English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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.
Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
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.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.