Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
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.
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.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
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.