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.
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.
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
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.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
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.
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.
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.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.