Content Skills
WIA 1
2004 - 2014

• Job Skill Base: learned capabilities that allow workers to master and perform the specific activities of their jobs.
• Skill Percent Rank: index ranking for the designated Content Skill. The higher the rank, the greater the gap between current supply and projected demand. This list includes only those items with an index rating greater than 50.
• Current Supply: number of jobs in 2004 requiring this Content Skill at a moderate level of importance or higher. (O*NET level 3+)
• Projected Demand: number of jobs expected by 2014 requiring at least a moderate level of importance in this Content Skill. (O*NET level 3+)
• Description: detailed description of the Content Skill.

Content Skill	Skill Percent Rank	Current Supply	Projected Demand	Description
Reading Comprehension	100	53,460	1,609	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Speaking	97	43,264	1,328	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Critical Thinking	94	35,970	1,118	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Instructing	91	30,990	1,003	Teaching others how to do something.
Social Perceptiveness	89	32,774	1,048	Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Active Listening	86	48,504	1,437	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Coordination	83	29,876	947	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Writing	80	37,047	1,126	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Monitoring	77	31,238	959	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Learning Strategies	74	28,717	923	Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Time Management	71	27,131	849	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Active Learning	69	31,508	965	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Service Orientation	66	18,976	671	Actively looking for ways to help people.
Judgment and Decision Making	63	21,434	687	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Complex Problem Solving	60	16,709	524	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Mathematics	57	17,121	536	Using mathematics to solve problems.
Persuasion	54	16,565	499	Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Equipment Selection	51	10,530	334	Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.