Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.
Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
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.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
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.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.