Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge Area
Occupations requiring this knowledge
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists6.50
- Human Resources Managers6.14
- Chief Executives5.78
- Human Resources Specialists5.67
- Compensation and Benefits Managers5.33
- Training and Development Managers5.21
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists5.00
- Medical and Health Services Managers4.96
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks4.94
- Labor Relations Specialists4.90
- Lodging Managers4.89
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators4.89
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary4.76
- Security Managers4.65
- First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators4.65
- Emergency Management Directors4.59
- Urologists4.59
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers4.58
- Gambling Managers4.55
- Security Management Specialists4.50
- Supply Chain Managers4.48
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers4.46
- Biomass Power Plant Managers4.45
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping4.45
- Construction Managers4.40
- Management Analysts4.38
- Spa Managers4.37
- Geothermal Production Managers4.36
- Social and Community Service Managers4.36
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary4.35
- Compliance Managers4.35
- Training and Development Specialists4.35
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary4.33
- Funeral Home Managers4.32
- Financial Managers4.30
- Pediatricians, General4.29
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers4.27
- Chefs and Head Cooks4.25
- Sales Managers4.24
- Athletes and Sports Competitors4.23
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers4.22
- Preventive Medicine Physicians4.21
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary4.20
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers4.20
- Farm Labor Contractors4.19
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists4.19
- Loss Prevention Managers4.18
- Media Programming Directors4.16
- Coroners4.15
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers4.15
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary4.14
- Talent Directors4.13
- Administrative Services Managers4.12
- Treasurers and Controllers4.12
- Hydroelectric Production Managers4.12
- Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary4.12
- Purchasing Managers4.11
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers4.10
- Computer and Information Systems Managers4.09
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare4.09
- Wind Energy Operations Managers4.09
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary4.06
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians4.05
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers4.02
- Fitness and Wellness Coordinators4.00
- Podiatrists4.00
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers4.00
- Biofuels Production Managers3.99
- Clergy3.99
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers3.99
- Facilities Managers3.98
- Logisticians3.96
- General and Operations Managers3.95
- Industrial Production Managers3.95
- Archivists3.90
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents3.87
- Information Technology Project Managers3.86
- Public Relations Specialists3.86
- Chiropractors3.86
- Audiologists3.86
- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts3.84
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary3.84
- Sports Medicine Physicians3.84
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors3.84
- Food Service Managers3.80
- Natural Sciences Managers3.80
- Chief Sustainability Officers3.78
- Fundraising Managers3.78
- Architectural and Engineering Managers3.78
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling3.77
- Quality Control Systems Managers3.75
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary3.75
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons3.75
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists3.74
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs3.74
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers3.73
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates3.73
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary3.73
- Coaches and Scouts3.73
- Optometrists3.71
- Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products3.70
- Sociologists3.70
- Business Continuity Planners3.68
- Fundraisers3.67
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary3.67
- Nurse Anesthetists3.67
- Residential Advisors3.67
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary3.66
- Neurologists3.66
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers3.65
- Interior Designers3.64
- Naturopathic Physicians3.64
- Public Safety Telecommunicators3.63
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical3.63
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval3.62
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians3.62
- Instructional Coordinators3.62
- Community Health Workers3.61
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary3.61
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers3.61
- Surveyors3.60
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors3.60
- Survey Researchers3.60
- General Internal Medicine Physicians3.60
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes3.58
- Allergists and Immunologists3.58
- Soil and Plant Scientists3.57
- Choreographers3.57
- Recycling Coordinators3.57
- Dentists, General3.56
- Marketing Managers3.55
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary3.54
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary3.54
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary3.54
- Prosthodontists3.53
- Fish and Game Wardens3.53
- Urban and Regional Planners3.52
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists3.52
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary3.52
- Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses3.52
- Health Informatics Specialists3.50
- Anthropologists and Archeologists3.50
- Political Scientists3.50
- Veterinarians3.50
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives3.50
- Parts Salespersons3.50
- Order Clerks3.49
- Logistics Engineers3.48
- Civil Engineers3.48
- Water/Wastewater Engineers3.48
- Photographers3.48
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers3.48
- Hearing Aid Specialists3.47
- Dermatologists3.46
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers3.46
- Rehabilitation Counselors3.45
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary3.45
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs3.45
- Computer User Support Specialists3.44
- Hydrologists3.43
- Agricultural Engineers3.42
- Biologists3.42
- Aviation Inspectors3.41
- Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists3.40
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers3.40
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary3.39
