What is Time Management?
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Occupations that are skilled at Time Management
Chief Executives
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operati…
Work Category: Business, Management and Administration
Gaming Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate gaming operations in a casino. May formulate house rules.
Work Category: Hospitality and Tourism
Social and Community Service Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and bene…
Work Category: Human Services
Program Directors
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.
Work Category: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Logistics Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate purchasing, warehousing, distribution, forecasting, customer service, or planning services. Manage logistics personnel and logistics systems and direct daily operations.
Work Category: Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Lodging Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.
Work Category: Hospitality and Tourism
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and …
Work Category: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Coaches and Scouts
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique…
Work Category: Education and Training
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.
Work Category: Business, Management and Administration
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
Work Category: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors
Supervise fire fighters who control and suppress fires in forests or vacant public land.
Work Category: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Construction Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a cons…
Work Category: Architecture and Construction
Clergy
Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.
Work Category: Human Services
Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic and nonacademic activities of preschool and childcare centers or programs.
Work Category: Education and Training
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Plan, direct, or coordinate research, instructional, student administration and services, and other educational activities at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.
Work Category: Education and Training
Chefs and Head Cooks
Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.
Work Category: Hospitality and Tourism
Choreographers
Create new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. May direct and stage presentations.
Work Category: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
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
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.
Work Category: Hospitality and Tourism
Industrial Production Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.
Work Category: Manufacturing
