Occupations requiring this ability
- Clergy5.50
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary5.38
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary5.12
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary5.12
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary5.12
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary5.12
- Biochemists and Biophysicists5.00
- Physicists5.00
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary5.00
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary5.00
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary5.00
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary5.00
- Training and Development Managers4.88
- Political Scientists4.88
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary4.88
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary4.88
- Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary4.88
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary4.88
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary4.88
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary4.88
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary4.88
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary4.88
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary4.88
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys4.88
- Chief Executives4.75
- Natural Sciences Managers4.75
- Sociologists4.75
- Lawyers4.75
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary4.75
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary4.75
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary4.75
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary4.75
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary4.75
- Actors4.75
- Mental Health Counselors4.62
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary4.62
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary4.62
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary4.62
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary4.62
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary4.62
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary4.62
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary4.62
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary4.62
- Interpreters and Translators4.62
- Speech-Language Pathologists4.62
- Preventive Medicine Physicians4.62
- Human Resources Managers4.50
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary4.50
- Training and Development Specialists4.50
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary4.50
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary4.50
- History Teachers, Postsecondary4.50
- Environmental Economists4.38
- Neuropsychologists4.38
- Geographers4.38
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers4.38
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates4.38
- Emergency Medicine Physicians4.38
- Social and Community Service Managers4.25
- Emergency Management Directors4.25
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists4.25
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists4.25
- Economists4.25
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists4.25
- Anthropologists and Archeologists4.25
- Producers and Directors4.25
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary4.12
- Fundraisers4.12
- Biostatisticians4.12
- Biologists4.12
- Park Naturalists4.12
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers4.12
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists4.12
- Marriage and Family Therapists4.12
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education4.12
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School4.12
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education4.12
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School4.12
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School4.12
- Farm and Home Management Educators4.12
- Instructional Coordinators4.12
- Clinical Nurse Specialists4.12
- Neurologists4.12
- Physicians, Pathologists4.12
- Radiologists4.12
- Hospitalists4.12
- Travel Guides4.12
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products4.12
- Sales Engineers4.12
- Sales Managers4.00
- Financial Managers4.00
- Architectural and Engineering Managers4.00
- Medical and Health Services Managers4.00
- Wind Energy Operations Managers4.00
- Management Analysts4.00
- Actuaries4.00
- Animal Scientists4.00
- Bioinformatics Scientists4.00
- Epidemiologists4.00
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists4.00
- Survey Researchers4.00
- School Psychologists4.00
- Clinical Neuropsychologists4.00
- Urban and Regional Planners4.00
- Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors4.00
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors4.00
- Healthcare Social Workers4.00
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers4.00
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education4.00
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators4.00
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary4.00
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education4.00
- Adapted Physical Education Specialists4.00
- Coaches and Scouts4.00
- Public Relations Specialists4.00
- Dietitians and Nutritionists4.00
- Podiatrists4.00
- Occupational Therapists4.00
- Exercise Physiologists4.00
- Music Therapists4.00
- Registered Nurses4.00
- Nurse Practitioners4.00
- Audiologists4.00
- Anesthesiologists4.00
- Family Medicine Physicians4.00
- Psychiatrists4.00
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric4.00
- Naturopathic Physicians4.00
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistants4.00
- Intelligence Analysts4.00
- Tour Guides and Escorts4.00
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers4.00
- Advertising Sales Agents4.00
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters4.00
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs4.00
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan4.00
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks4.00
- Public Safety Telecommunicators4.00
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance4.00
- Air Traffic Controllers4.00
- Flight Attendants4.00
- Advertising and Promotions Managers3.88
- Marketing Managers3.88
- Fundraising Managers3.88
- Biofuels Production Managers3.88
- Compensation and Benefits Managers3.88
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare3.88
- Lodging Managers3.88
- Water Resource Specialists3.88
- Loss Prevention Managers3.88
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators3.88
- Regulatory Affairs Specialists3.88
- Human Resources Specialists3.88
- Labor Relations Specialists3.88
- Logisticians3.88
- Personal Financial Advisors3.88
- Financial Examiners3.88
- Environmental Engineers3.88
- Soil and Plant Scientists3.88
