[Core] [64% incumbents] Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.
  DWAs: Collect payments for goods or services.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Send samples of clients' work and other promotional material to potential employers to obtain auditions, sponsorships, or endorsement deals.
  DWAs: Perform marketing activities. | Distribute promotional literature or samples to customers.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Keep informed of industry trends and deals.
  DWAs: Update professional knowledge.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Conduct auditions or interviews to evaluate potential clients.
  DWAs: Conduct eligibility or selection interviews.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Negotiate with managers, promoters, union officials, and other persons regarding clients' contractual rights and obligations.
  DWAs: Arrange collective bargaining agreements.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Confer with clients to develop strategies for their careers, and to explain actions taken on their behalf.
  DWAs: Correspond with customers to answer questions or resolve complaints.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Develop contacts with individuals and organizations, and apply effective strategies and techniques to ensure their clients' success.
  DWAs: Develop business relationships.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Hire trainers or coaches to advise clients on performance matters, such as training techniques or performance presentations.
  DWAs: Administer personnel recruitment or hiring activities.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Prepare periodic accounting statements for clients.
  DWAs: Prepare financial documents.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Obtain information about or inspect performance facilities, equipment, and accommodations to ensure that they meet specifications.
  DWAs: Inspect facilities or equipment to ensure specifications are met.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Advise clients on financial and legal matters, such as investments and taxes.
  DWAs: Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters. | Recommend investments to clients.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Schedule promotional or performance engagements for clients.
  DWAs: Organize special events.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Manage business and financial affairs for clients, such as arranging travel and lodging, selling tickets, and directing marketing and advertising activities.
  DWAs: Implement financial decisions. | Market products, services, or events.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Arrange meetings concerning issues involving their clients.
  DWAs: Organize special events.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.37 lvl:4.75) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Sales and Marketing (imp:4.03 lvl:4.70) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  English Language (imp:3.91 lvl:4.05) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administration and Management (imp:3.84 lvl:4.04) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Fine Arts (imp:3.74 lvl:3.76) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Communications and Media (imp:3.69 lvl:3.81) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Administrative (imp:3.41 lvl:4.52) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.09 lvl:3.58) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.90 lvl:3.43) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Mathematics (imp:2.53 lvl:3.57) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.52 lvl:3.94) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Telecommunications (imp:2.39 lvl:1.86) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Psychology (imp:2.35 lvl:2.50) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Education and Training (imp:2.31 lvl:3.45) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Law and Government (imp:2.22 lvl:2.37) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Geography (imp:2.01 lvl:2.03) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.90 lvl:2.32) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Production and Processing (imp:1.74 lvl:1.14) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Foreign Language (imp:1.61 lvl:1.52) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Transportation (imp:1.54 lvl:1.13) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  History and Archeology (imp:1.49 lvl:1.14) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Public Safety and Security (imp:1.42 lvl:0.84) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.38 lvl:0.96) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Design (imp:1.33) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.23 lvl:0.44) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Building and Construction (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Mechanical (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Food Production (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Physics (imp:1.00) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Chemistry (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Biology (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.62) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Written Expression (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Originality (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Time Sharing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Number Facility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Visualization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Perceptual Speed (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Auditory Attention (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Depth Perception (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.51 lvl:4.36) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.13 lvl:5.50) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.01 lvl:5.21) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.95 lvl:4.94) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.85 lvl:4.44) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.81 lvl:5.11) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.73 lvl:4.28) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Working with Computers (imp:3.70 lvl:3.61) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.68 lvl:4.49) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.59 lvl:4.44) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.51 lvl:4.66) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.48 lvl:3.32) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.37 lvl:4.19) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.36 lvl:5.31) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.23 lvl:4.05) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.21 lvl:3.89) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.09 lvl:2.62) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.99 lvl:4.20) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:2.92 lvl:2.54) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.89 lvl:3.17) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.84 lvl:2.60) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.66 lvl:2.72) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.56 lvl:2.70) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.56 lvl:2.63) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:2.42 lvl:2.20) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Processing Information (imp:2.33 lvl:2.38) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:2.31 lvl:1.81) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.31 lvl:2.80) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.28 lvl:1.60) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.28 lvl:2.22) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.14 lvl:2.14) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:1.87 lvl:1.55) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.79 lvl:1.09) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.62 lvl:1.62) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.49) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:1.34 lvl:0.72) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.27) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.15) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.13) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.10) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.07) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:10.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:7.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Social Orientation (imp:6.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Adaptability (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Perseverance (imp:4.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:2.54) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:2.32) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance (imp:2.30) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.25) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.25) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.21) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Adaptability (imp:2.09) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Initiative (imp:2.07) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Integrity (imp:2.06) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.02) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:2.00) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.83) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.80) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.76) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Optimism (imp:1.74) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Cooperation (imp:1.70) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Empathy (imp:1.48) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation (imp:1.39) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.17) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Initiative (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Sincerity (imp:0.57) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cautiousness (imp:-0.06) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Humility (imp:-0.80) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Persuasion (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.88 lvl:3.50) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Time Management (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Instructing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 12,620
  annual_median    : $82,890
  annual_pct10     : $48,010
  annual_pct25     : $63,670
  annual_pct75     : $146,430
  annual_pct90     : $284,570
  annual_mean      : $141,580
  hourly_median    : $39.85

