Physicists — Skills Profile
Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.
Skills Overview
Skills (35)
Knowledge Areas (33)
Physics
6.8
Mathematics
6.6
Engineering and Technology
6.0
Computers and Electronics
5.8
Education and Training
5.0
English Language
4.9
Chemistry
4.3
Administration and Management
3.8
Communications and Media
3.2
Design
3.2
Administrative
2.8
Personnel and Human Resources
2.7
Customer and Personal Service
2.6
Production and Processing
2.4
Law and Government
2.2
Public Safety and Security
2.2
Mechanical
2.1
Economics and Accounting
2.0
Psychology
2.0
Telecommunications
1.8
Sales and Marketing
1.7
Biology
1.6
Therapy and Counseling
1.6
Philosophy and Theology
1.5
Sociology and Anthropology
1.4
Transportation
1.4
Building and Construction
1.3
Geography
1.3
History and Archeology
1.3
Foreign Language
1.3
Medicine and Dentistry
1.2
Fine Arts
1.1
Food Production
1.0
Abilities (52)
Oral Comprehension
5.9
Mathematical Reasoning
5.9
Oral Expression
5.8
Written Expression
5.6
Written Comprehension
5.5
Deductive Reasoning
5.5
Inductive Reasoning
5.5
Number Facility
5.5
Originality
5.3
Fluency of Ideas
5.1
Category Flexibility
5.1
Information Ordering
5.0
Speech Clarity
5.0
Problem Sensitivity
4.9
Visualization
4.3
Selective Attention
4.0
Near Vision
4.0
Speech Recognition
4.0
Speed of Closure
3.9
Flexibility of Closure
3.9
Far Vision
3.6
Memorization
3.4
Perceptual Speed
3.3
Time Sharing
2.9
Visual Color Discrimination
2.9
Finger Dexterity
2.4
Depth Perception
2.4
Auditory Attention
2.3
Hearing Sensitivity
2.1
Trunk Strength
1.6
Spatial Orientation
1.1
Wrist-Finger Speed
1.1
Arm-Hand Steadiness
1.0
Manual Dexterity
1.0
Control Precision
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
Dynamic 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)
Investigative
7.0
Realistic
4.9
Conventional
4.8
Artistic
2.8
Social
2.1
Enterprising
1.8