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Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists

Skills & Knowledge

 

Most Important Skills for Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists


 

Most Important Knowledge Areas for Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists



Interests


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Describe Your Skills


People who have worked in this career typically perform the following tasks. These statements can help a prospective employer understand what you can do, on a resume or during an interview.

  • Making decisions or solving problems.
  • Collecting information from different sources.
  • Identifying information by categorizing, comparing, or detecting changes in circumstances or events.
  • Using computers.
  • Communicating with supervisors, co-workers, or people that work under you.
  • Monitoring information from a variety of sources to find problems.
  • Drafting, laying out, and specifying technical devices, parts, and equipment.
  • Organizing, planning, and prioritizing work.

 

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