Table 4 Exploratory factor analysis results of the O*NET-GWA scales

WA 7 Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

0.71

WA 9 Analyzing Data or Information

0.70

WA 8 Processing Information

0.69

WA 3 Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

0.68

WA 4 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

0.67

WA 10 Making Decisions and Solving Problems

0.67

WA 6 Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

0.64

WA 5 Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

0.64

0.44

WA 2 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

0.63

WA 13 Developing Objectives and Strategies

0.60

WA 15 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

0.60

WA 12 Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

0.57

WA1 Getting Information

0.57

WA14 Scheduling Work and Activities

0.56

WA 11 Thinking Creatively

0.55

WA 21 Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

0.86

WA22 Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

0.86

WA 23 Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

0.81

WA 20 Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

0.80

WA 17 Handling and Moving Objects

0.79

WA 18 Controlling Machines and Processes

0.77

WA 25 Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

0.65

WA 41 Monitoring and Controlling Resources

0.61

WA 16 Performing General Physical Activities

0.57

WA 40 Staffing Organizational Units

0.54

WA39 Performing Administrative Activities

0.50

0.47

WA 36 Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

0.78

WA 37 Coaching and Developing Others

0.74

WA 34 Developing and Building Teams

0.73

WA 35 Training and Teaching Others

0.70

WA 33 Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

0.64

WA 38 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

0.55

WA 28 Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

0.73

WA 27 Communicating with People Outside the Organization

0.72

WA 29 Assisting and Caring for Others

0.66

WA 26 Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

0.64

WA 30 Selling or Influencing Others

0.59

WA 32 Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

0.54

WA 31 Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

0.41

0.51

WA19 Working with Computers

0.56

WA24 Documenting/Recording Information

0.42

Variance

18.95 %

17.96 %

12.02 %

11.62 %

2.87 %