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.
Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
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.
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.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
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.
Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
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.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.