Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers

Job Zone

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.

Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.

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Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Fit garments on clients, altering as needed.99
Select thread, twine, cord, or yarn to be used, and thread needles.96
Measure and align parts, fasteners, or trimmings, following seams, edges, or markings on parts.95
Trim excess threads or edges of parts, using scissors or knives.93
Smooth seams with heated irons, flat bones, or rubbing sticks.93
Sew, join, reinforce, or finish parts of articles, such as garments, books, mattresses, toys, and wigs, using needles and thread or other materials.90
Use different sewing techniques such as felling, tacking, basting, embroidery, and fagoting.87
Draw and cut patterns according to specifications.85
Fold, twist, stretch, or drape material, and secure articles in preparation for sewing.84
Sew buttonholes, or add lace or other trimming.81
Tie, knit, weave or knot ribbon, yarn, or decorative materials.59
Patch materials, such as cotton or leather.—

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Judgment and Decision Making47
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Time Management44
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Active Listening41
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.
Complex Problem Solving41
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Monitoring41
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Speaking41
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Critical Thinking38
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension38
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Active Learning35
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Operation and Control31
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operations Monitoring31
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Quality Control Analysis31
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

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Coordination28
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Service Orientation28
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Social Perceptiveness28
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Instructing25
Teaching others how to do something.
Learning Strategies25
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Management of Personnel Resources25
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Mathematics25
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Systems Analysis25
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Troubleshooting25
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Management of Material Resources22
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Negotiation22
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Operations Analysis22
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Persuasion22
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Writing22
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Systems Evaluation19
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Management of Financial Resources13
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Equipment Selection10
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Technology Design10
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Programming3
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Equipment Maintenance0
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Installation0
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Repairing0
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Science0
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

Customer and Personal Service60
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.
Administration and Management51
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.
English Language48
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Mechanical38
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Education and Training36
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Design32
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Mathematics32
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Production and Processing28
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Economics and Accounting27
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Sales and Marketing27
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.
Administrative21
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Foreign Language21
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.

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Personnel and Human Resources20
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Computers and Electronics18
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Public Safety and Security14
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.
Telecommunications12
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Psychology11
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.
Chemistry10
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.
Law and Government10
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Philosophy and Theology9
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.
Communications and Media8
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Transportation8
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Sociology and Anthropology7
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Fine Arts6
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Medicine and Dentistry6
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.
Engineering and Technology5
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.
Biology4
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Geography4
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.
Therapy and Counseling4
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Building and Construction3
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Food Production3
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
History and Archeology2
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Physics2
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.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Finger Dexterity78
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Manual Dexterity78
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Arm-Hand Steadiness75
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Near Vision69
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Control Precision56
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Category Flexibility53
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Information Ordering53
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).
Visualization53
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Multilimb Coordination50
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.
Visual Color Discrimination50
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Problem Sensitivity47
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.
Deductive Reasoning44
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

