Compare Prepress Technicians and Workers & Special Effects Artists and Animators District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Prepress Technicians and Workers $89,500
Special Effects Artists and Animators $68,700
Similar skills & knowledge

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

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

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

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

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

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Speaking
Talking to others.

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

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.

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

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

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

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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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.

Geography Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Prepress Technicians and Workers
Prepress Technicians and Workers
Very Low
Geography Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Special Effects Artists and Animators
Special Effects Artists and Animators
Medium

Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

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Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Prepress Technicians and Workers
Prepress Technicians and Workers
Very Low
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Special Effects Artists and Animators
Special Effects Artists and Animators
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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Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Prepress Technicians and Workers
Prepress Technicians and Workers
Very Low
Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Special Effects Artists and Animators
Special Effects Artists and Animators
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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Communications and Media Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Prepress Technicians and Workers
Prepress Technicians and Workers
Low
Communications and Media Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Special Effects Artists and Animators
Special Effects Artists and Animators
High

Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

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Fine Arts Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Prepress Technicians and Workers
Prepress Technicians and Workers
Very Low
Fine Arts Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Special Effects Artists and Animators
Special Effects Artists and Animators
Medium

Fine Arts
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Prepress Technicians and Workers
Prepress Technicians and Workers

Postsecondary certificate

Typical level Of training for Special Effects Artists and Animators
Special Effects Artists and Animators

Bachelor's degree

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Licensing

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Licensing for Prepress Technicians and Workers
Prepress Technicians and Workers

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Special Effects Artists and Animators
Special Effects Artists and Animators

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 Prepress Technicians and Workers
Prepress Technicians and Workers

0 related certifications

Certification for Special Effects Artists and Animators
Special Effects Artists and Animators

7 related certifications

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