Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.
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.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.