Speaking
Talking to others.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
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.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Management of Personnel Resources
Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.
Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
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.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.