KSAOs

KSAOs stand for Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other characteristics. They are the key qualities that an individual needs to perform a job effectively. Knowledge refers to the information a person has about a task. Skills are the learned proficiencies, like coding or writing. Abilities are innate traits, such as reasoning or physical endurance. Other characteristics include personal attributes like motivation or work ethic. Employers use KSAOs to identify the qualifications required for a role and to select the best candidate for the position.