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Florida ($98,200)
  lowest_state     : Illinois ($56,560)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.736x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (17 total) ---
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:   11,270  median: $  88,100
  Information                              emp:      640  median: $       0

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (2 total) ---
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:   11,270  median: $  88,100
  Information                              emp:      640  median: $       0

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This article lists notable people from Utica, New York.

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  QID: Q133871182
  Extract: 
This list of English-language generic Internet top-level domains  (TLD) contains generic top-level domains, which are those domains in the DNS root zone of the Domain Name System of the Internet. A list of the top-level domains by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) is maintained at the 

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed task descriptions, work activities, and industry employment statistics. BLS wage data provides reliable market intelligence, and the occupation definition is clear and well-established in entertainment and sports industries.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T12:59:51.825254+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,322
tokens_output        : 4,315
cost_usd             : $0.046660
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No direct Wikipedia match found for this specific occupation. The closest semantic neighbor 'Sport communication' provides limited context about communication in sports industries but does not specifically address talent representation or agent roles.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes represent and promote creative and athletic talent in business dealings with employers, handling contract negotiations and career management for their clients. These professionals serve as strategic intermediaries between talent and the entertainment, sports, and media industries, leveraging deep industry knowledge to secure opportunities and favorable terms. They combine business acumen with relationship-building skills to advance their clients' careers while protecting their interests.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves conducting client meetings to develop career strategies and explain recent actions taken on their behalf. They spend significant time networking to develop contacts with industry professionals and applying strategic techniques to ensure clients get opportunities. They negotiate contracts with managers, promoters, union officials, and other stakeholders regarding their clients' rights and obligations. Administrative tasks include collecting fees and commissions according to contract terms, preparing periodic accounting statements for clients, and sending promotional materials to potential employers to secure auditions or sponsorships. They also stay current on industry trends and deals, and may conduct auditions or interviews to evaluate potential new clients.

