Compare Cargo and Freight Agents & Procurement Clerks District Of Columbia

Comparison Cargo and Freight Agents Procurement Clerks
Salary

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Cargo and Freight Agents Not Available
Procurement Clerks $59,200

Similar skills & knowledge

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

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.

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

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Negotiation
Bringing people together to solve differences.

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

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

Speaking
Talking to others.

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.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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


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.

English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cargo and Freight Agents
Cargo and Freight Agents
Low
English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Procurement Clerks
Procurement Clerks
Medium

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

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Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cargo and Freight Agents
Cargo and Freight Agents
Medium
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Procurement Clerks
Procurement Clerks
High

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.

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Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cargo and Freight Agents
Cargo and Freight Agents
Low
Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Procurement Clerks
Procurement Clerks
Medium

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

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Cargo and Freight Agents
Cargo and Freight Agents

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Procurement Clerks
Procurement Clerks

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 Cargo and Freight Agents
Cargo and Freight Agents

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Procurement Clerks
Procurement Clerks

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 Cargo and Freight Agents
Cargo and Freight Agents

4 related certifications

Certification for Procurement Clerks
Procurement Clerks

1 related certifications

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