Compare Food Scientists and Technologists & Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Food Production
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

Engineering and Technology
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.

Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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

Negotiation
Bringing people together to solve differences.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Food Scientists and Technologists
Food Scientists and Technologists
Very Low
Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Medium

Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Economics and Accounting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Food Scientists and Technologists
Food Scientists and Technologists
Very Low
Economics and Accounting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Medium

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

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Management of Material Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Food Scientists and Technologists
Food Scientists and Technologists
Very Low
Management of Material Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Medium

Management of Material Resources
Managing equipment and materials.

Transportation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Food Scientists and Technologists
Food Scientists and Technologists
Very Low
Transportation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Medium

Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Food Scientists and Technologists
Food Scientists and Technologists
Low
Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Medium

Sales and Marketing
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.

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Personnel and Human Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Food Scientists and Technologists
Food Scientists and Technologists
Low
Personnel and Human Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Medium

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

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Food Scientists and Technologists
Food Scientists and Technologists
Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Medium

Customer and Personal Service
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.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Food Scientists and Technologists
Food Scientists and Technologists

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Food Scientists and Technologists
Food Scientists and Technologists

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Food Scientists and Technologists
Food Scientists and Technologists

2 related certifications

Certification for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

8 related certifications

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