Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
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.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.
Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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.
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.