Telecommunications Technicians

54%

Figuring out why a machine or system went wrong and working out what to do about it.

52%

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

52%

Doing tests and checking products, services, or processes to make sure they are working properly.

50%

Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

50%

Reading work related information.

48%

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

48%

Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

48%

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

48%

Fixing machines or systems.

46%

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

46%

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

46%

Controlling equipment or systems.

46%

Talking to others.

46%

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

45%

Looking for ways to help people.

45%

Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect it.

43%

Figuring out the pros and cons of different options and choosing the best one.

43%

Writing things for co-workers or customers.

41%

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

37%

Understanding why people react the way they do.

72%

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

71%

Use your arms, legs and whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling objects.

70%

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

70%

Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing electronic devices and equipment.

63%

Building good working relationships and keeping them over time.

60%

Deciding on goals and putting together a detailed plan to get the work done.

58%

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

57%

Greeting or serving customers, clients or guests, and public speaking or performing.

56%

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

55%

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

55%

Giving information to co-workers by telephone, in writing, or in person.

51%

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

50%

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

49%

Looking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.

49%

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or checking information or data.

48%

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

45%

Using computers to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

45%

Deciding whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

44%

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

44%

Running, manoeuvring, navigating, or driving things like forklifts, vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

100%

Practical, hands-on work. Often with plants and animals, or materials like wood, tools, and machinery.

71%

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

67%

Following set procedures and routines. Working with numbers and details more than with ideas, usually following rules.

33%

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

29%

Working with people. Helping or providing service to others.

19%

Working with forms, designs and patterns. Often need self-expression and can be done without following rules.

81%

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.

71%

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.

69%

Job security and good working conditions. There is usually a steady flow of interesting work, and the pay and conditions are generally good.

62%

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.

57%

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

38%

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.