We surveyed 1,267 controllers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical controller. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a controller?
Low
High
Working as a controller typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a controller?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a controller typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a controller?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a controller.
Do controllers work full-time or part-time?
95% of controllers work in full-time roles while 5% work part-time.
Is being a controller stressful?
Low
High
Controllers tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a controller?
Low
High
Some level of organization is generally required to be a controller.
How competitive is the workplace for controllers?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for controllers.
Does being a controller require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Controllers will have to sometimes face time pressure on the job.
Are controllers allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Controllers rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do controllers have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
While sometimes the direction is set, occasionally controllers will have some flexibility over the direction of their work.
Is being a controller physically demanding?
Low
High
Work as a controllers is rarely physically demanding, making it a suitable option for those unable to perform physically strenuous tasks.
Are controllers exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Controllers tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a controller require attention to detail?
Low
High
As in many careers, attention to detail is quite helpful for controllers.
Does being a good controller require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a controller.