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists3.88
- Geneticists3.88
- Astronomers3.88
- Climate Change Policy Analysts3.88
- Environmental Restoration Planners3.88
- Transportation Planners3.88
- Forensic Science Technicians3.88
- Rehabilitation Counselors3.88
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers3.88
- Health Education Specialists3.88
- Community Health Workers3.88
- Judicial Law Clerks3.88
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool3.88
- Special Education Teachers, Elementary School3.88
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School3.88
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors3.88
- Curators3.88
- Media Programming Directors3.88
- Media Technical Directors/Managers3.88
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists3.88
- Art Therapists3.88
- Critical Care Nurses3.88
- Nurse Midwives3.88
- Hearing Aid Specialists3.88
- Fish and Game Wardens3.88
- Customs and Border Protection Officers3.88
- Concierges3.88
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products3.88
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service3.88
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants3.88
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers3.88
- Commercial Pilots3.88
- Chief Sustainability Officers3.75
- Treasurers and Controllers3.75
- Investment Fund Managers3.75
- Industrial Production Managers3.75
- Biomass Power Plant Managers3.75
- Hydroelectric Production Managers3.75
- Purchasing Managers3.75
- Construction Managers3.75
- Gambling Managers3.75
- Clinical Research Coordinators3.75
- Regulatory Affairs Managers3.75
- Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers3.75
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers3.75
- Logistics Engineers3.75
- Search Marketing Strategists3.75
- Business Continuity Planners3.75
- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts3.75
- Health Informatics Specialists3.75
- Landscape Architects3.75
- Civil Engineers3.75
- Transportation Engineers3.75
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers3.75
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers3.75
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar3.75
- Nanosystems Engineers3.75
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health3.75
- Historians3.75
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists3.75
- Social and Human Service Assistants3.75
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education3.75
- Self-Enrichment Teachers3.75
- Tutors3.75
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary3.75
- Set and Exhibit Designers3.75
- Optometrists3.75
- Pharmacists3.75
- Acute Care Nurses3.75
- Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses3.75
- Dermatologists3.75
- General Internal Medicine Physicians3.75
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists3.75
- Allergists and Immunologists3.75
- Urologists3.75
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians3.75
- Athletic Trainers3.75
- Surgical Assistants3.75
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers3.75
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators3.75
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers3.75
- Insurance Sales Agents3.75
- Telemarketers3.75
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers3.75
- Telephone Operators3.75
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers3.75
- General and Operations Managers3.62
- Facilities Managers3.62
- Security Managers3.62
- Quality Control Systems Managers3.62
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers3.62
- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers3.62
- Spa Managers3.62
- Compliance Managers3.62
- Wind Energy Development Managers3.62
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes3.62
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors3.62
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners3.62
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists3.62
- Sustainability Specialists3.62
- Loan Officers3.62
- Statisticians3.62
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval3.62
- Surveyors3.62
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors3.62
- Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists3.62
- Manufacturing Engineers3.62
- Microsystems Engineers3.62
- Photonics Engineers3.62
- Chemists3.62
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists3.62
- Art Directors3.62
- Talent Directors3.62
- Choreographers3.62
- Music Directors and Composers3.62
- Musicians and Singers3.62
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers3.62
- Anesthesiologist Assistants3.62
- Physical Therapists3.62
- Sports Medicine Physicians3.62
- Orthoptists3.62
- Medical Dosimetrists3.62
- Orthotists and Prosthetists3.62
- Patient Representatives3.62
- Midwives3.62
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives3.62
- Correctional Officers and Jailers3.62
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators3.62
- Police Identification and Records Officers3.62
- Private Detectives and Investigators3.62
- Chefs and Head Cooks3.62
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors3.62
- Travel Agents3.62
- Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors3.62
- Tellers3.62
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers3.62
- Administrative Services Managers3.50
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers3.50
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling3.50
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers3.50
- Funeral Home Managers3.50
- Fitness and Wellness Coordinators3.50
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators3.50
- Credit Counselors3.50
- Financial Quantitative Analysts3.50
- Telecommunications Engineering Specialists3.50
- Information Technology Project Managers3.50
- Business Intelligence Analysts3.50
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects3.50
- Materials Engineers3.50
- Nuclear Engineers3.50
- Food Scientists and Technologists3.50
- Hydrologists3.50
- Social Science Research Assistants3.50
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians3.50
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists3.50
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists3.50
- Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education3.50
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials3.50
- Editors3.50
- Writers and Authors3.50
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons3.50
- Physician Assistants3.50
- Radiation Therapists3.50
- Recreational Therapists3.50
- Veterinarians3.50
- Pediatricians, General3.50
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses3.50
- Genetic Counselors3.50
- Physical Therapist Assistants3.50
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers3.50
