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Table 1 O*NET surveys and principal content

From: The O*NET content model: strengths and limitationsStärken und Grenzen des O*NET-Models

Survey

Main content

Education/training

Required education, related work experience, training

Knowledge

Various specific functional and academic areas (e.g., physics, marketing, design, clerical, food production, construction)

Skills

Reading, writing, math, science, critical thinking, learning, resource management, communication, social relations, technology

Abilities

Writing, math, general cognitive abilities, perceptual, sensory-motor, dexterity, physical coordination, speed, strength

Work activities

Various activities (e.g., information processing, making decisions, thinking creatively, inspecting equipment, scheduling work)

Work context

Working conditions (e.g., public speaking, teamwork, conflict resolution, working outdoors, physical strains, exposure to heat, noise, and chemicals, job autonomy)

Work style

Personal characteristics (e.g., leadership, persistence, cooperation, adaptability)