Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
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.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
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.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
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.
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.
Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.