Initiative
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Quick Facts
Category
Work Style
Used in
25+ careers
Avg. Importance
1.0 / 5
Careers Using Initiative
Ranked by how important Initiative is to each occupation, based on O*NET data.
Legislators
Management · $44,810/yr
Emergency Management Directors
Management · $86,130/yr
Chief Executives
Management · $206,420/yr
Sales Managers
Management · $138,060/yr
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Management · $171,200/yr
Public Relations Managers
Management · $138,520/yr
Marketing Managers
Management · $161,030/yr
Administrative Services Managers
Management · $108,390/yr
Facilities Managers
Management · $104,690/yr
Security Managers
Management · $104,690/yr
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Management · $87,980/yr
Financial Managers
Management · $161,700/yr
Treasurers and Controllers
Management · $161,700/yr
Investment Fund Managers
Management · $161,700/yr
Quality Control Systems Managers
Management · $121,440/yr
Industrial Production Managers
Management · $121,440/yr
Purchasing Managers
Management · $139,510/yr
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Management · $102,010/yr
Supply Chain Managers
Management · $102,010/yr
Compensation and Benefits Managers
Management · $140,360/yr
Human Resources Managers
Management · $140,030/yr
Training and Development Managers
Management · $127,090/yr
Fundraising Managers
Management · $123,480/yr
Construction Managers
Management · $106,980/yr
Advertising and Promotions Managers
Management · $126,960/yr
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