Compare Parts Salespersons & Opticians, Dispensing District Of Columbia

Comparison Parts Salespersons Opticians, Dispensing
Salary

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Parts Salespersons Not Available
Opticians, Dispensing $57,000

Similar skills & knowledge

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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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

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

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

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.

Speaking
Talking to others.

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

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.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Parts Salespersons
Parts Salespersons

No formal educational credential

Typical level Of training for Opticians, Dispensing
Opticians, Dispensing

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Parts Salespersons
Parts Salespersons

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Opticians, Dispensing
Opticians, Dispensing

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Parts Salespersons
Parts Salespersons

2 related certifications

Certification for Opticians, Dispensing
Opticians, Dispensing

4 related certifications

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