Comparisons of Job Characteristics
Focus Occupation:
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (35-9031)
Associated Occupation:
Cashiers (41-2011)
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| << | Associated occupation element is much lower |
| < | Associated occupation element is lower |
| 0 | Associated occupation element is at a similar level |
| > | Associated occupation element is at a higher level |
| >> | Associated occupation element is at a much higher level |
| Knowledge | Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 89 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (35-9031) Associated Occupation: Cashiers (41-2011) |
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| Focus Occupation’s Key Knowledge Elements | Average Rating, All Occupations | Focus Occupation’s Rating | Associated Occupation’s Rating | Evaluation of Associated Occupation | |
| Customer and Personal Service | 11.3 | 14.2 | 13.8 | 0 | Current knowledge level may be sufficient |
| Food Production | 2.1 | 5.0 | 2.9 | << | Extensive education and/or training 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.
| Skills | Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 92 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (35-9031) Associated Occupation: Cashiers (41-2011) |
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| Focus Occupation’s Key Skills Elements | Average Rating, All Occupations | Focus Occupation’s Rating | Associated Occupation’s Rating | Evaluation of Associated Occupation | |
| Service Orientation | 7.9 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 0 | Current skill level may be sufficient |
| Persuasion | 7.4 | 8.0 | 5.7 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
| Negotiation | 6.8 | 7.4 | 5.5 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area 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: 91 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (35-9031) Associated Occupation: Cashiers (41-2011) |
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| Focus Occupation’s Key Abilities Elements | Average Rating, All Occupations | Focus Occupation’s Rating | Associated Occupation’s Rating | Evaluation of Associated Occupation | |
| Oral Expression | 12.4 | 11.8 | 11.1 | 0 | Current ability level may be sufficient |
| Oral Comprehension | 12.5 | 11.1 | 11.2 | 0 | Current ability level may be sufficient |
| Speech Recognition | 9.9 | 10.0 | 9.7 | 0 | Current ability level may be sufficient |
| Trunk Strength | 5.7 | 7.6 | 7.1 | 0 | Current ability level may be sufficient |
| Stamina | 4.0 | 5.7 | 5.1 | < | Some improvement in abilities may be required |
| Gross Body Coordination | 3.9 | 5.6 | 3.8 | << | Extensive 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: 84 | |
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| Focus Occupation: Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (35-9031) Associated Occupation: Cashiers (41-2011) |
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| Work Activities | Exclusivity of Activity | |
| Balance cash register | 85 | |
| Calculate monetary exchange | 67 | |
| Greet customers, guests, visitors, or passengers | 63 | |
| Prepare bank deposits | 87 | |
| Provide customer service | 14 | |
| Resolve customer or public complaints | 54 | |
| Use cash registers | 70 | |
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: 76 | |
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| Focus Occupation: Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (35-9031) Associated Occupation: Cashiers (41-2011) |
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| Tools and Technologies | Exclusivity | |
| Calculating machines and accessories | 3 | |
| Computers | 1 | |
| Data management and query software | 1 | |
| Industry specific software | 1 | |
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.

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