Compare Foresters & Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers District Of Columbia

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Similar skills & knowledge

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

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

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

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

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

Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

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

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

Negotiation
Bringing people together to solve differences.

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

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

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

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

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

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

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

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.

Management of Personnel Resources
Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.

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


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.

Food Production Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Foresters
Foresters
Very Low
Food Production Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Medium

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

Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Foresters
Foresters
Very Low
Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Medium

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

Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Foresters
Foresters
Low
Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
High

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Foresters
Foresters
Very 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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Chemistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Foresters
Foresters
Low
Chemistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Medium

Chemistry
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.

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Economics and Accounting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Foresters
Foresters
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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Personnel and Human Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Foresters
Foresters
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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Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Foresters
Foresters
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.

Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Foresters
Foresters
Low
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Medium

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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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 Foresters
Foresters

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 Foresters
Foresters

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 Foresters
Foresters

3 related certifications

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

8 related certifications

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