Occupational Skills-Based Projections
Research, Information and Analysis
WORKFORCE West Virginia
Last Updated: 8-18-06

Skills Based Projections - Generalized Work Activities
West Virginia
2006 - 2016

Generalized Work Activity Current Supply Projected Demand GWA Percent Rank
Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships 460,965 14,471 100
Organizing, planning and prioritizing work. 338,461 9,674 98
Updating and using job-relevant knowledge 311,248 9,127 95
Identifying objects, actions, and events 240,598 7,348 93
Monitoring processes, materials or surroundings 264,673 7,803 90
Making decisions and solving problems 265,173 8,071 88
Getting information needed to do the job 271,405 8,243 85
Communicating with supervisors, peers or subordinates 301,371 8,712 83
Working directly with the public 220,050 7,276 80
Processing information 209,515 6,268 78
Assisting and caring for others 113,109 3,790 76
Resolving conflicts and negotiating with others 181,611 5,412 73
Handling and moving objects 279,894 7,352 71
Documenting/recording information 98,681 3,308 68
Evaluating information for compliance to standards 120,135 3,660 66
Communicating with persons outside the organizations 159,899 4,191 63
Analyzing data or information 100,188 3,000 61
Thinking creatively 133,328 3,723 59
Performing general physical activities 190,143 4,893 56
Judging the qualities of objects, services or persons 99,601 2,844 54
Coordinating the work and activities of others 111,190 2,947 51