Part IV: Descriptions of the 50 Best Jobs for Each Personality Type ___
trade publications, attend seminars, and consult with
other meeting professionals to keep abreast of meeting
management standards and trends. Direct adminis-
trative details such as fi nancial operations, dissem-
ination of promotional materials, and responses to
inquiries. Promote conference, convention, and trade
show services by performing tasks such as meeting
with professional and trade associations and produc-
ing brochures and other publications. Develop event
topics and choose featured speakers. Obtain per-
mits from fi re and health departments to erect dis-
plays and exhibits and serve food at events. Design
and implement eff orts to publicize events and pro-
mote sponsorships.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 04. Business and
Administration. Work Group: 04.02. Managerial
Work in Bu sine ss Det a i l. Other Jobs in " is Work
Group: Administrative Services Managers; First-
Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers; First-Line Supervisors/Managers
of Offi ce and Administrative Support Workers.
Skills: Management of Financial Resources; Systems
Evaluation; Management of Material Resources; Sys-
tems Analysis; Negotiation; Management of Person-
nel Resources; Service Orientation; Coordination.
Education and Training Program: Selling Skills
and Sales Operations. Related Knowledge/Courses:
Sales and Marketing; Clerical Practices; Customer
and Personal Service; English Language; Economics
and Accounting; Administration and Management.
Work Environment: Indoors; sitting.
Natural Sciences Managers
! Personality Code: EI
! Education/Training Required: Work
experience plus degree
! Annual Earnings: $104,040
! Beginning Wage: $62,880
! Earnings Growth Potential: Medium
! Growth: 11.4%
! Annual Job Openings: 3,661
! Self-Employed: 0.6%
! Part-Time: 4.4%Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fi elds
as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics,
and statistics and research and development in
these fi elds. Confer with scientists, engineers, reg-
ulators, and others to plan and review projects and
to provide technical assistance. Develop client rela-
tionships and communicate with clients to explain
proposals, present research fi ndings, establish spec-
ifi cations, or discuss project status. Plan and direct
research, development, and production activities.
Prepare project proposals. Design and coordinate
successive phases of problem analysis, solution pro-
posals, and testing. Review project activities and pre-
pare and review research, testing, and operational
reports. Hire, supervise, and evaluate engineers,
technicians, researchers, and other staff. Determine
scientifi c and technical goals within broad outlines
provided by top management and make detailed
plans to accomplish these goals. Develop and imple-
ment policies, standards, and procedures for the
architectural, scientifi c, and technical work per-
formed to ensure regulatory compliance and opera-
tions enhancement. Develop innovative technology
and train staff for its implementation. Provide for
stewardship of plant and animal resources and hab-
itats, studying land use; monitoring animal popula-
tions; and providing shelter, resources, and medical
treatment for animals. Conduct own research in fi eld
of expertise. Recruit personnel and oversee the devel-
opment and maintenance of staff competence. Advise
and assist in obtaining patents or meeting other