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.
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.
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.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.