Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Management of Financial Resources
Making spending decisions and keeping track of what is spent.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Management of Material Resources
Managing equipment and materials.
Management of Personnel Resources
Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
Negotiation
Bringing people together to solve differences.
Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.