Science
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. |
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| Conduct standard tests to determine soil quality | "Conduct product tests to ensure safety standards are met, following written instructions" | Conduct analyses of aerodynamic systems to determine the practicality of an aircraft design |
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| Read step-by-step instructions for completing a form | Read a memo from management describing new personnel policies | Read a scientific journal article describing surgical procedures |
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Active Listening
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. |
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| Take a customer's order | Answer inquiries regarding credit references | Preside as judge in a complex legal disagreement |
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| Count the amount of change to be given to a customer | Calculate the square footage of a new home under construction | Develop a mathematical model to simulate and resolve an engineering problem |
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| Keep a monthly calendar of appointments | Allocate the time of subordinates to projects for the coming week | Allocate the time of scientists to multiple research projects |
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Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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| Greet tourists and explain tourist attractions | Interview applicants to obtain personal and work history | Argue a legal case before the Supreme Court |
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Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
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| Lay out tools to complete a job | Redesign a floor layout to take advantage of new manufacturing techniques | Develop and implement a plan to provide emergency relief for a major metropolitan area |
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Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
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| Take a telephone message | Write a memo to staff outlining new directives | Write a novel for publication |
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| Decide how scheduling a break will affect work flow | Evaluate a loan application for degree of risk | Decide whether a manufacturing company should invest in new robotics technology |
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Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
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| Identify the source of a leak by looking under a machine | Identify the circuit causing an electrical system to fail | Direct the debugging of control code for a new operating system |
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