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Genetic Counselors — Skills Profile

Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.

Skills Overview

Reading Compre…WritingCritical Think…Active ListeningSocial Percept…Complex Proble…Judgment and D…Speaking

Skills (35)

Knowledge Areas (33)

Biology
5.6
Therapy and Counseling
5.2
Customer and Personal Service
5.0
Psychology
4.9
Education and Training
4.6
Mathematics
4.5
Sociology and Anthropology
4.5
Medicine and Dentistry
4.4
English Language
4.1
Administrative
4.0
Philosophy and Theology
3.4
Chemistry
3.1
Computers and Electronics
3.0
Communications and Media
3.0
Law and Government
2.5
Administration and Management
2.4
Sales and Marketing
2.1
Personnel and Human Resources
1.9
Foreign Language
1.8
Public Safety and Security
1.7
Telecommunications
1.7
Engineering and Technology
1.7
Geography
1.6
Production and Processing
1.4
History and Archeology
1.4
Economics and Accounting
1.4
Physics
1.4
Transportation
1.1
Design
1.1
Mechanical
1.1
Food Production
1.0
Building and Construction
1.0
Fine Arts
1.0

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Investigative

5.9

Social

5.5

Conventional

3.9

Enterprising

2.7

Artistic

2.3

Realistic

1.7