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| − | [[File:Ksa.png|400px|thumb|[[KSA]]]][[KSA]] (or [[knowledge, skills, and abilities]]; hereinafter, the ''KSA'') is | + | [[File:Ksa.png|400px|thumb|[[KSA]]]][[KSA]] (or [[knowledge, skills, and abilities]]; hereinafter, the ''KSA'') is the combination of the [[competency|competenci]]es that are required for a particular position or, on another end, one's proficiency applied to this position. The [[United States Federal Government]] uses ''KSAs'' as a series of narrative statements to describe its job openings. ''KSAs'' are used to determine, along with [[résumé]]s, who the best applicants are when several candidates qualify for a job. |
Revision as of 22:41, 17 April 2020
KSA (or knowledge, skills, and abilities; hereinafter, the KSA) is the combination of the competencies that are required for a particular position or, on another end, one's proficiency applied to this position. The United States Federal Government uses KSAs as a series of narrative statements to describe its job openings. KSAs are used to determine, along with résumés, who the best applicants are when several candidates qualify for a job.
Components
- Work-related knowledge. A body of knowledge applied directly to a particular occupation and/or industry.
- Work-related skill. A set of skills applied directly to a particular occupation and/or industry.
- Work-related ability. A set of capacities applied directly to a particular occupation and/or industry.
