Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
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.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Speaking
Talking to others.
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.
Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.
Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
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.
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.
Operations Analysis
Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.