstructured work
Have freedom to decide on tasks, priorities, and goals.
-
Loud or uncomfortable sounds
Be exposed to noises and sounds that are distracting or uncomfortable.
-
Bending or twisting your body
Spend time bending or twisting your body.
-
Walking and running
Spend time walking and running.
-
Responsible for outcomes
Take responsibility for the results of other people's work.
-
Freedom to make decisions
Have freedom to make decision on your own.
-
Time pressure
Work to strict deadlines.
Values
Work values are important to a person’s feeling of satisfaction. All six values are shown below.
-
Support
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.
-
Relationships
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.
-
Working conditions
Job security and good working conditions. There is usually a steady flow of interesting work, and the pay and conditions are generally good.
-
Achievement
Results oriented. Workers are able to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.
-
Independence
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.
-
Recognition
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.
Interests
Interests are the style or type of work we prefer to do. All interest areas are shown below.
-
Administrative
Following set procedures and routines. Working with numbers and details more than with ideas, usually following rules.
-
Practical
Practical, hands-on work. Often with plants and animals, or materials like wood, tools, and machinery.
-
Enterprising
Starting up and carrying out projects. Leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes require risk taking and often deal with business.
-
Analytical
Ideas and thinking. Searching for facts and figuring out problems in your head.
-
Creative
Working with forms, designs and patterns. Often need self-expression and can be done without following rules.
-
Helping
Working with people. Helping or providing service to others.

O*NET is a trademark of the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
The skills and importance ratings on this page are derived from the US Department of Labor O*NET Database Version 21.2, 51-9199.01 - Recycling and Reclamation Workers.
All Other Sales Assistants and Salespersons
-
$1,128 Weekly Pay
-
Strong Future Growth
Materials Recyclers
-
2,600 workers Employment Size
-
Entry level Skill level rating
-
69% Full-Time Full-Time Share
-
44 hours Average full-time
-
43 years Average age
-
10% female Gender Share
Materials Recyclers salvage materials from industrial, commercial and private establishments for resale.
Also known as: Scrap Materials Buyer.
Specialisations: Automotive Dismantler, Bottle Dealer, Waste Recycler.
You can work as a Materials Recycler without formal qualifications. Some on the job training may be provided. Some workers have Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications in areas such as waste management or metal trades.
Tasks
- Sorts, packs and stores plastics, glass, paper, metals and other recyclable materials which have been collected from household, commercial and industrial premises in preparation for use in creating new products.
The number of people working as Materials Recyclers (in their main job) fell over 5 years:
from 2,900 in 2011 to 2,600 in 2016.
Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. They may not reflect the current jobs market and should be used and interpreted with extreme caution.
- Size: This is a very small occupation.
- Location: Materials Recyclers work in many regions of Australia.
- Industries: Most work in Wholesale Trade; Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services; and Health Care and Social Assistance.
- Full-time: Many work full-time (69%, similar to the average of 66%).
- Hours: Full-time workers spend around 44 hours per week at work (compared to the average of 44 hours).
- Age: The average age is 43 years (compared to the average of 40 years).
- Gender: 10% of workers are female (compared to the average of 48%).
Main Industries
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Industries are based on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC 06).
States and Territories
NSW
VIC
QLD
SA
WA
TAS
NT
ACT
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Share of workers across Australian States and Territories, in this job compared to the all jobs average.
Age Profile
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Age profile of workers in this job compared to the all jobs average.
Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Highest qualification completed by workers in this job (in any field of study). Qualifications needed by new workers might be different from the qualifications of workers already in the job.
You can work as a Materials Recycler without formal qualifications. Some on the job training may be provided. Some workers have Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications in areas such as waste management or metal trades.
Before starting a course, check it will provide you with the skills and qualifications you need. Visit
- My Skills to compare Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses, providers and student outcomes.
- AAPathways website to explore Retail Services VET training pathways.
Employers look for Sales Assistants and Sales Persons who interact well with others, provide good customer service and have an enthusiastic and positive attitude.
Filter Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge
These are important topics, subjects or knowledge areas.