WHO THRIVES:
This role attracts individuals with exceptional dependability and attention to detail, as client relationships and contract terms demand precision and reliability. Successful agents possess strong achievement orientation and integrity, essential when managing others' careers and finances. They excel at establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships while thinking creatively to solve client challenges. Strong communication skills in both oral expression and comprehension enable effective negotiations and client counseling. Those who thrive typically have high social orientation and problem sensitivity, allowing them to navigate complex industry relationships while anticipating potential issues that could affect their clients.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires a bachelor's degree (41.3% of workers), though some enter with just a high school diploma (38.0%) through industry connections or specialized experience. Many gain initial experience through internships at talent agencies, sports management firms, or entertainment companies. Career switchers often come from sales, marketing, or public relations backgrounds where they developed relevant negotiation and relationship-building skills. Job Zone 4 classification indicates considerable preparation is needed, often involving industry-specific knowledge gained through formal education or extensive networking.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to establishing independent agencies or joining prestigious talent management firms with higher-profile clients. Experienced agents may transition into related executive roles such as Marketing Managers, Public Relations Managers, or Sales Managers within entertainment or sports organizations. Some leverage their industry expertise to become Advertising and Promotions Managers or transition into talent development roles as Talent Directors. The strongest career progression involves building a roster of successful clients, which creates reputation and leverage for negotiating better terms and attracting top-tier talent.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 12,620 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $82,890 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $48,010 to $284,570. Geographic variation is moderate with a 1.74x ratio between highest-paying Florida ($98,200) and lowest-paying Illinois ($56,560). Employment is highly concentrated in Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industries (11,270 workers) with secondary opportunities in Information sectors (640 workers). The field's dependence on entertainment and sports industries makes it sensitive to economic cycles, but the continued growth of digital media and sports entertainment creates ongoing demand. High-end earnings potential reflects the commission-based nature where successful agents managing top-tier talent can earn substantial incomes.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role shows strong resilience to automation due to its heavy emphasis on establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships and thinking creatively to solve client problems. Core activities like negotiating contracts, developing strategic career plans, and building industry networks require human judgment, emotional intelligence, and relationship-building that AI cannot replicate. While administrative tasks like scheduling and basic communication may become more automated, the essential functions of talent representation remain inherently human-centered.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Public Relations Specialists (27-3031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require high-level communication skills, with shared emphasis on oral expression, social perceptiveness, and establishing interpersonal relationships.
    data: Oral Expression (4.1-4.2 importance-level)
    data: Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.1-5.5)
    data: Communications and Media knowledge (3.7-3.8)
  [knowledge_overlap] Marketing Managers (11-2021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Strong overlap in Sales and Marketing knowledge and strategic business planning, with both roles requiring market awareness and promotional strategy development.
    data: Sales and Marketing knowledge (4.0-4.7)
    data: Administration and Management (3.8-4.0)
    data: Getting Information work activity (4.5-4.4)
  [riasec_cluster] Advertising Sales Agents (41-3011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations show strong Enterprising (E) orientation with secondary Social (S) components, indicating similar personality profiles for business development and relationship management.
    data: Enterprising RIASEC score of 6.48
    data: Social RIASEC score of 4.14
    data: Persuasion and Negotiation transferable skills
  [task_similarity] Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (13-1121.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles involve extensive scheduling, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and ensuring event/performance specifications are met.
    data: Scheduling Work and Activities (3.7-4.3)
    data: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.8-5.1)
    data: Coordination transferable skill (3.8-3.8)
  [career_pathway] Sales Managers (11-2022.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Natural progression from individual representation to managing sales teams, leveraging similar negotiation and relationship-building skills at organizational level.
    data: Negotiation skill (4.0-4.0)
    data: Achievement Orientation work style (7.0)
    data: Job Zone 4 preparation level

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['talent agent', 'sports agent', 'artist manager', 'talent representative', 'booking agent', 'athlete manager', 'artist agent', 'entertainment agent']
  exclude_keywords : ['insurance agent', 'real estate agent', 'travel agent', 'customer service', 'retail']
  title_patterns   : ['*agent*', '*manager*', '*representative*', '*booker*', '*booking*']
  common_variations: ['talent agent', 'sports agent', 'artist rep', 'booking manager', 'athlete agent', 'entertainment manager', 'talent manager', 'artist representative']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'clients', 'principles', 'techniques', 'activities', 'includes', 'control', 'objects', 'performance', 'materials', 'events', 'ideas', 'orientation', 'actions', 'problems', 'management', 'body', 'talent']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01568  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     40  0.01494  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:95%  dwas:2%  inference:2%
equipment                  25  0.00933  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  onet_tasks:4%  dwas:4%
clients                    22  0.00822  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  inference:41%  onet_dimensions:5%
principles                 16  0.00598  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
techniques                 13  0.00485  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:77%  onet_tasks:15%  inference:8%
activities                 13  0.00485  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:69%  dwas:15%  onet_tasks:8%
includes                   13  0.00485  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  wikipedia:8%
control                    12  0.00448  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00448  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performance                11  0.00411  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  onet_tasks:36%
materials                  11  0.00411  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  inference:9%
events                     11  0.00411  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  dwas:27%
ideas                      11  0.00411  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                11  0.00411  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  inference:18%
actions                    10  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  inference:10%
problems                   10  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
management                 10  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:30%
body                       10  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
talent                     10  0.00373  inference            inference:100%
human                       9  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
communication               9  0.00336  wikipedia            wikipedia:44%  inference:44%  onet_dimensions:11%
quickly                     9  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  9  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
sports                      9  0.00336  inference            inference:67%  wikipedia:33%
needs                       8  0.00299  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00299  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00299  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  8  0.00299  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00299  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
services                    8  0.00299  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:25%
standards                   8  0.00299  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00299  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
building                    8  0.00299  inference            inference:62%  onet_dimensions:38%
needed                      8  0.00299  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
performing                  8  0.00299  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
maintaining                 8  0.00299  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
relationships               8  0.00299  inference            inference:50%  onet_dimensions:38%  dwas:12%
identifying                 8  0.00299  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%