Watch and Clock Makers and Repairers

Fixing machines or systems.

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

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.

Looking for ways to help people.

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.

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

Reading work related information.

Understanding why people react the way they do.

Talking to others.

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

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

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

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

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

Controlling equipment or systems.

Being adaptable and coordinating work with other people.

Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Put together small parts with your fingers.

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

Keep your hand or arm steady.

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

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

Use general rules to find answers or solve problems logically.

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

Listen to and understand what people say.

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.

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

Read and understand written information.

Come up with different ways of grouping things.

Communicate by speaking.

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

Pay attention to something without being distracted.

Speak clearly so others can understand you.

Identify and understand the speech of another person.

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

See details that are far away.

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

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

Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment.

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

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

Building good working relationships and keeping them over time.

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

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

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

Looking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.

Convincing people to buy something or to change their minds or actions.

Monitoring and controlling resources and the spending of money.

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.

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

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

Doing day-to-day office work such as filing and processing paperwork.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.