Prioritise tasks

Organise tasks according to their priority.

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schedule tasks
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skill/competence

cross-sector

Prioritise tasks is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Civil engineering technician: Civil engineering technicians help design and execute construction plans and take on organisational tasks, for example in the planning and monitoring, and in bidding and invoicing of construction work. They also calculate material requirements, and help with the purchasing and organising, and ensure the quality of the construction materials. Civil engineering technicians may perform technical tasks in civil engineering and develop and advise on policy implementing strategies for road works, traffic lights, sewerage and water management systems.
Customer service representative: Customer service representatives handle complaints and are responsible for maintaining overall goodwill between an organisation and its customers. They manage data regarding customer satisfaction and report it.
Technical sales representative in agricultural machinery and equipment: Technical sales representatives in agricultural machinery and equipment act for a business to sell its merchandise while providing technical insight for customers.
ATM repair technician: ATM repair technicians install, diagnose, maintain and repair automatic teller machines. They travel to their clients’ location to provide their services. ATM repair technicians use hand tools and software to fix malfunctioning money distributors.
Technical sales representative in hardware, plumbing and heating equipment: Technical sales representatives in hardware, plumbing and heating equipment act for a business to sell its merchandise while providing technical insight for customers.
Technical sales representative in mining and construction machinery: Technical sales representatives in mining and construction machinery act for a business to sell its merchandise while providing technical insight for customers.
Wedding planner: Wedding planners assist with all logistical details required concerning their client’s wedding ceremony. Based on their client’s requirements, they make arrangements for floral decorations, wedding venue and catering, guest invitations, etc., coordinating activities both before and during the wedding.
Domestic housekeeper: Domestic housekeepers are responsible for all the household activities in a private house. They oversee and execute duties according to the needs of the employer such as cooking, cleaning and washing activities, taking care of children and gardening. They order supplies and are in charge of expenditures allocated. Domestic housekeepers may supervise and instruct household staff in large households.
Technical sales representative in electronic and telecommunications equipment: Technical sales representatives in electronic and telecommunications equipment act for a business to sell its merchandise while providing technical insight for customers.
Technical sales representative in machinery and industrial equipment: Technical sales representatives in machinery and industrial equipment act for a business to sell its merchandise while providing technical insight for customers.
Technical sales representative in chemical products: Technical sales representatives in chemical products act for a business to sell its merchandise while providing technical insight for customers.
Technical sales representative: Technical sales representatives act for a business to sell its merchandise while providing technical insight for customers.
Technical sales representative in the textile machinery industry: Technical sales representatives in the textile machinery industry act for a business to sell its merchandise while providing technical insight for customers.
Technical sales representative in office machinery and equipment: Technical sales representatives in office machinery and equipment act for a business to sell its merchandise while providing technical insight for customers.

Prioritise tasks 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.

Speechwriter: Speechwriters research and write speeches on multiple topics. They need to catch and hold the interest of an audience. Speechwriters create presentations in a conversational tone so it looks like if the text was not scripted. They write in a comprehensible manner so the audience gets the message of the speech.
Pharmacy technician: Pharmacy technicians, under the supervision of a pharmacist, check incoming goods, control stock, handle and store pharmaceuticals properly. Where permitted by national rules, they dispense medication and provide advice on their appropriate use.
After-sales service technician: After-sales service technicians provide after-sales service support to customers, such as the installation, maintenance and repair of the sold products. They take corrective actions to ensure customers’ satisfaction, resolve technical product-related issues and write customer summary reports.

References

1. Prioritise tasks – ESCO