Speaking
Talking to others.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
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.
Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
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.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
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.
Operations Analysis
Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.
Management of Personnel Resources
Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.