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Judging and Estimating
This is the Agility for having sound judgment and critical thinking.
Agilities are combinations of your work skills and interests. Use them to work more effectively in your career.
The ability for judging and estimating helps people work more effectively in their careers by making accurate estimations of resources, time, and effort needed to accomplish goals. People who are good at judging and estimating use critical and analytical thinking to evaluate the quality and value of products, services, materials, supplies, physical and social conditions, and people. Individuals with these abilities can capably forecast material needs and conditions to make effective decisions.
Review downloadable resource about this Agility.
PEOPLE WHO JUDGE AND ESTIMATE HAVE THESE SKILLS:
Accuracy
"I test all variables to ensure the accuracy of a final product."
Critical Thinking
"My critical-thinking skills help me consider ways to create positive outcomes."
Evaluate
"I evaluate all potential solutions before deciding which one to pursue."
Perceptive
"A perceptive viewpoint allows me to troubleshoot situations before problems arise."
TIP: Use these words in career conversations, resumés, and cover letters.
WATCH JUDGING AND ESTIMATING IN ACTION
Many industries have careers that feature “Judging and Estimating” as one of the top 3 Agilities.
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Animal Breeders
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Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers
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Painting, Coating, & Decorating Workers
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Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators
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Judges and Magistrates
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General and Operations Managers
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Dental Assistants
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Waiters and Waitresses
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Tailors, Dressmakers, & Custom Sewers
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Computer & Information Systems Managers
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Machine Feeders and Offbearers
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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, & Weighers
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Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
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Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
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