- Environmental Engineers3.38
- Clinical Nurse Specialists3.38
- Nurse Midwives3.38
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers3.38
- Freight Forwarders3.37
- Motorboat Operators3.37
- Orthodontists3.36
- Sustainability Specialists3.35
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education3.34
- Recreational Therapists3.34
- Midwives3.34
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas3.32
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists3.31
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School3.31
- Sales Engineers3.31
- Regulatory Affairs Managers3.30
- Animal Scientists3.30
- Orthotists and Prosthetists3.29
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists3.29
- Geneticists3.28
- Manufacturing Engineers3.27
- Farm and Home Management Educators3.27
- Conservation Scientists3.26
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers3.23
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists3.22
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers3.22
- Actuaries3.21
- Dietetic Technicians3.21
- Document Management Specialists3.20
- Landscape Architects3.20
- Validation Engineers3.20
- Materials Engineers3.20
- Neuropsychologists3.20
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators3.19
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar3.18
- Database Administrators3.17
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary3.17
- Opticians, Dispensing3.17
- Correctional Officers and Jailers3.16
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers3.16
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers3.16
- Construction and Building Inspectors3.16
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance3.15
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists3.14
- Industrial Engineers3.12
- Flight Attendants3.12
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School3.11
- Dental Assistants3.11
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders3.11
- Online Merchants3.10
- Transportation Planners3.10
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary3.09
- Advertising and Promotions Managers3.08
- Investment Fund Managers3.08
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary3.08
- Park Naturalists3.06
- Commercial and Industrial Designers3.06
- Athletic Trainers3.06
- Water Resource Specialists3.05
- Editors3.05
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants3.05
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels3.05
- Forest and Conservation Technicians3.04
- Healthcare Social Workers3.04
- Security Guards3.04
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3.04
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary3.03
- Information Security Analysts3.02
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary3.02
- Airfield Operations Specialists3.02
- Wind Energy Development Managers3.01
- Microsystems Engineers3.01
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators3.00
- Accountants and Auditors3.00
- Budget Analysts3.00
- Bioinformatics Scientists3.00
- Geographers3.00
- Phlebotomists3.00
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3.00
- Range Managers2.98
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants2.98
- Computer Systems Analysts2.97
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers2.97
- Transit and Railroad Police2.97
- Wind Energy Engineers2.96
- Economists2.96
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary2.96
- Nuclear Engineers2.95
- Environmental Restoration Planners2.95
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians2.95
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School2.94
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks2.94
- Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers2.93
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders2.93
- Geodetic Surveyors2.92
- Real Estate Brokers2.92
- Transportation Engineers2.91
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health2.91
- Graphic Designers2.90
- Real Estate Sales Agents2.90
- Customs Brokers2.89
- Physician Assistants2.89
- Acupuncturists2.89
- Biostatisticians2.88
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2.88
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary2.87
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects2.86
- Mental Health Counselors2.86
- Concierges2.86
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers2.86
- Millwrights2.86
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects2.84
- Epidemiologists2.84
- Curators2.84
- Personal Care Aides2.84
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers2.83
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary2.83
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters2.83
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators2.83
- Mechanical Engineers2.82
- Operations Research Analysts2.81
- Automotive Engineers2.81
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians2.81
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School2.80
- Dietitians and Nutritionists2.80
- Fishing and Hunting Workers2.80
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners2.79
- Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate2.79
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists2.79
- Radiologists2.79
- Watch and Clock Repairers2.79
- Clinical Neuropsychologists2.78
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary2.78
- Physical Therapists2.78
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents2.78
- Weatherization Installers and Technicians2.78
- Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers2.78
- Food Scientists and Technologists2.77
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary2.77
- Agricultural Inspectors2.77
- Forest and Conservation Workers2.77
- Physicians, Pathologists2.76
- Psychiatrists2.75
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand2.75
- Electrical Engineers2.74
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers2.74
- Stonemasons2.74
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators2.73
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers2.73
- Solar Energy Installation Managers2.72
- Microbiologists2.71
- Patient Representatives2.71
- Computer and Information Research Scientists2.70
- Automotive Engineering Technicians2.70
- Health Education Specialists2.70
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary2.70
- Firefighters2.70
- Private Detectives and Investigators2.70
- Skincare Specialists2.70
- Fashion Designers2.69
- Emergency Medicine Physicians2.69
- Recycling and Reclamation Workers2.69
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products2.68
- Logistics Analysts2.68
- Loan Officers2.68
- History Teachers, Postsecondary2.68
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric2.67
- Computer Hardware Engineers2.66
- Physicists2.66
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants2.66
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers2.66
