Compare Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers & Fashion Designers District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Similar skills & knowledge

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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

Speaking
Talking to others.

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

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Operations Analysis
Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.

Negotiation
Bringing people together to solve differences.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

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

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.


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.

Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
Very Low
Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Fashion Designers
Fashion Designers
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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Systems Evaluation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
Low
Systems Evaluation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Fashion Designers
Fashion Designers
Medium

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Fashion Designers
Fashion Designers

Licensing

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Licensing for Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Fashion Designers
Fashion Designers

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 Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers

2 related certifications

Certification for Fashion Designers
Fashion Designers

1 related certifications

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