Motion Picture Projectionists
Overview
Snapshot
Summary
Motion Picture Projectionists operate film projection and related sound reproduction equipment.
Tasks
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Splices and un-splices film.
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Splices advertisements and movie trailers to feature length films.
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Feeds films into the projector.
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Plays films on a projector.
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Adjusts the sound, focus and brightness of film during the playing of the film as necessary.
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Packages the film after its been played and stores it appropriately in a cool, dry area.
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Looks after the projection equipment.
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May carry out minor repairs on films and projectors as required.
Characteristics
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Informal or on-the-job
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Practical
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Administrative
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Sedentary
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Light
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, Other Machine Operators, under the outlook section.
Earnings and hours
Working arrangements
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Around 36% of people employed as Motion Picture Projectionists work full-time hours, in all their jobs combined. This is 30 percentage points below the all jobs average (66%).
Full-time workers work an average of 41 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 Motion Picture Projectionists work in the Information media and telecommunications industry. They are also employed in industries like:
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 | Motion Picture Projectionists | All Jobs Average |
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NSW | 31.0 | 31.6 |
VIC | 22.8 | 25.6 |
QLD | 22.8 | 20.0 |
SA | 6.3 | 7.0 |
WA | 15.2 | 10.8 |
TAS | 1.9 | 2.0 |
NT | 0.0 | 1.0 |
ACT | 0.0 | 1.9 |
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Around 42% of Motion Picture Projectionists live outside of capital cities, compared with the all jobs average of 38%.
Western Australia has a large share of employment relative to its population size.
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 Motion Picture Projectionists is 30 years. This is younger than the all jobs average of 40 years.
A large share of workers are aged 20 to 24 years.
Females make up 21% of the workforce. This is 27 percentage points below 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 | Motion Picture Projectionists | All Jobs Average |
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15-19 | 10.2 | 5.0 |
20-24 | 25.3 | 9.3 |
25-34 | 23.5 | 22.9 |
35-44 | 19.9 | 22.0 |
45-54 | 9.6 | 21.6 |
55-59 | 4.8 | 9.0 |
60-64 | 2.4 | 6.0 |
65 and Over | 4.2 | 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
Formal qualifications are not usually required to work as a Motion Picture Projectionist.
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Highest Level of Education (% Share)
Type of Qualification | Motion Picture Projectionists | All Jobs Average |
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Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 2.2 | 10.1 |
Bachelor degree | 17.0 | 21.8 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 10.4 | 11.6 |
Certificate III/IV | 11.1 | 21.1 |
Year 12 | 50.4 | 18.1 |
Year 11 | 4.4 | 4.8 |
Year 10 and below | 4.4 | 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 Other Machine Operators who are hardworking, can work well with others and are reliable.
Skills
Skills can be improved through training or experience.
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46%
Active listeningListening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
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43%
Operation monitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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43%
Reading comprehensionReading work related information.
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41%
Operation and controlControlling equipment or systems.
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41%
Quality control analysisDoing tests and checking products, services, or processes to make sure they are working properly.
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39%
Critical thinkingThinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
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39%
MonitoringKeeping track of how well work is progressing so you can make changes or improvements.
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37%
Equipment maintenanceMaintaining equipment and deciding what maintenance will be needed in the future.
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37%
SpeakingTalking to others.
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37%
TroubleshootingFiguring out why a machine or system went wrong and working out what to do about it.
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37%
WritingWriting things for co-workers or customers.
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36%
Time managementManaging your own and other peoples' time to get work done.
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36%
Coordination with othersBeing adaptable and coordinating work with other people.
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36%
Serving othersLooking for ways to help people.
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34%
Complex problem solvingNoticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
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34%
RepairingFixing machines or systems.
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34%
Judgment and decision makingFiguring out the pros and cons of different options and choosing the best one.
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32%
Active learningBeing able to use what you have learnt to solve problems now and again in the future.
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29%
Social perceptivenessUnderstanding why people react the way they do.
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29%
Equipment selectionDeciding on the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Knowledge
These are important topics, subjects or knowledge areas.
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50%
MechanicalMachines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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42%
Customer and personal serviceUnderstanding customer needs, providing good quality service, and measuring customer satisfaction.
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41%
Computers and electronicsCircuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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38%
Education and trainingCurriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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36%
Administration and managementBusiness principles involved in strategic planning, leadership, and coordinating people and resources.
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30%
English languageEnglish language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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29%
Public safety and securityUse of equipment, rules and ideas to protect people, data, property, and institutions.
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27%
Communications and mediaMedia production, communication, and dissemination. Includes written, spoken, and visual media.
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27%
MathematicsArithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics.
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26%
Engineering and technologyUse engineering, science and technology to design and produce goods and services.
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24%
ClericalWord processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office work.
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23%
Personnel and human resourcesRecruiting and training people, managing pay and other entitlements (like sick leave), and negotiating pay and conditions.
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23%
Production and processingRaw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ways of making and distributing goods.
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19%
TelecommunicationsTransmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
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19%
PsychologyHuman behaviour; differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; research methods; assessing and treating disorders.
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17%
PhysicsThe physical laws of matter, motion and energy, and how they interact through space and time.
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16%
Sales and marketingShowing, promoting, and selling including marketing strategy, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
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16%
ChemistryChemical composition, structure, and properties. How chemicals are made, used, mixed, and can change.
