Review details of technical drawings or specifications.

Gather organizational performance information.

Conduct surveys in organizations.

Gather information for news stories.

Research new technologies.

Monitor broadcasting operations to ensure proper functioning.

Monitor business indicators.

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

English Language

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

Computers and Electronics

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.

Sales and Marketing

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Law and Government

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.

Clerical

Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

Telecommunications

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Engineering and Technology

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

Writing

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Reading Comprehension

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.

Active Listening

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Speaking

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

Critical Thinking

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

Social Perceptiveness

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