Public Relations Specialists

Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency Rating
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization 5.0
Getting Information 4.5
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People 4.0
Making Decisions and Solving Problems 4.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work 4.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships 4.0
Selling or Influencing Others 4.0
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates 4.0
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge 4.0
Thinking Creatively 3.5
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public 3.5
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events 3.5
Analyzing Data or Information 3.5
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others 3.5
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information 3.0
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards 3.0
Processing Information 3.0
Scheduling Work and Activities 3.0
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings 3.0
Developing Objectives and Strategies 3.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others 2.5
Performing Administrative Activities 2.5
Handling and Moving Objects 2.5
Documenting/Recording Information 2.5
Interacting With Computers 2.5
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others 2.5
Monitoring and Controlling Resources 2.5
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment 2.5
Training and Teaching Others 2.5
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others 2.0
Performing General Physical Activities 2.0
Coaching and Developing Others 2.0
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates 2.0
Assisting and Caring for Others 1.5
Developing and Building Teams 1.5
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material 1.5
Controlling Machines and Processes 1.5
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment 1.5
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment 1.5
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment 1.5
Staffing Organizational Units 1.0
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 5.0, 2003.

Copyright © 2004 Virginia Department of Education. All rights reserved.