WorkKeys Occupational Skill Levels Comparison to Arkansas’ Top 10 Occupations

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WorkKeys Occupational Skill Level

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Cashiers

3

4

3

Retail Salespersons

4

3

3

Waiters and Waitresses

4

3

3

Truck Driver, Heavy & Tractor-Trailer

3

4

4

Laborers & Freight, Stock & Material Movers (Hand)

4

4

4

Office Clerk, General

3

4

4

Customer Service Representatives

5

4

4

Combined Food Preparation & Serving Workers

3

3

3

Janitors & Cleaners, Except Maids & Housekeeping Cleaners

3

3

4

First-Line Supervisors/ Managers of Retail Sales Workers

5

4

4

Associate Degree

WorkKeys Occupational Skill Level

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Registered Nurses

4

4

5

Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses

4

4

4

Nursing Aides, Orderlies, & Attendants

3

3

3

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

3

4

3

Automotive Service Technician & Mechanic

4

4

4

Computer Support Specialist

5

4

5

Bus, Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine Specialist

4

4

5

Hairdresser, Hair Stylist & Cosmetologist

4

4

5

Library Technicians

4

4

4

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

3

4

4

Bachelor Degree or Higher

WorkKeys Occupational Skill Level

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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special & Vocational Education

*

*

*

General & Operations Managers

7

6

7

Middle School Teachers, Except Special & Vocational Education

*

*

*

Accountants & Auditors

6

5

5

Administrative Services Managers

5

4

4

Insurance Sales Agents

4

4

5

Computer Systems Analysts

3

4

5

Pharmacists

6

4

6

Management Analysts

4

4

5