Compare Private Detectives and Investigators & Real Estate Sales Agents District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Private Detectives and Investigators Not Available
Real Estate Sales Agents $95,800

Similar skills & knowledge

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

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

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

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

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

Psychology
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.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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

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.

Speaking
Talking to others.

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

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

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

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

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.

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

Administration and Management
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.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

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.

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 Private Detectives and Investigators
Private Detectives and Investigators
Very Low
Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Real Estate Sales Agents
Real Estate Sales Agents
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.

Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Private Detectives and Investigators
Private Detectives and Investigators
Low
Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Real Estate Sales Agents
Real Estate Sales Agents
Very High

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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Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Private Detectives and Investigators
Private Detectives and Investigators
Low
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Real Estate Sales Agents
Real Estate Sales Agents
Medium

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

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Economics and Accounting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Private Detectives and Investigators
Private Detectives and Investigators
Very Low
Economics and Accounting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Real Estate Sales Agents
Real Estate Sales Agents
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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Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Private Detectives and Investigators
Private Detectives and Investigators
Very Low
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Real Estate Sales Agents
Real Estate Sales Agents
Medium

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Persuasion Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Private Detectives and Investigators
Private Detectives and Investigators
Low
Persuasion Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Real Estate Sales Agents
Real Estate Sales Agents
Medium

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.


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 Private Detectives and Investigators
Private Detectives and Investigators

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Real Estate Sales Agents
Real Estate Sales Agents

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 Private Detectives and Investigators
Private Detectives and Investigators

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Real Estate Sales Agents
Real Estate Sales Agents

License may be required 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 Private Detectives and Investigators
Private Detectives and Investigators

6 related certifications

Certification for Real Estate Sales Agents
Real Estate Sales Agents

15 related certifications

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