Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Management of Personnel Resources
Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Negotiation
Bringing people together to solve differences.