Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Management of Material Resources
Managing equipment and materials.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
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.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Management of Financial Resources
Making spending decisions and keeping track of what is spent.
Negotiation
Bringing people together to solve differences.
Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.
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.