Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
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.
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
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.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.