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.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
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.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
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.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.
Speaking
Talking to others.
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.
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.