Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

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

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

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.

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

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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.

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

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

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

Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

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

Actively looking for ways to help people.

Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

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 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 processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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

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 principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

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.

The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

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 close range (within a few feet of the observer).

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

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 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 quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

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

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 quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

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

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

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

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

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

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 imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

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

A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.

A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.

A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.

A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.

A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.

A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.