Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
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.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.
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.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.
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.
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
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.