- Personal Financial Advisors2.65
- Astronomers2.65
- Pharmacists2.65
- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists2.65
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists2.64
- Anesthesiologists2.64
- Neurodiagnostic Technologists2.63
- Statistical Assistants2.63
- Hospitalists2.62
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators2.62
- Data Warehousing Specialists2.61
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers2.61
- Computer Network Architects2.60
- Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers2.60
- Cost Estimators2.59
- Patternmakers, Wood2.59
- Music Therapists2.58
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2.58
- Nanosystems Engineers2.57
- Solar Energy Systems Engineers2.57
- Family Medicine Physicians2.57
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers2.57
- Art Therapists2.56
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive2.56
- Software Developers2.55
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters2.55
- Biochemists and Biophysicists2.55
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas2.55
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers2.55
- Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers2.54
- Advertising Sales Agents2.53
- Materials Scientists2.52
- Precision Agriculture Technicians2.52
- Lawyers2.52
- Orthoptists2.52
- Paperhangers2.52
- Agricultural Technicians2.51
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary2.51
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals2.51
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers2.51
- Animal Control Workers2.50
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers2.50
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants2.50
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary2.49
- Financial Examiners2.48
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists2.48
- Manicurists and Pedicurists2.47
- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers2.46
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand2.46
- Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers2.45
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians2.45
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers2.45
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan2.44
- Transportation Inspectors2.44
- Petroleum Engineers2.43
- Audio and Video Technicians2.43
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists2.43
- Acute Care Nurses2.42
- Web Administrators2.40
- Registered Nurses2.40
- Costume Attendants2.40
- Telephone Operators2.40
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians2.40
- Medical Appliance Technicians2.40
- Foresters2.39
- Nurse Practitioners2.39
- Intelligence Analysts2.39
- Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance2.39
- Tax Preparers2.38
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists2.38
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers2.37
- Occupational Therapists2.36
- Travel Guides2.36
- Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians2.36
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders2.36
- Clinical Research Coordinators2.35
- Appraisers of Personal and Business Property2.35
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians2.35
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants2.35
- Endoscopy Technicians2.35
- Recreation Workers2.35
- Insurance Sales Agents2.35
- Music Directors and Composers2.34
- Parking Enforcement Workers2.33
- Radiation Therapists2.32
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks2.32
- Dental Laboratory Technicians2.32
- Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing2.31
- Robotics Engineers2.30
- Set and Exhibit Designers2.30
- Brokerage Clerks2.30
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers2.30
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders2.30
- Database Architects2.29
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary2.29
- Gas Plant Operators2.29
- Fuel Cell Engineers2.27
- Special Education Teachers, Elementary School2.27
- Art Directors2.27
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists2.27
- Helpers--Electricians2.27
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners2.27
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay2.27
- Critical Care Nurses2.26
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria2.26
- Home Appliance Repairers2.26
- Traffic Technicians2.26
- Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists2.25
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists2.25
- Medical Assistants2.25
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers2.25
- Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders2.25
- Bus Drivers, School2.25
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers2.24
- Histotechnologists2.24
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation2.24
- Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors2.24
- Procurement Clerks2.24
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment2.24
- Business Intelligence Analysts2.23
- Film and Video Editors2.23
- Nursing Assistants2.23
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks2.23
- Climate Change Policy Analysts2.22
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers2.22
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education2.22
- Aerospace Engineers2.21
- Clinical Data Managers2.20
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary2.20
- Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education2.20
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors2.19
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers2.18
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education2.18
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists2.18
- Psychiatric Technicians2.18
- Animal Trainers2.18
- Carpenters2.18
- Riggers2.18
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers2.18
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators2.17
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary2.17
- Animal Caretakers2.17
- Pipelayers2.17
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers2.17
- Carpet Installers2.16
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators2.15
- Environmental Economists2.15
- Bailiffs2.15
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks2.15
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers2.15
- Upholsterers2.15
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders2.15
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer2.14
- Museum Technicians and Conservators2.14
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks2.14
- Energy Auditors2.14
- Rock Splitters, Quarry2.14
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers2.14
- Air Traffic Controllers2.14
- Search Marketing Strategists2.13
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians2.13
- Wellhead Pumpers2.13
- Computer Programmers2.12
Source: O*NET database (knowledge)