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

Work Activities
WIA 5
2004 - 2014

Work Activity GWA Percent Rank Current Supply Projected Demand Description
Assisting and caring for others 100 10,893 344 Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Identifying objects, actions, and events 98 16,055 432 Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships 95 34,164 984 Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Working directly with the public 93 15,360 506  
Getting Information 90 21,909 553 Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making decisions and solving problems 88 16,332 414 Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Resolving conflicts and negotiating with others 85 11,292 289 Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge 83 20,339 521 Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings 80 16,214 422 Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work 78 21,054 538 Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards 76 7,640 210 Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates 73 22,542 561 Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Documenting/recording information 71 6,707 174 Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Interacting with computers 68 3,409 99 Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Processing information 66 13,432 341 Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Analyzing data or information 63 6,957 164 Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People 61 7,012 168 Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization 59 12,292 290 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.
Interpreting the meaning of information for others 56 2,811 62 Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Training and Teaching Others 54 5,110 129 Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates 51 4,155 105 Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.