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