Network Administrators

Reading work related information.

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

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

Writing computer programs.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Talking to others.

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

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

Writing things for co-workers or customers.

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

Deciding on the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Controlling equipment or systems.

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

Being adaptable and coordinating work with other people.

Listen to and understand what people say.

Use general rules to find answers or solve problems logically.

Communicate by speaking.

Read and understand written information.

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

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

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

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

Come up with different ways of grouping things.

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

Imagine how something will look after it is moved around or changed.

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

Come up with unusual or clever ideas, or creative ways to solve a problem.

Pay attention to something without being distracted.

Write in a way that people can understand.

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

Speak clearly so others can understand you.

Identify and understand the speech of another person.

See details that are far away.

Put together small parts with your fingers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Building good working relationships and keeping them over time.

Looking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.

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

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

Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups.

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

Deciding on goals and figuring out what you need to do to achieve them.

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

Helping people to understand and use information.

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

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

Working out the timing of events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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