Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
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.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
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.
Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.