Dance Teachers (Private Tuition)
Overview
Snapshot
Summary
Dance Teachers (Private Tuition) teach dance in private training establishments.
Specialisations: Ballet Teacher (Private Tuition).
A high level of dance skill is needed to work as a Dance Teacher (Private Tuition). Some workers also have a university or Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification in dance or dance teaching.
Tasks
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Plans programmes of study for individual students and groups.
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Prepares and presents material on the theory of the subject area.
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Instructs and demonstrates practical aspects of the subject area.
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Assigns problems and exercises relative to students' training needs and talents.
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Assesses students and offers advice, criticism and encouragement.
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Revises curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction.
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Prepares students for examinations, performances and assessments.
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Keep abreast of developments in the subject area by attending professional conferences, seminars and courses, reading current literature, and talking with colleagues.
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May arrange visits and tours to professional exhibitions and performances.
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May organise exhibitions or performances of students' work.
Characteristics
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University
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Vocational Education and Training (VET)
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Informal or on-the-job
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Creative
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Enterprising
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Helping
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Sedentary
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Light
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Medium
Outlook
JSA produces employment projections to show where likely future job opportunities may be. Employment projections data are only produced for occupations at the broad four digit Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) level. While data are not available for this occupation, projections data are available for the parent occupation, Private Tutors and Teachers, under the outlook section.
Earnings and hours
Working arrangements
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Around 23% of people employed as Dance Teachers (Private Tuition) work full-time hours, in all their jobs combined. This is 43 percentage points below the all jobs average (66%).
Full-time workers work an average of 46 hours per week in their main job. This is similar to the all jobs average (44 hours per week).
Sources:Full-time share and full-time hours: ABS, 2016 Census, customised report. Compared to the all jobs average.
Industries
Main industries
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Most Dance Teachers (Private Tuition) work in the Education and training industry.
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report.
Regions
Employment across Australia
NSW
VIC
QLD
SA
WA
TAS
NT
ACT
Employment by State and Territory (% Share)
State | Dance Teachers (Private Tuition) | All Jobs Average |
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NSW | 35.5 | 31.6 |
VIC | 25.9 | 25.6 |
QLD | 18.7 | 20.0 |
SA | 5.9 | 7.0 |
WA | 10.6 | 10.8 |
TAS | 1.4 | 2.0 |
NT | 0.2 | 1.0 |
ACT | 1.9 | 1.9 |
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Around 66% of Dance Teachers (Private Tuition) live in capital cities, compared with the all jobs average of 62%.
New South Wales has a large share of employment relative to its population size.
The regions with the largest share of workers are:
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Share of workers across Australian states, territories and regions, in this job compared to the all jobs average.
Worker profile
Age and gender
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The median age of Dance Teachers (Private Tuition) is 30 years. This is younger than the all jobs average of 40 years.
A large share of workers are aged 25 to 34 years.
Females make up 89% of the workforce. This is 41 percentage points above the all jobs average of 48%.
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Age profile and gender share compared to the all jobs average.
Age Profile (% Share)
Age Bracket | Dance Teachers (Private Tuition) | All Jobs Average |
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15-19 | 16.3 | 5.0 |
20-24 | 19.1 | 9.3 |
25-34 | 24.4 | 22.9 |
35-44 | 17.2 | 22.0 |
45-54 | 11.8 | 21.6 |
55-59 | 4.2 | 9.0 |
60-64 | 3.1 | 6.0 |
65 and Over | 4.0 | 4.2 |
Median Age | 30 | 40 |
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Age profile of workers in this job compared to the all jobs average.
Employment Pathways
Education, training and experience
A high level of dance skill is needed to work as a Dance Teacher (Private Tuition). Some workers also have a university or Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification in dance or dance teaching.
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Highest Level of Education (% Share)
Type of Qualification | Dance Teachers (Private Tuition) | All Jobs Average |
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Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 4.3 | 10.1 |
Bachelor degree | 18.6 | 21.8 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 22.4 | 11.6 |
Certificate III/IV | 12.6 | 21.1 |
Year 12 | 25.7 | 18.1 |
Year 11 | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Year 10 and below | 10.7 | 12.5 |
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.
