Abilities
52 O*NET abilities
Abilities are enduring attributes that affect how well a person performs work. Each ability below links to the jobs that rely on it most, how important it is, and the skills and knowledge that travel with it — sourced from O*NET.
| Ability | Type | Occupations that rely on it | Breadth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | Ability | 886 | High |
| Oral Comprehension | Ability | 869 | High |
| Oral Expression | Ability | 852 | High |
| Problem Sensitivity | Ability | 852 | High |
| Information Ordering | Ability | 831 | High |
| Speech Recognition | Ability | 804 | High |
| Deductive Reasoning | Ability | 802 | High |
| Speech Clarity | Ability | 786 | High |
| Inductive Reasoning | Ability | 746 | High |
| Written Comprehension | Ability | 745 | High |
| Category Flexibility | Ability | 704 | High |
| Selective Attention | Ability | 669 | High |
| Written Expression | Ability | 633 | High |
| Flexibility of Closure | Ability | 481 | High |
| Fluency of Ideas | Ability | 463 | High |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | Ability | 399 | High |
| Far Vision | Ability | 397 | High |
| Perceptual Speed | Ability | 396 | Moderate |
| Originality | Ability | 395 | Moderate |
| Visualization | Ability | 378 | Moderate |
| Manual Dexterity | Ability | 368 | Moderate |
| Finger Dexterity | Ability | 357 | Moderate |
| Control Precision | Ability | 319 | Moderate |
| Mathematical Reasoning | Ability | 261 | Moderate |
| Multilimb Coordination | Ability | 250 | Moderate |
| Trunk Strength | Ability | 235 | Moderate |
| Number Facility | Ability | 225 | Moderate |
| Visual Color Discrimination | Ability | 200 | Moderate |
| Static Strength | Ability | 168 | Moderate |
| Extent Flexibility | Ability | 153 | Moderate |
| Reaction Time | Ability | 144 | Moderate |
| Time Sharing | Ability | 133 | Moderate |
| Auditory Attention | Ability | 125 | Moderate |
| Speed of Closure | Ability | 114 | Moderate |
| Depth Perception | Ability | 95 | Low |
| Rate Control | Ability | 95 | Low |
| Hearing Sensitivity | Ability | 80 | Low |
| Stamina | Ability | 71 | Low |
| Memorization | Ability | 61 | Low |
| Response Orientation | Ability | 57 | Low |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | Ability | 53 | Low |
| Dynamic Strength | Ability | 40 | Low |
| Gross Body Coordination | Ability | 31 | Low |
| Spatial Orientation | Ability | 27 | Low |
| Explosive Strength | Ability | 11 | Low |
| Glare Sensitivity | Ability | 11 | Low |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | Ability | 10 | Low |
| Peripheral Vision | Ability | 9 | Low |
| Speed of Limb Movement | Ability | 7 | Low |
| Night Vision | Ability | 4 | Low |
| Dynamic Flexibility | Ability | 3 | Low |
| Sound Localization | Ability | 1 | Low |