Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
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
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
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.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve 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.
Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.