Skills and Knowledge
Employers look for Private Tutors and Teachers who are caring and empathetic and can work well in a team, with the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people.
Skills
Skills can be improved through training or experience.
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52%
Reading comprehensionReading work related information.
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50%
Learning strategiesFiguring out the best way to teach or learn something new.
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50%
SpeakingTalking to others.
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48%
MonitoringKeeping track of how well work is progressing so you can make changes or improvements.
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48%
WritingWriting things for co-workers or customers.
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46%
InstructingTeaching people how to do something.
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46%
Critical thinkingThinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
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45%
Active listeningListening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
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45%
Active learningBeing able to use what you have learnt to solve problems now and again in the future.
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43%
Social perceptivenessUnderstanding why people react the way they do.
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43%
Judgment and decision makingFiguring out the pros and cons of different options and choosing the best one.
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41%
Coordination with othersBeing adaptable and coordinating work with other people.
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41%
Serving othersLooking for ways to help people.
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39%
Complex problem solvingNoticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
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39%
PersuasionTalking people into changing their minds or their behaviour.
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37%
Time managementManaging your own and other peoples' time to get work done.
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36%
Management of personnel resourcesMotivating, developing, and directing people as they work, and choosing the best people for the job.
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34%
NegotiationBringing people together and trying to sort out their differences.
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32%
Operations analysisUnderstanding needs and product requirements to create a design.
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30%
Systems analysisFiguring out how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect it.
Knowledge
These are important topics, subjects or knowledge areas.
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77%
Education and trainingCurriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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69%
Customer and personal serviceUnderstanding customer needs, providing good quality service, and measuring customer satisfaction.
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61%
English languageEnglish language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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50%
Communications and mediaMedia production, communication, and dissemination. Includes written, spoken, and visual media.
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43%
Sales and marketingShowing, promoting, and selling including marketing strategy, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
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40%
Computers and electronicsCircuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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37%
PsychologyHuman behaviour; differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; research methods; assessing and treating disorders.
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35%
ClericalWord processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office work.
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33%
MathematicsArithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics.
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32%
Personnel and human resourcesRecruiting and training people, managing pay and other entitlements (like sick leave), and negotiating pay and conditions.
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31%
Fine artsCompose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
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30%
Administration and managementBusiness principles involved in strategic planning, leadership, and coordinating people and resources.
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28%
Law and governmentHow our laws and courts work. Government rules and regulations, and the political system.
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26%
Sociology and anthropologyGroup behaviour and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
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24%
Public safety and securityUse of equipment, rules and ideas to protect people, data, property, and institutions.
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22%
Therapy and counsellingDiagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and career counselling and guidance.
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21%
Economics and accountingEconomics and accounting, the financial markets, banking and checking and reporting of financial data.
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17%
TransportationMoving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road.
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17%
Foreign languageForeign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
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12%
TelecommunicationsTransmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Abilities
Workers use these physical and mental abilities..
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59%
Oral expressionCommunicate by speaking.
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55%
Oral comprehensionListen to and understand what people say.
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55%
Speech claritySpeak clearly so others can understand you.
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52%
Written comprehensionRead and understand written information.
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48%
Written expressionWrite in a way that people can understand.
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46%
OriginalityCome up with unusual or clever ideas, or creative ways to solve a problem.
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45%
Speech recognitionIdentify and understand the speech of another person.
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43%
Problem spottingNotice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, even if you can't solve the problem.
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43%
Deductive reasoningUse general rules to find answers or solve problems logically.
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43%
Inductive reasoningUse lots of detailed information to come up with answers or make general rules.
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41%
BrainstormingCome up with a number of ideas about a topic, even if the ideas aren't very good.
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41%
Near visionSee details that are up-close (within a few feet).
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39%
CategorisingCome up with different ways of grouping things.
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39%
Sorting or orderingOrder or arrange things in a pattern or sequence (e.g., numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
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39%
Far visionSee details that are far away.
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34%
Selective attentionPay attention to something without being distracted.
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32%
Flexibility of closureSee a pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) hidden in other distracting material.
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30%
MultitaskingDo two or more things at the same time.
