Assessment Template For Public Relations Specialists

Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.
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Occupation-Specific

Technology Skills
Graphics or photo imaging software
Questions25
Time Limit20 min

Tasks

  • Respond to requests for information from the media or designate an appropriate spokesperson or information source.
  • Plan or direct development or communication of programs to maintain favorable public or stockholder perceptions of an organization's accomplishments, agenda, or environmental responsibility.
  • Post and update content on the company's Web site and social media outlets.
  • Write press releases or other media communications to promote clients.
  • Establish or maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee, or public interest groups.

Technology Skills

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator, JamBoard, SmugMug Flickr

Web page creation and editing software

Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver, Facebook, Social media sites, Website management software

Web platform development software

Cascading style sheets CSS, Drupal, Hypertext markup language HTML, JavaScript

Video creation and editing software

Adobe Systems Adobe After Effects, Apple Final Cut Express, Apple Final Cut Pro, YouTube

Data base user interface and query software

Airtable, Cision CisionPoint, FileMaker Pro, LinkedIn

Worker Requirements

Technology Skills
Graphics or photo imaging software
Questions25
Time Limit20 min
Skills
Active Listening
Questions25
Time Limit20 min
Knowledge
Communications and Media
Questions25
Time Limit20 min

Skills

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Knowledge

Communications and Media

Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Administration and Management

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Sales and Marketing

Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Worker Characteristics

Technology Skills
Graphics or photo imaging software
Questions25
Time Limit20 min
Skills
Active Listening
Questions25
Time Limit20 min
Knowledge
Communications and Media
Questions25
Time Limit20 min
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Questions25
Time Limit15 min
Interests
Enterprising
Questions20
Time Limit20 min
Work Values
Independence
Questions25
Time Limit25 min
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Questions30
Time Limit20 min

Abilities

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Speech Clarity

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Speech Recognition

The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

Written Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Interests

Enterprising

Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

Artistic

Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Social

Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

Work Values

Independence

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Work Styles

Attention to Detail

Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Integrity

Job requires being honest and ethical.

Initiative

Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Dependability

Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Persistence

Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

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