Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.