Occupations requiring this ability
- Biochemists and Biophysicists
- Physicists
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
- Neurologists
- Nanosystems Engineers
- Neuropsychologists
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
- Physicians, Pathologists
- Preventive Medicine Physicians
- Epidemiologists
- Emergency Medicine Physicians
- Mathematicians
- Biostatisticians
- Soil and Plant Scientists
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- Astronomers
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Podiatrists
- Psychiatrists
- Hospitalists
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
- Financial Quantitative Analysts
- Chemical Engineers
- Civil Engineers
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
- Nuclear Engineers
- Animal Scientists
- Microbiologists
- Geneticists
- Biologists
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Hydrologists
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- Sociologists
- Anthropologists and Archeologists
- Mental Health Counselors
- Lawyers
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
- Dentists, General
- Optometrists
- Pharmacists
- Physician Assistants
- Nurse Anesthetists
- Nurse Practitioners
- Audiologists
- Family Medicine Physicians
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Pediatricians, General
- Radiologists
- Allergists and Immunologists
- Urologists
- Sports Medicine Physicians
- Naturopathic Physicians
- Chief Executives
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary
- Medical and Health Services Managers
- Natural Sciences Managers
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
- Regulatory Affairs Specialists
- Logistics Engineers
- Health Informatics Specialists
- Statisticians
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
- Geodetic Surveyors
- Aerospace Engineers
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
- Water/Wastewater Engineers
- Environmental Engineers
- Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Fuel Cell Engineers
- Photonics Engineers
- Robotics Engineers
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
- Chemists
- Materials Scientists
- Industrial Ecologists
- Economists
- Environmental Economists
- School Psychologists
- Clinical Neuropsychologists
- Political Scientists
- Healthcare Social Workers
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
- Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
- History Teachers, Postsecondary
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
- Farm and Home Management Educators
- Dietitians and Nutritionists
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Registered Nurses
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Anesthesiologists
- General Internal Medicine Physicians
- Orthoptists
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
- Orthotists and Prosthetists
- Genetic Counselors
- Medical Transcriptionists
- Sales Engineers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors
- Coroners
- Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Actuaries
- Operations Research Analysts
- Business Intelligence Analysts
- Transportation Engineers
- Computer Hardware Engineers
- Materials Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Automotive Engineers
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
- Mechatronics Engineers
- Microsystems Engineers
- Food Scientists and Technologists
- Bioinformatics Scientists
- Environmental Restoration Planners
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
- Geographers
- Historians
- Forensic Science Technicians
- Judicial Law Clerks
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
- Chiropractors
- Nurse Midwives
- Dermatologists
- Intelligence Analysts
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
- Chief Sustainability Officers
- Social and Community Service Managers
- Emergency Management Directors
- Financial Examiners
- Biological Technicians
- Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
- Instructional Coordinators
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
- Exercise Physiologists
- Critical Care Nurses
- Medical Dosimetrists
- Air Traffic Controllers
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Financial Managers
- Biofuels Production Managers
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
- Labor Relations Specialists
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Database Architects
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
- Electrical Engineers
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
- Solar Energy Systems Engineers
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Urban and Regional Planners
- Remote Sensing Technicians
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Interpreters and Translators
- Acute Care Nurses
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
- Advertising and Promotions Managers
- Marketing Managers
- Sales Managers
- Investment Fund Managers
- Geothermal Production Managers
- Clinical Research Coordinators
- Compliance Managers
- Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
- Logisticians
- Computer Network Architects
- Bioinformatics Technicians
- Landscape Architects
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
- Validation Engineers
- Wind Energy Engineers
- Survey Researchers
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
- Curators
- Art Therapists
- Veterinarians
- Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
- Cytogenetic Technologists
- Midwives
- Industrial Production Managers
- Quality Control Systems Managers
- Hydroelectric Production Managers
- Human Resources Managers
- Training and Development Managers
- Construction Managers
- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
- Wind Energy Development Managers
- Management Analysts
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
- Business Continuity Planners
- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts
- Information Security Analysts
- Computer Network Support Specialists
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
- Web Administrators
- Information Security Engineers
- Clinical Data Managers
- Agricultural Engineers
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
- Industrial Engineers
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters
- Climate Change Policy Analysts
- Nuclear Technicians
- Adapted Physical Education Specialists
- Producers and Directors
- Public Relations Specialists
- Editors
- Technical Writers
- Writers and Authors
- Orthodontists
- Physical Therapists
