Comparisons of Job Characteristics

Focus Occupation: Credit Counselors (13-2071)
Associated Occupation: Credit Analysts (13-2041)


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Knowledge Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:    82
Focus Occupation: Credit Counselors (13-2071)
Associated Occupation: Credit Analysts (13-2041)
Associated Occupation’s Key Knowledge Elements Average Rating, All Occupations Associated Occupation’s Rating Focus Occupation’s Rating Evaluation of Focus Occupation
Economics and Accounting 4.4 13.7 11.8 < Expanded education and/or training may be required
Mathematics 9.2 12.4 13.9 > Current knowledge level is likely sufficient
Clerical 7.3 11.4 15.9 >> Current knowledge level is likely more than sufficient
Customer and Personal Service 11.3 10.9 20.7 >> Current knowledge level is likely more than sufficient

The maximum possible rating is 25.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Skills Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:    85
Focus Occupation: Credit Counselors (13-2071)
Associated Occupation: Credit Analysts (13-2041)
Associated Occupation’s Key Skills Elements Average Rating, All Occupations Associated Occupation’s Rating Focus Occupation’s Rating Evaluation of Focus Occupation
Critical Thinking 10.8 14.5 14.0 0 Current skill level may be sufficient
Active Learning 8.7 12.0 11.2 0 Current skill level may be sufficient
Judgment and Decision Making 9.4 11.6 12.5 0 Current skill level may be sufficient
Mathematics 6.2 11.5 9.8 < A higher skill level may be required

The maximum possible rating is 25.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Abilities Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:    95
Focus Occupation: Credit Counselors (13-2071)
Associated Occupation: Credit Analysts (13-2041)
Associated Occupation’s Key Abilities Elements Average Rating, All Occupations Associated Occupation’s Rating Focus Occupation’s Rating Evaluation of Focus Occupation
Deductive Reasoning 10.6 13.9 13.6 0 Current ability level may be sufficient
Number Facility 6.3 13.4 10.7 < Some improvement in abilities may be required
Oral Expression 12.4 13.4 12.9 0 Current ability level may be sufficient
Problem Sensitivity 11.1 13.3 13.0 0 Current ability level may be sufficient
Oral Comprehension 12.5 13.1 13.8 0 Current ability level may be sufficient
Mathematical Reasoning 6.3 13.0 9.8 << Extensive improvement in abilities may be required
Near Vision 11.1 12.4 14.1 > Current ability level is likely sufficient
Written Comprehension 11.0 12.4 13.9 > Current ability level is likely sufficient
Inductive Reasoning 10.2 12.3 12.7 0 Current ability level may be sufficient
Information Ordering 9.9 11.1 11.9 0 Current ability level may be sufficient
Speed of Closure 5.9 8.5 6.9 < Some improvement in abilities may be required

The maximum possible rating is 25.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Activities that Both Occupations Have in Common Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:   96
Focus Occupation: Credit Counselors (13-2071)
Associated Occupation: Credit Analysts (13-2041)
Work Activities Exclusivity of Activity
Advise clients on financial matters77
Analyze applicant's financial status85
Analyze financial data57
Complete information on loan forms85
Compute financial data53
Evaluate customer records87
Evaluate degree of financial risk82
Gather relevant financial data78
Make decisions24
Monitor credit extension decisions89
Obtain financial information from individuals84
Provide customer service14
Recommend customer payment plan95
Review loan applications87
Use computers to enter, access and retrieve financial data77
Use spreadsheet software18
Verify information for credit investigations85

Not all positions in these occupations will necessarily perform all of the listed activities. The exclusivity rating is an indication of how unique the activity is amongst all occupations. The maximum rating is 100. High scores indicate that only a small number of occupations engage in that activity.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Tools and Technologies that Both Occupations Have in Common Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:   73
Focus Occupation: Credit Counselors (13-2071)
Associated Occupation: Credit Analysts (13-2041)
Tools and TechnologiesExclusivity
Business function specific software 1
Calculating machines and accessories 3
Computers 1
Data management and query software 1
Finance accounting and enterprise resource planning ERP software 2

Not all positions in these occupations will necessarily use all of the listed tools and technologies. The exclusivity rating is an indication of how unique the tool or technology is amongst all occupations. The maximum rating is 100. High scores indicate that only a small number of occupations use that tool or technology.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.