English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Negotiation
Bringing people together to solve differences.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
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.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
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.