Compare Cargo and Freight Agents & Order Clerks District Of Columbia

Comparison Cargo and Freight Agents Order Clerks
Salary

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Cargo and Freight Agents Not Available
Order Clerks $52,600

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.

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

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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.

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.

Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cargo and Freight Agents
Cargo and Freight Agents
Low
Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Order Clerks
Order Clerks
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.

Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cargo and Freight Agents
Cargo and Freight Agents
Low
Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Order Clerks
Order Clerks
High

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

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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cargo and Freight Agents
Cargo and Freight Agents
Medium
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Order Clerks
Order Clerks
High

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.

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cargo and Freight Agents
Cargo and Freight Agents
Medium
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Order Clerks
Order Clerks
High

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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Personnel and Human Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cargo and Freight Agents
Cargo and Freight Agents
Very Low
Personnel and Human Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Order Clerks
Order Clerks
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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Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cargo and Freight Agents
Cargo and Freight Agents
Low
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Order Clerks
Order Clerks
Medium

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.

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English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cargo and Freight Agents
Cargo and Freight Agents
Low
English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Order Clerks
Order 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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Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cargo and Freight Agents
Cargo and Freight Agents
Low
Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Order Clerks
Order Clerks
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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Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cargo and Freight Agents
Cargo and Freight Agents
Low
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Order Clerks
Order Clerks
Medium

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

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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 Order Clerks
Order Clerks

Some college, no degree

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Licensing

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Licensing for Cargo and Freight Agents
Cargo and Freight Agents

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Order Clerks
Order 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 Order Clerks
Order Clerks

0 related certifications