-
Production and processing
Raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ways of making and distributing goods.
-
Mechanical
Machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
-
Education and training
Curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
-
English language
English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
-
Public safety and security
Use of equipment, rules and ideas to protect people, data, property, and institutions.
-
Customer and personal service
Understanding customer needs, providing good quality service, and measuring customer satisfaction.
-
Administration and management
Business principles involved in strategic planning, leadership, and coordinating people and resources.
-
Sales and marketing
Showing, promoting, and selling including marketing strategy, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
-
Engineering and technology
Use engineering, science and technology to design and produce goods and services.
-
Personnel and human resources
Recruiting and training people, managing pay and other entitlements (like sick leave), and negotiating pay and conditions.
-
Clerical
Word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office work.
-
Mathematics
Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics.
-
Psychology
Human behaviour; differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; research methods; assessing and treating disorders.
-
Computers and electronics
Circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
-
Transportation
Moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road.
-
Physics
The physical laws of matter, motion and energy, and how they interact through space and time.
-
Building and construction
Materials, and methods used to construct or repair houses, buildings, or other structures like highways and roads.
-
Law and government
How our laws and courts work. Government rules and regulations, and the political system.
-
Telecommunications
Transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
-
Communications and media
Media production, communication, and dissemination. Includes written, spoken, and visual media.
Skills
Skills can be improved through training or experience.
-
Active listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
-
Reading comprehension
Reading work related information.
-
Operation and control
Controlling equipment or systems.
-
Critical thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
-
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well work is progressing so you can make changes or improvements.
-
Operation monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
-
Equipment maintenance
Maintaining equipment and deciding what maintenance will be needed in the future.
-
Social perceptiveness
Understanding why people react the way they do.
-
Time management
Managing your own and other peoples' time to get work done.
-
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
-
Speaking
Talking to others.
-
Complex problem solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
-
Troubleshooting
Figuring out why a machine or system went wrong and working out what to do about it.
-
Quality control analysis
Doing tests and checking products, services, or processes to make sure they are working properly.
-
Active learning
Being able to use what you have learnt to solve problems now and again in the future.
-
Serving others
Looking for ways to help people.
-
Coordination with others
Being adaptable and coordinating work with other people.
-
Judgment and decision making
Figuring out the pros and cons of different options and choosing the best one.
-
Management of personnel resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, and choosing the best people for the job.
-
Equipment selection
Deciding on the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Abilities
Workers use these physical and mental abilities.
-
Multilimb coordination
Use your arms and/or legs at the same time while sitting, standing, or lying down.
-
Control precision
Quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.
-
Manual dexterity
Quickly move your hand to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
-
Near vision
See details that are up-close (within a few feet).
-
Arm-hand steadiness
Keep your hand or arm steady.
-
Reaction time
Quickly move your hand, finger, or foot when a sound, light, picture or something else appears.
-
Finger dexterity
Put together small parts with your fingers.
-
Categorising
Come up with different ways of grouping things.
-
Trunk strength
Use your abdominal and lower back muscles a number of times without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
-
Depth perception
Decide which thing is closer or further away from you, or decide how far away it is.
-
Far vision
See details that are far away.
-
Oral comprehension
Listen to and understand what people say.
-
Oral expression
Communicate by speaking.
-
Rate control
Change when and how fast you move based on how something else is moving.
-
Sorting or ordering
Order or arrange things in a pattern or sequence (e.g., numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
-
Speed of limb movement
Quickly move the arms and legs.
-
Flexibility of closure
See a pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) hidden in other distracting material.
-
Perceptual speed
Use your eyes to quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things.
-
Selective attention
Pay attention to something without being distracted.
-
Colour discrimination
Notice differences between colours, including shades of colour and brightness.
Activities
These are kinds of activities workers regularly do in this job.
-
Handling and moving objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving and manipulating objects.
-
Controlling equipment or machines
Operating machines or processes either directly or using controls (not including computers or vehicles).
