Friday, June 20, 2008

Job Requirements

I found a listing for a communication specialist with an insurance company. The physical demands for the position are below. So, do I need to revise my resume to include sitting, squatting, "twisting" (?), and simple grasping? WTF.

1. Check the frequency and number of hours a day the worker is required to do the following specific types of activities:
ACTIVITY FREQUENCY APPROX # OF HOURS A DAY
CONTINUOUS INTERMITTENT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8+
a. Sitting x x
b. Walking x x
c. Standing x x
d. Bending x x
e. Squatting x x
f. Climbing x x
g. Kneeling x x
h. Twisting x x
i. Lifting x x

LIFTING x
Ability to lift up to 15lbs

2a. HAND MANIPULATION REQUIRED? Yes.

2b. Repetitive hand movements? Yes.
Ability to use a computer keyboard required.

2c. Simple Grasping?
Right Hand: Yes
Left Hand: Yes

2d. Power Grasping?
Right Hand: Yes
Left Hand: Yes

2e. Pushing Pulling?
Right Hand: Yes
Left Hand: Yes

2f. Fine manipulation:
Right Hand: Yes
Left Hand: Yes

3. (a) Does the job require worker to reach or work above the shoulder? Yes.
(b) Reaching at or below shoulder level? Yes.

4. Does the job require use of his/her feet to operate foot controls or for repetitive movement? No.

5. Are there special visual or auditory requirements? Yes.
Describe: Working with computer terminal
Ability to see at near, mid and far range required.
Ability to speak and listen in person and on the phone required

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