Computer Programmers — Skills Profile
Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.
Skills Overview
Skills (35)
Knowledge Areas (33)
Computers and Electronics
6.2
Mathematics
4.5
Engineering and Technology
4.2
English Language
3.8
Geography
3.7
Customer and Personal Service
3.3
Design
3.3
Administration and Management
3.3
Administrative
3.2
Education and Training
2.9
Communications and Media
2.6
Production and Processing
2.6
Economics and Accounting
2.5
Telecommunications
2.4
Sales and Marketing
2.3
Personnel and Human Resources
2.1
Physics
2.1
Psychology
2.0
Sociology and Anthropology
2.0
Transportation
1.7
Foreign Language
1.6
Fine Arts
1.6
Mechanical
1.5
Medicine and Dentistry
1.5
Public Safety and Security
1.4
Law and Government
1.4
Chemistry
1.1
Therapy and Counseling
1.1
History and Archeology
1.1
Philosophy and Theology
1.1
Food Production
1.0
Building and Construction
1.0
Biology
1.0
Abilities (52)
Oral Comprehension
4.0
Written Comprehension
4.0
Information Ordering
4.0
Deductive Reasoning
3.9
Inductive Reasoning
3.9
Near Vision
3.9
Oral Expression
3.8
Written Expression
3.8
Problem Sensitivity
3.8
Fluency of Ideas
3.4
Originality
3.3
Speech Recognition
3.3
Category Flexibility
3.1
Mathematical Reasoning
3.1
Number Facility
3.1
Flexibility of Closure
3.1
Selective Attention
3.1
Speech Clarity
3.1
Perceptual Speed
2.9
Visualization
2.9
Far Vision
2.5
Memorization
2.3
Time Sharing
2.3
Finger Dexterity
2.3
Speed of Closure
2.1
Arm-Hand Steadiness
2.0
Manual Dexterity
2.0
Visual Color Discrimination
2.0
Auditory Attention
2.0
Control Precision
1.9
Hearing Sensitivity
1.8
Trunk Strength
1.6
Depth Perception
1.5
Wrist-Finger Speed
1.4
Dynamic Strength
1.3
Spatial Orientation
1.0
Multilimb Coordination
1.0
Response Orientation
1.0
Rate Control
1.0
Reaction Time
1.0
Speed of Limb Movement
1.0
Static Strength
1.0
Explosive Strength
1.0
Stamina
1.0
Extent Flexibility
1.0
Dynamic Flexibility
1.0
Gross Body Coordination
1.0
Gross Body Equilibrium
1.0
Night Vision
1.0
Peripheral Vision
1.0
Glare Sensitivity
1.0
Sound Localization
1.0
Interest Profile (RIASEC)
Conventional
5.9
Investigative
5.1
Realistic
3.4
Artistic
2.5
Enterprising
2.1
Social
2.0