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Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
96.50	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
94.50	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
92.50	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
91.00	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
90.25	Working with Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
88.75	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
83.00	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
80.50	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
80.50	Communicating with People Outside the Organization	Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
78.50	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
78.50	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
78.25	Developing Objectives and Strategies	Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
77.25	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
75.00	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
72.75	Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
71.75	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
67.00	Selling or Influencing Others	Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
64.75	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
62.00	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
61.25	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
59.75	Monitoring and Controlling Resources	Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
59.00	Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
58.75	Developing and Building Teams	Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
58.75	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
52.25	Performing Administrative Activities	Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
50.00	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
50.00	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

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