Compare careers
Factual side-by-side attributes from the imported O*NET and BLS OEWS datasets. No career is ranked or recommended.
Career A (or your current career)
Funeral Attendants
Career B (or your target career)
Receptionists and Information Clerks
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Comparison table
| Metric | Funeral Attendants | Receptionists and Information Clerks |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $35,680 | $38,010 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 31,090 | 910,180 |
| Typical education | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) |
| Job zone | 2 | 2 |
| Important skills | Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Active Listening, Monitoring, Speaking | Speaking, Active Listening, Service Orientation, Reading Comprehension, Social Perceptiveness |
| Related careers | First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers, Baggage Porters and Bellhops, Stockers and Order Fillers, Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Billing and Posting Clerks, Cashiers, File Clerks |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
63%
5 of 8 target skills
Target-only skills
3
Current-only skills
1
Skill overlap compares O*NET skills rated at importance 3.0 or above for each occupation. It is a measure of listed skill overlap, not a probability of getting the job.
Shared skills
- Speaking—
- Active Listening—
- Service Orientation+0.1 level
- Social Perceptiveness—
- Coordination—
Only in Receptionists and Information Clerks
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
Only in Funeral Attendants
- Monitoring