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Technical Writers — Skills Profile

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

Skills Overview

WritingReading Compre…Active ListeningCritical Think…SpeakingActive LearningJudgment and D…Time Management

Skills (35)

Knowledge Areas (33)

English Language
5.4
Administrative
5.2
Computers and Electronics
4.9
Communications and Media
4.2
Education and Training
4.1
Administration and Management
3.8
Public Safety and Security
3.6
Mathematics
3.4
Engineering and Technology
3.2
Production and Processing
3.1
Customer and Personal Service
3.0
Mechanical
2.9
Design
2.7
Telecommunications
2.5
Transportation
2.3
Law and Government
2.3
Sales and Marketing
2.0
Medicine and Dentistry
2.0
Chemistry
1.8
Psychology
1.8
Economics and Accounting
1.7
Physics
1.7
Personnel and Human Resources
1.6
Building and Construction
1.4
Biology
1.3
Sociology and Anthropology
1.3
Geography
1.2
Foreign Language
1.2
Fine Arts
1.1
History and Archeology
1.1
Therapy and Counseling
1.1
Philosophy and Theology
1.0
Food Production
1.0

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Conventional

5.3

Artistic

4.2

Investigative

3.7

Realistic

2.8

Social

2.0

Enterprising

2.0