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30%
MemorizationRemember things like words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
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29%
Finger dexterityPut together small parts with your fingers.
Activities
These are kinds of activities workers regularly do in this job.
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68%
Coaching and developing othersWorking out the needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or helping them to improve.
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66%
Working with the publicGreeting or serving customers, clients or guests, and public speaking or performing.
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65%
Building good relationshipsBuilding good working relationships and keeping them over time.
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63%
Training and teaching othersUnderstanding the needs of others, developing training programs, and teaching or instructing.
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60%
Planning and prioritising workDeciding on goals and putting together a detailed plan to get the work done.
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60%
Doing physically active workUse your arms, legs and whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling objects.
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55%
Making decisions and solving problemsUsing information to work out the best solution and solve problems.
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53%
Communicating with the publicGiving information to the public, business or government by telephone, in writing, or in person.
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53%
Thinking creativelyUsing your own ideas for developing, designing, or creating something new.
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53%
Keeping your knowledge up-to-dateKeeping up-to-date with technology and new ideas.
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52%
Researching and investigatingLooking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.
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51%
Communicating within a teamGiving information to co-workers by telephone, in writing, or in person.
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51%
Helping and caring for othersProviding personal assistance, medical attention, or emotional support.
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47%
Looking for changes over timeComparing objects, actions, or events. Looking for differences between them or changes over time.
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47%
Assessing and evaluating thingsWorking out the value, importance, or quality of things, services or people.
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45%
Guiding and directing staffGuiding and directing staff, including setting and monitoring performance standards.
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45%
Scheduling work and activitiesWorking out the timing of events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
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44%
Documenting or recording informationEntering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
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42%
Explaining things to peopleHelping people to understand and use information.
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38%
Providing office supportDoing day-to-day office work such as filing and processing paperwork.
Interests and demands
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.
Interests
Interests are the style or type of work we prefer to do. All interest areas are shown below.
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100%
HelpingWorking with people. Helping or providing service to others.
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76%
CreativeWorking with forms, designs and patterns. Often need self-expression and can be done without following rules.
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57%
EnterprisingStarting up and carrying out projects. Leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes require risk taking and often deal with business.
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38%
AnalyticalIdeas and thinking. Searching for facts and figuring out problems in your head.
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29%
AdministrativeFollowing set procedures and routines. Working with numbers and details more than with ideas, usually following rules.
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24%
PracticalPractical, hands-on work. Often with plants and animals, or materials like wood, tools, and machinery.
Values
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86%
RelationshipsServe 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.
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81%
IndependenceWork 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.
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67%
AchievementResults oriented. Workers are able to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.
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62%
RecognitionAdvancement 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.
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57%
Working conditionsJob security and good working conditions. There is usually a steady flow of interesting work, and the pay and conditions are generally good.
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43%
SupportSupportive management that stands behind employees. Workers are treated fairly by their company, they are supported by management, and have supervisors who train them well.
Demands
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93%
Contact with peopleHave contact with people by telephone, face-to-face, or any other way.
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88%
Freedom to make decisionsHave freedom to make decision on your own.
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84%
Contact with the publicWork with customers or the public.
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83%
Physically close to peopleWork physically close to other people.
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81%
Indoors, heat controlledWork indoors with access to heating or cooling.
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81%
Face-to-face discussionsTalk with people face-to-face.
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80%
Unstructured workHave freedom to decide on tasks, priorities, and goals.
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75%
Impact of decisionsMake decisions that have a large impact on other people.
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74%
TelephoneTalk on the telephone.
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74%
TeamworkWork with people in a group or team.
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71%
Frequent decision makingFrequently make decisions that impact other people.
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69%
Lead or coordinate a teamLead others to do work activities.
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69%
Spend time standingSpend time standing at work.
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69%
Electronic mailUse electronic mail.
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69%
Repeating same tasksRepeat the same tasks or activities (e.g., key entry) over and over, without stopping.
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67%
Being exact or accurateBe very exact or highly accurate.
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65%
Making repetitive motionsSpend time making repetitive motions.
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65%
Health and safety of othersTake responsibility for the health and safety of others.
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61%
Public speakingTalk to a group of people.
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59%
Time pressureWork to strict deadlines.
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