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Far Vision44
The ability to see details at a distance.
Selective Attention44
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Depth Perception41
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.
Oral Comprehension41
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Perceptual Speed41
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.
Flexibility of Closure38
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Fluency of Ideas38
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).
Oral Expression38
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Speech Recognition38
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Wrist-Finger Speed38
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Inductive Reasoning35
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Originality35
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.
Speech Clarity35
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Rate Control31
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.
Auditory Attention25
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Mathematical Reasoning25
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Memorization25
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Number Facility25
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Reaction Time25
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Speed of Closure25
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Static Strength25
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Time Sharing25
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Written Comprehension25
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Written Expression25
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Hearing Sensitivity22
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Response Orientation22
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.
Trunk Strength22
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.
Dynamic Strength13
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Extent Flexibility13
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Dynamic Flexibility6
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Gross Body Equilibrium6
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Spatial Orientation6
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Explosive Strength3
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Stamina3
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Glare Sensitivity0
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Gross Body Coordination0
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Night Vision0
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Peripheral Vision0
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Sound Localization0
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Speed of Limb Movement0
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Controlling Machines and Processes78
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials72
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems66
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work66
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Assisting and Caring for Others65
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Handling and Moving Objects58
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Getting Information57
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events56
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge55
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates54
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Scheduling Work and Activities53
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings52
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People51
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Thinking Creatively51
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Processing Information50
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information43
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Developing Objectives and Strategies41
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Training and Teaching Others41
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards40
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Working with Computers38
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Analyzing Data or Information36
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others34
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships31
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment31
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.
Performing General Physical Activities30
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.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment30
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Coaching and Developing Others25
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public24
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment20
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.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others19
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others17
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others15
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization13
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.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources12
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Documenting/Recording Information11
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Performing Administrative Activities11
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Developing and Building Teams9
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Selling or Influencing Others9
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment8
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates5
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Staffing Organizational Units2
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Attention to Detail89
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Dependability70
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Cautiousness47
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Perseverance29
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Achievement Orientation22
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.
Integrity16
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Self-Control14
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Self-Confidence12
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Stress Tolerance11
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Cooperation4
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Sincerity1
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Realistic91
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Conventional38
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Artistic23
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
Social9
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Enterprising3
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
Investigative0
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important78%
- Very important20%
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day56%
- Once a week or more but not every day38%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- Continually or almost continually47%
- More than half the time36%
- About half the time17%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom40%
- Some freedom41%
- Limited freedom18%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important53%
- Very important18%
- Important21%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Extremely important54%
- Very important22%
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- More than half the time18%
- Less than half the time18%
- Never17%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Extremely important48%
- Important29%
- Not important at all23%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Every day45%
- Never36%
Contact With Others
- Contact with others most of the time29%
- Occasional contact with others36%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- Less than 40 hours14%

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Time Pressure
- Once a week or more but not every day21%
- Once a year or more but not every month21%
- Never21%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Fairly important21%
- Not important at all28%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Important23%
- Not important at all35%
Level of Competition
- Extremely competitive17%
- Moderately competitive54%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility37%
- High responsibility16%
- No responsibility42%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Freedom to Make Decisions
- Limited freedom18%
- No freedom40%
Physical Proximity
- Slightly close (e.g., shared office)44%
- I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)14%
- I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)20%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- Continually or almost continually17%
- About half the time17%
- Less than half the time17%
- Never27%
Telephone Conversations
- Once a month or more but not every week22%
- Never41%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Important results34%
- Minor results31%
- No results23%
Spend Time Sitting
- Less than half the time37%
- Never22%
Consequence of Error
- Serious47%
- Fairly serious44%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day33%
- Once a month or more but not every week12%
- Never52%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility20%
- High responsibility11%
- Limited responsibility36%
- No responsibility28%
E-Mail
- Once a year or more but not every month17%
- Never41%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Once a week or more but not every day20%
- Never58%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Every day36%
- Never64%
Written Letters and Memos
- Once a month or more but not every week14%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- More than half the time18%
- Less than half the time55%
Degree of Automation
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day13%
Conflict Situations
- Once a year or more but not every month46%
- Never33%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Once a year or more but not every month41%
- Never32%
Public Speaking
- Every day17%
- Never66%
Work Schedules
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Never94%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Never95%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Never100%
Exposed to High Places
- Never100%
Exposed to Radiation
- Never100%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Never100%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Never100%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Never100%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Never100%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Never100%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

Less than high school diploma
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite, Drawing software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Computer aided design CAD software
Embroidery design software, Template design software
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Optical character reader OCR or scanning software
Graphics digitizing software
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Cut materials according to specifications or needs.
Measure clients to ensure proper product fit.
Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators.
Select production input materials.
Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
Trim excess material from workpieces.
Smooth surfaces of objects or equipment.
Sew clothing or other articles.
Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
Design templates or patterns.
Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production.

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Assemble garments or textile products.

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