What are KSA factors and what do I do with them?
“KSA” is an acronym that stands for “knowledge, skills and abilities.” KSAs are qualities needed by job applicants to successfully perform their job, and are used in the hiring process to distinguish the highly qualified candidates from among all qualified candidates. Job applications often ask questions to capture KSAs in a variety of areas including: Paid and unpaid experience Education: degrees, courses and research projects Awards and recognition Quotes from letters written by people who can positively comment on your professional skills Your responses to these questions are a major factor in determining if you can perform assigned job duties. Job announcements will indicate if you are required to respond to KSAs.