-
Communicating within a team
Giving information to co-workers by telephone, in writing, or in person.
-
Doing physically active work
Use your arms, legs and whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling objects.
-
Making decisions and solving problems
Using information to work out the best solution and solve problems.
-
Driving vehicles or equipment
Running, manoeuvring, navigating, or driving things like forklifts, vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
-
Researching and investigating
Looking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.
-
Monitoring people, processes and things
Checking objects, actions, or events, and keeping an eye out for problems.
-
Checking for errors or defects
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials for errors, problems or defects.
-
Planning and prioritising work
Deciding on goals and putting together a detailed plan to get the work done.
-
Training and teaching others
Understanding the needs of others, developing training programs, and teaching or instructing.
-
Scheduling work and activities
Working out the timing of events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
-
Coordinating the work of a team
Getting members of a group to work together to finish a task.
-
Guiding and directing staff
Guiding and directing staff, including setting and monitoring performance standards.
-
Assessing and evaluating things
Working out the value, importance, or quality of things, services or people.
-
Collecting and organising information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or checking information or data.
-
Coaching and developing others
Working out the needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or helping them to improve.
-
Looking for changes over time
Comparing objects, actions, or events. Looking for differences between them or changes over time.
-
Leading and encouraging a team
Encouraging and building trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
-
Documenting or recording information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

O*NET is a trademark of the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
The skills and importance ratings on this page are derived from the US Department of Labor O*NET Database Version 21.2, 51-9199.01 - Recycling and Reclamation Workers.
Learn about the daily activities, and physical and social demands faced by workers. Explore the values and work styles that workers rate as most important.
Filter Work Environment
Demands
The physical and social demands workers face most often are shown below.
-
Wear common protective or safety equipment
Wear equipment like safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets.
-
Exposure to contaminants
Be exposed to pollutants, gases, dust or odours.
-
Spend time standing
Spend time standing at work.
-
Outdoors, exposed to weather
Work outdoors, exposed to the weather.
-
Using your hands to handle, control, or feel
Spend time using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
-
Contact with people
Have contact with people by telephone, face-to-face, or any other way.
-
Making repetitive motions
Spend time making repetitive motions.
-
Face-to-face discussions
Talk with people face-to-face.
-
Very hot or cold temperatures
Work in very hot or cold temperatures.
-
Outdoors, under cover
Work outdoors, under cover (e.g., in an open shed).
-
Teamwork
Work with people in a group or team.
-
In an open vehicle or equipment
Work in an open vehicle (e.g., a tractor).
-
Health and safety of others
Take responsibility for the health and safety of others.
-
Unstructured work
Have freedom to decide on tasks, priorities, and goals.
-
Loud or uncomfortable sounds
Be exposed to noises and sounds that are distracting or uncomfortable.
-
Bending or twisting your body
Spend time bending or twisting your body.
-
Walking and running
Spend time walking and running.
-
Responsible for outcomes
Take responsibility for the results of other people's work.
-
Freedom to make decisions
Have freedom to make decision on your own.
-
Time pressure
Work to strict deadlines.
Values
Work values are important to a person’s feeling of satisfaction. All six values are shown below.
-
Support
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.
-
Relationships
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.
-
Working conditions
Job security and good working conditions. There is usually a steady flow of interesting work, and the pay and conditions are generally good.
-
Achievement
Results oriented. Workers are able to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.
-
Independence
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.
-
Recognition
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.
Interests
Interests are the style or type of work we prefer to do. All interest areas are shown below.
-
Administrative
Following set procedures and routines. Working with numbers and details more than with ideas, usually following rules.
-
Practical
Practical, hands-on work. Often with plants and animals, or materials like wood, tools, and machinery.
-
Enterprising
Starting up and carrying out projects. Leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes require risk taking and often deal with business.
-
Analytical
Ideas and thinking. Searching for facts and figuring out problems in your head.
-
Creative
Working with forms, designs and patterns. Often need self-expression and can be done without following rules.
-
Helping
Working with people. Helping or providing service to others.

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