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.
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.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Speaking
Talking to others.
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.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
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.
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.