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers3.50
- Transportation Security Screeners3.50
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents3.50
- Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers3.50
- Brokerage Clerks3.50
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers3.50
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters3.50
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels3.50
- Passenger Attendants3.50
- Geothermal Production Managers3.38
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products3.38
- Compliance Officers3.38
- Coroners3.38
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists3.38
- Security Management Specialists3.38
- Accountants and Auditors3.38
- Information Security Engineers3.38
- Clinical Data Managers3.38
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers3.38
- Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists3.38
- Wind Energy Engineers3.38
- Industrial Ecologists3.38
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term3.38
- Museum Technicians and Conservators3.38
- Chiropractors3.38
- Dentists, General3.38
- Orthodontists3.38
- Nurse Anesthetists3.38
- Psychiatric Technicians3.38
- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists3.38
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers3.38
- Firefighters3.38
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists3.38
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers3.38
- Residential Advisors3.38
- Real Estate Sales Agents3.38
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks3.38
- Order Clerks3.38
- Solar Energy Installation Managers3.38
- Computer and Information Systems Managers3.25
- Supply Chain Managers3.25
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products3.25
- Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products3.25
- Cost Estimators3.25
- Logistics Analysts3.25
- Appraisers of Personal and Business Property3.25
- Computer and Information Research Scientists3.25
- Computer User Support Specialists3.25
- Software Developers3.25
- Document Management Specialists3.25
- Operations Research Analysts3.25
- Bioinformatics Technicians3.25
- Water/Wastewater Engineers3.25
- Industrial Engineers3.25
- Mechanical Engineers3.25
- Petroleum Engineers3.25
- Solar Energy Systems Engineers3.25
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians3.25
- Conservation Scientists3.25
- Precision Agriculture Technicians3.25
- Nuclear Technicians3.25
- Forest and Conservation Technicians3.25
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants3.25
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education3.25
- Library Technicians3.25
- Teaching Assistants, Special Education3.25
- Special Effects Artists and Animators3.25
- Commercial and Industrial Designers3.25
- Graphic Designers3.25
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers3.25
- Photographers3.25
- Respiratory Therapists3.25
- Transit and Railroad Police3.25
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers3.25
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers3.25
- Recreation Workers3.25
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3.25
- Counter and Rental Clerks3.25
- Parts Salespersons3.25
- Real Estate Brokers3.25
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks3.25
- Customer Service Representatives3.25
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks3.25
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping3.25
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive3.25
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers3.25
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors3.25
- Recycling Coordinators3.25
- Ship Engineers3.25
- Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas3.13
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents3.12
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage3.12
- Farm Labor Contractors3.12
- Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate3.12
- Budget Analysts3.12
- Credit Analysts3.12
- Insurance Underwriters3.12
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents3.12
- Computer Systems Analysts3.12
- Computer Network Architects3.12
- Computer Programmers3.12
- Web Developers3.12
- Video Game Designers3.12
- Web Administrators3.12
- Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians3.12
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects3.12
- Mathematicians3.12
- Geodetic Surveyors3.12
- Aerospace Engineers3.12
- Agricultural Engineers3.12
- Chemical Engineers3.12
- Computer Hardware Engineers3.12
- Electrical Engineers3.12
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer3.12
- Validation Engineers3.12
- Fuel Cell Engineers3.12
- Automotive Engineers3.12
- Mechatronics Engineers3.12
- Architectural and Civil Drafters3.12
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians3.12
- Robotics Technicians3.12
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians3.12
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians3.12
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians3.12
- Automotive Engineering Technicians3.12
- Microbiologists3.12
- Range Managers3.12
- Biological Technicians3.12
- Chemical Technicians3.12
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health3.12
- Nuclear Monitoring Technicians3.12
- Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers3.12
- Floral Designers3.12
- Interior Designers3.12
- Athletes and Sports Competitors3.12
- Film and Video Editors3.12
- Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists3.12
- Acupuncturists3.12
- Dental Hygienists3.12
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists3.12
- Cytogenetic Technologists3.12
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians3.12
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers3.12
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists3.12
- Dietetic Technicians3.12
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians3.12
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians3.12
- Opticians, Dispensing3.12
- Neurodiagnostic Technologists3.12
- Home Health Aides3.12
- Personal Care Aides3.12
- Occupational Therapy Aides3.12
- Physical Therapist Aides3.12
- Massage Therapists3.12
- Medical Assistants3.12
- Endoscopy Technicians3.12
- Bailiffs3.12
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators3.12
- Baristas3.12
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers3.12
- Pest Control Workers3.12
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners3.12
- Embalmers3.12
- Nannies3.12
- Retail Salespersons3.12
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks3.12
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks3.12
- New Accounts Clerks3.12
- Receptionists and Information Clerks3.12
- Postal Service Clerks3.12
Source: O*NET database (abilities)