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists
- Firefighters
- Commercial Pilots
- General and Operations Managers
- Fundraising Managers
- Treasurers and Controllers
- Biomass Power Plant Managers
- Supply Chain Managers
- Compensation and Benefits Managers
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
- Regulatory Affairs Managers
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
- Compliance Officers
- Cost Estimators
- Human Resources Specialists
- Fundraisers
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
- Training and Development Specialists
- Accountants and Auditors
- Credit Analysts
- Loan Officers
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
- Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
- Database Administrators
- Software Developers
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
- Information Technology Project Managers
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
- Surveyors
- Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists
- Petroleum Engineers
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Conservation Scientists
- Range Managers
- Park Naturalists
- Foresters
- Transportation Planners
- Food Science Technicians
- Chemical Technicians
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
- Social Science Research Assistants
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Rehabilitation Counselors
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- Health Education Specialists
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool
- Special Education Teachers, Elementary School
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
- Archivists
- Special Effects Artists and Animators
- Set and Exhibit Designers
- Actors
- Media Technical Directors/Managers
- Music Directors and Composers
- Sound Engineering Technicians
- Prosthodontists
- Anesthesiologist Assistants
- Occupational Therapists
- Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists
- Recreational Therapists
- Cytotechnologists
- Histotechnologists
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Neurodiagnostic Technologists
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Medical Assistants
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators
- Fish and Game Wardens
- Insurance Sales Agents
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks
- Statistical Assistants
- Avionics Technicians
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Ship Engineers
- Administrative Services Managers
- Security Managers
- Purchasing Managers
- Food Service Managers
- Gambling Managers
- Lodging Managers
- Water Resource Specialists
- Funeral Home Managers
- Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
- Spa Managers
- Loss Prevention Managers
- Wind Energy Operations Managers
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
- Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
- Customs Brokers
- Logistics Analysts
- Search Marketing Strategists
- Sustainability Specialists
- Security Management Specialists
- Personal Financial Advisors
- Credit Counselors
- Tax Preparers
- Computer User Support Specialists
- Data Warehousing Specialists
- Computer Programmers
- Web Developers
- Video Game Designers
- Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
- Document Management Specialists
- Robotics Technicians
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Automotive Engineering Technicians
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
- Photonics Technicians
- Agricultural Technicians
- Precision Agriculture Technicians
- Nuclear Monitoring Technicians
- Quality Control Analysts
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
- Social and Human Service Assistants
- Clergy
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants
- Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
- Self-Enrichment Teachers
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
- Tutors
- Museum Technicians and Conservators
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
- Art Directors
- Commercial and Industrial Designers
- Fashion Designers
- Graphic Designers
- Interior Designers
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
- Media Programming Directors
- Choreographers
- Musicians and Singers
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
- Audio and Video Technicians
- Broadcast Technicians
- Photographers
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
- Film and Video Editors
- Radiation Therapists
- Respiratory Therapists
- Music Therapists
- Acupuncturists
- Histology Technicians
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
- Dietetic Technicians
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Psychiatric Technicians
- Surgical Technologists
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
- Patient Representatives
- Athletic Trainers
- Surgical Assistants
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Dental Assistants
- Pharmacy Aides
- Phlebotomists
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
- Police Identification and Records Officers
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
- Customs and Border Protection Officers
- Transit and Railroad Police
- Private Detectives and Investigators
- Chefs and Head Cooks
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
- Embalmers
- Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
- Concierges
- Tour Guides and Escorts
- Travel Guides
- Recreation Workers
- Residential Advisors
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
- Advertising Sales Agents
- Travel Agents
- Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
- Real Estate Brokers
- Real Estate Sales Agents
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
- New Accounts Clerks
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
- Cargo and Freight Agents
- Public Safety Telecommunicators
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
- Desktop Publishers
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- Solar Energy Installation Managers
- Electricians
- Construction and Building Inspectors
- Energy Auditors
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians
- Commercial Divers
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
- First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
- Airfield Operations Specialists
- Flight Attendants
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
- Transportation Inspectors
- Aviation Inspectors
- Facilities Managers
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
Source: O*NET database (abilities)