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Private Detectives and Investigators — Skills Profile

Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.

Skills Overview

Active ListeningCritical Think…Reading Compre…SpeakingComplex Proble…WritingMonitoringSocial Percept…

Skills (35)

Knowledge Areas (33)

Customer and Personal Service
4.8
English Language
4.5
Administrative
4.5
Law and Government
4.2
Computers and Electronics
4.1
Psychology
3.7
Administration and Management
3.6
Public Safety and Security
3.5
Education and Training
3.3
Communications and Media
2.8
Sales and Marketing
2.8
Personnel and Human Resources
2.7
Economics and Accounting
2.5
Telecommunications
2.4
Sociology and Anthropology
2.4
Mathematics
2.4
Transportation
2.2
Philosophy and Theology
2.1
Geography
2.1
Foreign Language
1.7
History and Archeology
1.6
Medicine and Dentistry
1.6
Production and Processing
1.6
Therapy and Counseling
1.5
Mechanical
1.4
Building and Construction
1.4
Engineering and Technology
1.4
Design
1.4
Fine Arts
1.3
Chemistry
1.3
Biology
1.3
Physics
1.2
Food Production
1.1

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Conventional

5.5

Enterprising

4.1

Investigative

3.9

Social

2.9

Realistic

2.4

Artistic

1.4