Funeral Home Managers

Actively looking for ways to help people.

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.

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

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.

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.

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

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.

Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

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.

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

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.

The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

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).

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

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Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

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.

Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

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.

Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.

Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.

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

A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.

A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.

A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.

A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.