Compare Driver/Sales Workers & Parts Salespersons California

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Driver/Sales Workers $44,400
Parts Salespersons $42,200
Similar skills & knowledge

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

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

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

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.

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.

Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Driver/Sales Workers
Driver/Sales Workers
Medium
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Parts Salespersons
Parts Salespersons
Very 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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Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Driver/Sales Workers
Driver/Sales Workers
Low
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Parts Salespersons
Parts Salespersons
Medium

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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Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Driver/Sales Workers
Driver/Sales Workers
Low
Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Parts Salespersons
Parts Salespersons
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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Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Driver/Sales Workers
Driver/Sales Workers
Low
Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Parts Salespersons
Parts Salespersons
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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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Driver/Sales Workers
Driver/Sales Workers
Very Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Parts Salespersons
Parts Salespersons
Medium

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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Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Driver/Sales Workers
Driver/Sales Workers
Low
Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Parts Salespersons
Parts Salespersons
Medium

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.

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Personnel and Human Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Driver/Sales Workers
Driver/Sales Workers
Very Low
Personnel and Human Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Parts Salespersons
Parts Salespersons
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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Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Driver/Sales Workers
Driver/Sales Workers
Very Low
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Parts Salespersons
Parts Salespersons
Medium

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Driver/Sales Workers
Driver/Sales Workers
Low
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Parts Salespersons
Parts Salespersons
Medium

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

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Economics and Accounting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Driver/Sales Workers
Driver/Sales Workers
Very Low
Economics and Accounting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Parts Salespersons
Parts Salespersons
Medium

Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Driver/Sales Workers
Driver/Sales Workers

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Parts Salespersons
Parts Salespersons

No formal educational credential

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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 Driver/Sales Workers
Driver/Sales Workers

No license found in CA

Licensing for Parts Salespersons
Parts Salespersons

No license found in CA

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 Driver/Sales Workers
Driver/Sales Workers

1 related certifications

Certification for Parts Salespersons
Parts Salespersons

1 related certifications

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