Occupations requiring this ability
- Mathematicians
- Physicists
- Financial Quantitative Analysts
- Actuaries
- Statisticians
- Biostatisticians
- Photonics Engineers
- Astronomers
- Statistical Assistants
- Operations Research Analysts
- Geodetic Surveyors
- Aerospace Engineers
- Civil Engineers
- Automotive Engineers
- Robotics Engineers
- Biochemists and Biophysicists
- Environmental Economists
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Materials Engineers
- Nanosystems Engineers
- Water/Wastewater Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
- Wind Energy Engineers
- Bioinformatics Scientists
- Hydrologists
- Economists
- Treasurers and Controllers
- Investment Fund Managers
- Logistics Engineers
- Budget Analysts
- Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Transportation Engineers
- Biologists
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
- Survey Researchers
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
- Architectural and Engineering Managers
- Cost Estimators
- Credit Analysts
- Bioinformatics Technicians
- Surveyors
- Agricultural Engineers
- Electrical Engineers
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
- Fuel Cell Engineers
- Nuclear Engineers
- Chemists
- Remote Sensing Technicians
- Natural Sciences Managers
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
- Chemical Engineers
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
- Mechatronics Engineers
- Geneticists
- Epidemiologists
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
- Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
- Logistics Analysts
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
- Financial Examiners
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
- Environmental Engineers
- Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
- Validation Engineers
- Petroleum Engineers
- Solar Energy Systems Engineers
- Microbiologists
- Materials Scientists
- Industrial Ecologists
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
- Chief Executives
- Sales Managers
- Financial Managers
- Geothermal Production Managers
- Construction Managers
- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
- Accountants and Auditors
- Business Intelligence Analysts
- Microsystems Engineers
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
- Medical Dosimetrists
- Marketing Managers
- Industrial Production Managers
- Purchasing Managers
- Medical and Health Services Managers
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
- Personal Financial Advisors
- Clinical Data Managers
- Mechanical Drafters
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Food Scientists and Technologists
- Soil and Plant Scientists
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Transportation Planners
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary
- Neurologists
- Sales Engineers
- Energy Auditors
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
- Supply Chain Managers
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
- Wind Energy Development Managers
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
- Industrial Engineers
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Environmental Restoration Planners
- Sociologists
- Biological Technicians
- Allergists and Immunologists
- Biofuels Production Managers
- Hydroelectric Production Managers
- Compensation and Benefits Managers
- Water Resource Specialists
- Social and Community Service Managers
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
- Logisticians
- Online Merchants
- Software Developers
- Computer Hardware Engineers
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Animal Scientists
- Urban and Regional Planners
- Commercial and Industrial Designers
- Pharmacists
- Preventive Medicine Physicians
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
- Fundraising Managers
- Quality Control Systems Managers
- Human Resources Managers
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary
- Computer Network Architects
- Database Architects
- Landscape Architects
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
- Architectural and Civil Drafters
- Foresters
- Neuropsychologists
- Geographers
- Precision Agriculture Technicians
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
- Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Curators
- Farm and Home Management Educators
- Hospitalists
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks
- General and Operations Managers
- Advertising and Promotions Managers
- Biomass Power Plant Managers
- Spa Managers
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
- Management Analysts
- Credit Counselors
- Loan Officers
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
- Tax Preparers
- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts
- Database Administrators
- Data Warehousing Specialists
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
- Computer Programmers
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
- Information Technology Project Managers
- Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- Conservation Scientists
- Range Managers
- School Psychologists
- Political Scientists
- Chemical Technicians
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
- Social Science Research Assistants
- Quality Control Analysts
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Art Directors
- Dentists, General
- Dietitians and Nutritionists
- Veterinarians
- Nurse Anesthetists
- Nurse Practitioners
- Anesthesiologists
- Physicians, Pathologists
- Radiologists
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
- Genetic Counselors
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
- Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
- Air Traffic Controllers
- Chief Sustainability Officers
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Gambling Managers
- Clinical Research Coordinators
- Emergency Management Directors
- Funeral Home Managers
- Wind Energy Operations Managers
- Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
- Regulatory Affairs Specialists
- Customs Brokers
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
- Fundraisers
- Business Continuity Planners
- Sustainability Specialists
- Appraisers of Personal and Business Property
- Health Informatics Specialists
- Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
- Video Game Designers
- Web Administrators
- Information Security Engineers
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
- Robotics Technicians
- Automotive Engineering Technicians
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
- Climate Change Policy Analysts
- Agricultural Technicians
