English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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.
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.
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 Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
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.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.