Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.
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.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
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.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
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.