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KSA

By F. John Reh, About.com

Definition: KSA is Human Resources (HR) shorthand for Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. These attributes can be used to describe an individual, a position, or both.
Also Known As: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Examples: If an individual is to be successful in a position, they should have most of the KSAs the position requires or they will need to be trained in them.
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