Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
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.
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Speaking
Talking to others.
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.
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.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
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.