Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
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.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or 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.
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.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
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.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
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.
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.