Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
Production (51-9162)
Develop programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. May also set up, operate, or maintain equipment.
$65,670/yr
+12.8%
3
Postsecondary nondegree award
Skills & Requirements
Skills (35)
Programming
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Systems Analysis
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Quality Control Analysis
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Systems Evaluation
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Persuasion
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Science
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Management of Financial Resources
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Negotiation
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Knowledge (33)
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Foreign Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Food Production
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Fine Arts
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
History and Archeology
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Abilities (52)
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Information Ordering
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Perceptual Speed
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Category Flexibility
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Fluency of Ideas
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Flexibility of Closure
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Speed of Closure
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance.
Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Time Sharing
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Originality
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Depth Perception
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Trunk Strength
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Rate Control
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Gross Body Coordination
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Response Orientation
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Stamina
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Explosive Strength
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Spatial Orientation
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Peripheral Vision
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Glare Sensitivity
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Night Vision
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Dynamic Flexibility
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Technology (81)
Microsoft Office software
Category: Office suite software | Hot Technology | In Demand
Microsoft Outlook
Category: Electronic mail software | Hot Technology | In Demand
Microsoft PowerPoint
Category: Presentation software | Hot Technology | In Demand
Microsoft Excel
Category: Spreadsheet software | Hot Technology | In Demand
Extensible markup language XML
Category: Enterprise application integration software | Hot Technology
Autodesk AutoCAD
Category: Computer aided design CAD software | Hot Technology
Microsoft Word
Category: Word processing software | Hot Technology
SAP software
Category: Enterprise resource planning ERP software | Hot Technology
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Category: Computer aided design CAD software | Hot Technology
Mastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing software
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
G-code
Category: Object or component oriented development software
MecSoft Corporation RhinoCAM
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Manusoft Technologies IMOLD
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
MachineWorks Ltd. MachineWorks
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
M-code
Category: Object or component oriented development software
LAB SUM3D
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Kubotek KeyCreator Machinist
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Intelitek spectraCAM Turning
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Intelitek spectraCAM Milling
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
ICAM CAM-POST
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Hypertherm ProNest
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
GO2cam
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Vero Software SMIRTsoftware
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
GibbsCAM
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Gerber Technology CutWorks
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
BobCAD-CAM
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Autodesk PowerMill
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Autodesk PartMaker
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Autodesk Fusion 360
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Aptean Made2Manage
Category: Enterprise resource planning ERP software
3D Systems GibbsCAM
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
1CadCam Unigraphics
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Vero Software PEPS
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Vero Software machining STRATEGIST
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Vero Software Edgecam
Category: Computer aided design CAD and computer aided manufacturing CAM system
Vero Software ALPHACAM Turning
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Vero Software ALPHACAM Milling
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Uncamco Ucam
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Top Systems T-FLEX CAM
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Technos Astra S-Nesting
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Technos Astra R-Nesting
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Tebis computer aided design software
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Sprut Technology SprutCAM
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
SolidCAM iMachining
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
SolidCAM CAM software
Category: Computer aided design CAD software
SmartCAMcnc SmartCAM
Category: Computer aided design CAD software
Simulation software
Category: Analytical or scientific software
Siemens Teamcenter
Category: Project management software
Siemens NX
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
SharpCam Ltd. SharpCam
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Vero Software WorkNC
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Vero Software VISI
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
RADAN Radbend
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
PTC Creo Parametric
Category: Computer aided design CAD software
Post-processor software
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Open Mind Software hyperMILL
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Vero Software SURFCAM
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Missler Software TopSolid
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Metamation MetaCAM
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Metalix CAD/CAM System cncKad
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Metalcam Fikus Visualcam
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
MecSoft Corporation VisualTURN
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
MecSoft Corporation VisualMILL
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Vero Software RADAN
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
GeoPath CAD/CAM System
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Geometric Technologies CAMWorks
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
FastCAM
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
FANUC CNC
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
FaceTime
Category: Video conferencing software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Category: Enterprise resource planning ERP software
DP Technology ESPRIT
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Dolphin CAD/CAM
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Delcam PartMaker
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Delcam FeatureCAM
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Dassault Systemes CATIA
Category: Computer aided design CAD software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Computer aided design CAD software
Category: Computer aided design CAD software
Cimatron CimatronE
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
CGTech Vericut CNC
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Celeritive Technologies VoluMill
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Autodesk PowerShape
Category: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Work Activities (41)
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Training and Teaching Others
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
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.
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Performing Administrative Activities
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Staffing Organizational Units
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Work Styles (21)
Dependability
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Self-Control
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Innovation
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
Achievement Orientation
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Intellectual Curiosity
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
Tolerance for Ambiguity
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
Initiative
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Stress Tolerance
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Adaptability
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Self-Confidence
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Perseverance
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Leadership Orientation
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
Integrity
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Humility
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
Sincerity
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Empathy
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
Cooperation
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Optimism
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Social Orientation
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
Cautiousness
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Attention to Detail
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
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