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

Work Activities
WIA 4
2004 - 2014

Work Activity GWA Percent Rank Current Supply Projected Demand Description
Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships 100 35,620 1,064 Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Getting Information 98 23,918 659 Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making decisions and solving problems 95 17,783 498 Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge 93 22,230 620 Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Handling and moving objects 90 23,997 743 Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings 88 16,075 449 Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates 85 23,694 629 Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work 83 22,658 600 Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Identifying objects, actions, and events 80 16,560 441 Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Working directly with the public 78 15,672 532  
Performing general physical activities 76 16,317 471 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.
Processing information 73 14,608 401 Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Assisting and caring for others 71 10,503 301 Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Resolving conflicts and negotiating with others 68 11,524 303 Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Analyzing data or information 66 7,773 212 Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Thinking creatively 63 7,601 199 Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization 61 12,946 322 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.
Interacting with computers 59 4,251 137 Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards 56 7,382 210 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 54 7,507 195 Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Documenting/recording information 51 7,008 190 Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.