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Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

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.

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.

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

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.

Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

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Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.