Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
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.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
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.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.
Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.