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Self-Control

Work Style

A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.

Quick Facts

Category

Work Style

Used in

25+ careers

Avg. Importance

4.9 / 5

Careers Using Self-Control

Ranked by how important Self-Control is to each occupation, based on O*NET data.

Pediatric Surgeons

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

5.0

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Educational Instruction and Library · $62,340/yr

5.0

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

Educational Instruction and Library · $69,590/yr

5.0

Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

5.0

Emergency Medical Technicians

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $41,340/yr

5.0

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

Protective Service · $92,430/yr

5.0

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Educational Instruction and Library · $62,970/yr

5.0

Special Education Teachers, Middle School

Educational Instruction and Library · $64,880/yr

5.0

Clergy

Community and Social Service · $60,820/yr

5.0

Emergency Medicine Physicians

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

5.0

Special Education Teachers, Preschool

Educational Instruction and Library · $62,190/yr

5.0

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten

Educational Instruction and Library

5.0

Public Relations Managers

Management · $138,520/yr

5.0

Midwives

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $64,030/yr

5.0

Chief Executives

Management · $206,420/yr

5.0

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Management · $104,070/yr

5.0

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Educational Instruction and Library · $64,580/yr

5.0

Special Education Teachers, Elementary School

Educational Instruction and Library

5.0

Funeral Home Managers

Management · $76,830/yr

5.0

Emergency Management Directors

Management · $86,130/yr

5.0

Clinical Nurse Specialists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $93,600/yr

5.0

Nurse Anesthetists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $223,210/yr

5.0

Legislators

Management · $44,810/yr

5.0

Investment Fund Managers

Management · $161,700/yr

4.3

Mental Health Counselors

Community and Social Service

4.3

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