Occupational Skills-Based Projections
Research, Information and Analysis
WORKFORCE West Virginia
Last Updated: 9-13-06

Work Activities
WIA 3
2004 - 2014

Work Activity GWA Percent Rank Current Supply Projected Demand Description
Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships 100 60,331 2,010 Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Getting Information 98 42,075 1,302 Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Identifying objects, actions, and events 95 28,131 953 Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge 93 38,089 1,218 Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Making decisions and solving problems 90 32,235 1,018 Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates 88 41,642 1,251 Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings 85 24,747 870 Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work 83 40,648 1,225 Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Working directly with the public 80 26,584 1,043  
Assisting and caring for others 78 15,778 631 Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Handling and moving objects 76 30,545 1,005 Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Resolving conflicts and negotiating with others 73 20,829 632 Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Processing information 71 27,824 831 Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Documenting/recording information 68 12,458 445 Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Performing general physical activities 66 22,546 687 Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization 63 25,266 688 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.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards 61 14,788 456 Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People 59 12,883 372 Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Thinking creatively 56 13,532 378 Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Analyzing data or information 54 15,419 421 Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Interacting with computers 51 8,366 255 Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.