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Physicists

Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
89.75	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
89.25	Working with Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
88.25	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
84.75	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
83.50	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
83.50	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
82.25	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
78.75	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
78.50	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
76.25	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
70.50	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.
69.50	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
68.75	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.
67.75	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
66.75	Developing Objectives and Strategies	Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
65.50	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
64.25	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
64.00	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
58.75	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
58.50	Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
58.25	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
55.00	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
52.25	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
49.50	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

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