What does Written Comprehension mean?
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Occupations that require Written Comprehension
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and researc…
Work Category: Education and Training
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Work Category: Education and Training
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or sett…
Work Category: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Nuclear Engineers
Conduct research on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal.
Work Category: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Marine Architects
Design and oversee construction and repair of marine craft and floating structures such as ships, barges, tugs, dredges, submarines, torpedoes, floats, and buoys. May confer with marine engineers.
Work Category: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Industrial Engineers
Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coor…
Work Category: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Microbiologists
Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or th…
Work Category: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client; or if engaged in fundraising, plan, direct, or coordinate activities to soli…
Work Category: Business, Management and Administration
Procurement Clerks
Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.
Work Category: Marketing, Sales and Service
Parts Salespersons
Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.
Work Category: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Insurance Sales Agents
Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company.
Work Category: Finance
Human Resources Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
Work Category: Business, Management and Administration
Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
Investigate, analyze, and determine the extent of insurance company's liability concerning personal, casualty, or property loss or damages, and attempt to effect settlement with claimants. Correspond with or interview medical spec…
Work Category: Finance
Budget Analysts
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
Work Category: Business, Management and Administration
Correspondence Clerks
Compose letters or electronic correspondence in reply to requests for merchandise, damage claims, credit and other information, delinquent accounts, incorrect billings, or unsatisfactory services. Duties may include gathering data…
Work Category: Business, Management and Administration
Insurance Underwriters
Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.
Work Category: Finance
Medical and Health Services Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
Work Category: Business, Management and Administration
Sales Engineers
Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.
Work Category: Marketing, Sales and Service
Training and Development Specialists
Design and conduct training and development programs to improve individual and organizational performance. May analyze training needs.
Work Category: Education and Training
