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