Compare Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers & Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary United States

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Salary

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Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $73,200
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $78,800

Similar skills & knowledge

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Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

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.

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

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

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

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

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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

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

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

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

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

Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Speaking
Talking to others.


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.

Philosophy and Theology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Low
Philosophy and Theology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Very High

Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.

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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Very 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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Instructing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Low
Instructing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Medium

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Very Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Medium

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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Learning Strategies Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Low
Learning Strategies Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
High

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

History and Archeology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Low
History and Archeology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Medium

History and Archeology
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

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Systems Evaluation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Very Low
Systems Evaluation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
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 Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Doctoral or professional degree

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Licensing

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Licensing for Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

No license found in any state

Licensing for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

No license found in any state


Certification

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Certification for Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

3 related certifications

Certification for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

0 related certifications