Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.
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.
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.
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.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
Operations Analysis
Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.
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.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
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.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.