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10%
Law and governmentHow our laws and courts work. Government rules and regulations, and the political system.
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9%
Economics and accountingEconomics and accounting, the financial markets, banking and checking and reporting of financial data.
Abilities
Workers use these physical and mental abilities..
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52%
Far visionSee details that are far away.
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52%
Oral comprehensionListen to and understand what people say.
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50%
Near visionSee details that are up-close (within a few feet).
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48%
Oral expressionCommunicate by speaking.
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48%
Arm-hand steadinessKeep your hand or arm steady.
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46%
Colour discriminationNotice differences between colours, including shades of colour and brightness.
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46%
Control precisionQuickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.
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46%
Finger dexterityPut together small parts with your fingers.
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45%
Sorting or orderingOrder or arrange things in a pattern or sequence (e.g., numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
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45%
Written comprehensionRead and understand written information.
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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%
CategorisingCome up with different ways of grouping things.
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43%
Manual dexterityQuickly move your hand to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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41%
Deductive reasoningUse general rules to find answers or solve problems logically.
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41%
Inductive reasoningUse lots of detailed information to come up with answers or make general rules.
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41%
Reaction timeQuickly move your hand, finger, or foot when a sound, light, picture or something else appears.
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39%
Auditory attentionPay attention to a certain sound when there are other distracting sounds.
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39%
Hearing sensitivityTell the difference between sounds.
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39%
Speech claritySpeak clearly so others can understand you.
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39%
Speech recognitionIdentify and understand the speech of another person.
Activities
These are kinds of activities workers regularly do in this job.
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74%
Handling and moving objectsUsing hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving and manipulating objects.
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58%
Controlling equipment or machinesOperating machines or processes either directly or using controls (not including computers or vehicles).
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57%
Monitoring people, processes and thingsChecking objects, actions, or events, and keeping an eye out for problems.
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57%
Working with mechanical equipmentServicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment.
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52%
Doing physically active workUse your arms, legs and whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling objects.
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49%
Making decisions and solving problemsUsing information to work out the best solution and solve problems.
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48%
Working with electronic equipmentServicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing electronic devices and equipment.
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47%
Checking for errors or defectsInspecting equipment, structures, or materials for errors, problems or defects.
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47%
Communicating within a teamGiving information to co-workers by telephone, in writing, or in person.
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46%
Building good relationshipsBuilding good working relationships and keeping them over time.
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46%
Planning and prioritising workDeciding on goals and putting together a detailed plan to get the work done.
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43%
Looking for changes over timeComparing objects, actions, or events. Looking for differences between them or changes over time.
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40%
Keeping your knowledge up-to-dateKeeping up-to-date with technology and new ideas.
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39%
Researching and investigatingLooking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.
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37%
Working with the publicGreeting or serving customers, clients or guests, and public speaking or performing.
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37%
Training and teaching othersUnderstanding the needs of others, developing training programs, and teaching or instructing.
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31%
Assessing and evaluating thingsWorking out the value, importance, or quality of things, services or people.
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29%
Checking compliance with standardsDeciding whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
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28%
Documenting or recording informationEntering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
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28%
Estimating amounts, costs and resourcesWorking out sizes, distances, amounts, time, costs, resources, or materials needed for a task.
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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95%
PracticalPractical, hands-on work. Often with plants and animals, or materials like wood, tools, and machinery.
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71%
AdministrativeFollowing set procedures and routines. Working with numbers and details more than with ideas, usually following rules.
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43%
AnalyticalIdeas and thinking. Searching for facts and figuring out problems in your head.
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24%
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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19%
CreativeWorking with forms, designs and patterns. Often need self-expression and can be done without following rules.
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14%
HelpingWorking with people. Helping or providing service to others.
Values
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57%
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.
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38%
AchievementResults oriented. Workers are able to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.
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38%
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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33%
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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29%
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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29%
Working conditionsJob security and good working conditions. There is usually a steady flow of interesting work, and the pay and conditions are generally good.
Demands
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96%
Indoors, heat controlledWork indoors with access to heating or cooling.
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90%
Time pressureWork to strict deadlines.
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87%
Being exact or accurateBe very exact or highly accurate.
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82%
Using your hands to handle, control, or feelSpend time using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
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81%
Face-to-face discussionsTalk with people face-to-face.
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80%
TelephoneTalk on the telephone.
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76%
Repeating same tasksRepeat the same tasks or activities (e.g., key entry) over and over, without stopping.
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74%
Pace of work set by equipmentPace of work depends on the speed of equipment or machinery.
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74%
Contact with peopleHave contact with people by telephone, face-to-face, or any other way.
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73%
Impact of decisionsMake decisions that have a large impact on other people.
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73%
Making repetitive motionsSpend time making repetitive motions.
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72%
Freedom to make decisionsHave freedom to make decision on your own.
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71%
Frequent decision makingFrequently make decisions that impact other people.
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70%
Spend time standingSpend time standing at work.
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69%
Unstructured workHave freedom to decide on tasks, priorities, and goals.
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67%
Loud or uncomfortable soundsBe exposed to noises and sounds that are distracting or uncomfortable.
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65%
TeamworkWork with people in a group or team.
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65%
Walking and runningSpend time walking and running.
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63%
Automation of tasksDo tasks that are mostly automated.
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62%
Responsible for outcomesTake responsibility for the results of other people's work.
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