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Consider the following:

1. Requirements of the field or specific 

2. Ability of the job seeker to meet these requirements

3. Formality or informality of workplace

4. Amount of supervision

5. Level of interaction with co-workers & supervisors

6. Socialization of employees

7. Level of worker autonomy

8. Variety of tasks

9. Training required

10. Stamina & endurance

11. Mobility requirements

12. Communication

13. Production rate

14. Strength: lifting & carrying

15. Manual dexterity

16. Reading requirements

17. Mathematics/counting

18. Level of independence required

19. Customer contact

20. Dress requirements

21. Need to work independently

22. Flexibility & changes in routine

23. Complexity of tasks

24. Repetitive nature of tasks

25. Amount of self-initiative required

26. Need/ability to tell time & time awareness

27. Stress & pressure of position

28. Need to ask for assistance

29. Area orientation requirements

30. Environment: noise, temperature, indoors/outdoors