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Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

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.

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Teaching others how to do something.

Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Actively looking for ways to help people.

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Managing one's own time and the time of others.

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 plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

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

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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 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.

Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.

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

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

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

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 combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

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

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

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).

The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.

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

The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

The ability to see details at a distance.

The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

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.

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

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.

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

Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

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

Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

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

Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

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

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

Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.