Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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.
Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.
Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.