"Social Science Research Assistant"

Job Description - Part 3 - Skills Required

Part 1
Duties / Tasks Part 2
Activities Part 3
Skills Part 4
Abilities Part 5
Knowledge

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Skills Needed for: "Social Science Research Assistant"

1) Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

2) Active Listening -- 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.

3) Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

4) Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

5) Writing -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

6) Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.

7) Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems.

8) Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

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