English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
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.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.