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Knowledge Areas

Knowledge Areas & Required Proficiency Explanation

 

Find out the importance of specific areas of knowledge for the selected profession. Do you need to be a computer whiz or a legal expert? Will some business know-how be important?

Each area of knowledge is given two scores of 0-100. The first score indicates how important knowledge in a given area is for success in the profession. The second score indicates the level of knowledge needed. The second score is accompanied by a scale that helps you interpret the score.

 

Knowledge Area Scores

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
67
58
Add two numbersAnalyze data to determine areas with the highest salesDerive a complex mathematical equation
Administration and Management
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.
67
60
Sign a pay voucherMonitor progress of a project to ensure timely completionManage a $10 million company
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
57
43
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Customer and Personal Service
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.
56
51
Process customer dry-cleaning drop offWork as a day care aide supervising 10 childrenRespond to a citizen's request for assistance after a major disaster
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
54
52
Put a computer back into its packing materialsSupervise an appliance assembly lineManage an international shipping company distribution center
Clerical
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.
53
56
File letters alphabeticallyType 30 words per minuteOrganize a storage system for company forms
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
49
45
Answer billing questions from credit card customersDevelop financial investment programs for individual clientsKeep a major corporation's financial records
Sales and Marketing
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.
44
46
Sell cakes at a bake saleCall a list of clients to introduce them to a new product lineDevelop a marketing plan for a nationwide telephone system
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
43
43
Fill out a medical claim formInterview applicants for a secretarial positionDesign a new personnel selection and promotion system for the Army
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
42
42
Show someone how to bowlLead a quality improvement seminarDesign a training program for new employees
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