- Food Science Technicians
- Nuclear Monitoring Technicians
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Tutors
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Optometrists
- Physician Assistants
- Anesthesiologist Assistants
- Radiation Therapists
- Registered Nurses
- Critical Care Nurses
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Audiologists
- Emergency Medicine Physicians
- General Internal Medicine Physicians
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
- Cytogenetic Technologists
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists
- Dietetic Technicians
- Orthotists and Prosthetists
- Chefs and Head Cooks
- Insurance Sales Agents
- Real Estate Sales Agents
- Tellers
- Brokerage Clerks
- Freight Forwarders
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- Solar Energy Installation Managers
- Electricians
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- Geothermal Technicians
- Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
- Commercial Pilots
- Traffic Technicians
- Security Managers
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
- Food Service Managers
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
- Loss Prevention Managers
- Search Marketing Strategists
- Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate
- Insurance Underwriters
- Information Security Analysts
- Web Developers
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Photonics Technicians
- Clinical Neuropsychologists
- Anthropologists and Archeologists
- Nuclear Technicians
- Forest and Conservation Technicians
- Forensic Science Technicians
- Judicial Law Clerks
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
- Museum Technicians and Conservators
- Instructional Coordinators
- Interior Designers
- Producers and Directors
- Orthodontists
- Podiatrists
- Respiratory Therapists
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Exercise Physiologists
- Acute Care Nurses
- Dermatologists
- Family Medicine Physicians
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Pediatricians, General
- Psychiatrists
- Urologists
- Sports Medicine Physicians
- Naturopathic Physicians
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
- Police Identification and Records Officers
- Intelligence Analysts
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
- Advertising Sales Agents
- Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors
- Procurement Clerks
- Log Graders and Scalers
- Sheet Metal Workers
- Construction and Building Inspectors
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- Machinists
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
- Biofuels Processing Technicians
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- Transportation Inspectors
- Training and Development Managers
- Lodging Managers
- Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
- Labor Relations Specialists
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
- Set and Exhibit Designers
- Media Programming Directors
- Chiropractors
- Prosthodontists
- Physical Therapists
- Nurse Midwives
- Cytotechnologists
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Opticians, Dispensing
- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
- Medical Assistants
- Firefighters
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
- Real Estate Brokers
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
- Billing and Posting Clerks
- New Accounts Clerks
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
- Carpenters
- Medical Equipment Repairers
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
- Medical Appliance Technicians
- First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers
- Facilities Managers
- Document Management Specialists
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Community Health Workers
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
- Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists
- Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
- Bill and Account Collectors
- Correspondence Clerks
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
- Office Clerks, General
- Tool and Die Makers
- Patternmakers, Wood
- Chemical Plant and System Operators
- Gem and Diamond Workers
- Administrative Services Managers
- Regulatory Affairs Managers
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
- Coroners
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
- Lawyers
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
- Special Education Teachers, Elementary School
- Occupational Therapists
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
- Surgical Assistants
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
- Gambling Cage Workers
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks
- Cargo and Freight Agents
- Tile and Stone Setters
- Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Signal and Track Switch Repairers
- Model Makers, Metal and Plastic
- Recycling Coordinators
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
- Aviation Inspectors
- Computer Network Support Specialists
- Computer User Support Specialists
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- Health Education Specialists
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
- Special Effects Artists and Animators
- Orthoptists
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Neurodiagnostic Technologists
- Patient Representatives
- Midwives
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers
- Counter and Rental Clerks
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
- Stonemasons
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers
- Weatherization Installers and Technicians
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- Millwrights
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- Model Makers, Wood
- Gas Plant Operators
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders
- Airfield Operations Specialists
- Ship Engineers
- Compliance Managers
- Human Resources Specialists
- Security Management Specialists
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
- Audio and Video Technicians
- Histotechnologists
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
- Pharmacy Aides
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators
- Fish and Game Wardens
- Private Detectives and Investigators
- Pest Control Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers
- Parts Salespersons
- Retail Salespersons
- Order Clerks
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks
- Agricultural Inspectors
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
- Avionics Technicians
Source: O*NET database (abilities)