Assessment Template For Astronomers

IBM SPSS Statistics, SAS statistical software, Starcal, The MathWorks MATLAB

Microsoft PowerPoint

Abstraction plus reference plus synthesis A++, Formula translation/translator FORTRAN, National Instruments LabVIEW, Software development tools

C++, Oracle Java, Python, R

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Job requires being honest and ethical.