Description
Approach people and draw their attention to a subject presented to them or to get information from them.
Alternative labels
get people’s attention
get noticed by people
capturing people’s attention
capture attention
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Capture people’s attention is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Market research interviewer:
Market research interviewers strive to collect information on the perceptions, opinions, and preferences of customers in relation to commercial products or services. They use interview techniques to draw as much information as possible by contacting people via telephone calls, by approaching them face-to-face or by by virtual means. They pass this information to experts for drawing analysis.
Survey enumerator: Survey enumerators perform interviews and fill in forms in order to collect the data provided by interviewees. They can collect information by phone, mail, personal visits or on the street. They conduct and help the interviewees administer the information that the interviewer is interested in having, usually related to demographic information for governmental statistical purposes.
Promotion manager: Promotion managers plan and implement the implementation of promotional programs in the point-of-sale of products. They coordinate all efforts from personnel, below-the-line (BTL) advertising material, and conventional advertising efforts in order to raise awareness of a specific promotion.
Optional skill
Capture people’s attention is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Field survey manager: Field survey managers organise and supervise investigations and surveys on the request of a sponsor. They monitor their implementation according to production requirements and lead a team of field investigators.
Marketing manager: Marketing managers carry out the implementation of efforts related to the marketing operations in a company. They develop marketing strategies and plans by detailing cost and resources needed. They analyse the profitability of these plans, develop pricing strategies, and strive to raise awareness on products and companies among targeted customers.
References
- Capture people’s attention – ESCO