Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
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.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
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.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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.
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.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.