# Critical Thinking

Skill · Soft Skills and Communication

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/critical-thinking

Critical thinking is the ability to objectively analyze information, question assumptions, and evaluate evidence before reaching a conclusion or decision. It is a foundational soft skill valued across nearly every profession, from engineering to management, because it supports sound problem-solving and reduces errors caused by bias or incomplete reasoning. Employers often list it as a core competency on job descriptions and performance reviews.

## Critical Thinking in the job market

- Open roles: 6
- Employers hiring: 4
- Last checked: September 13, 2026

## Roles that use Critical Thinking

- [Registered Nurse](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/registered-nurse) — 3

Related skills: [Problem Solving](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/problem-solving), [Decision Making](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/decision-making), [Logical Reasoning](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/logical-reasoning), [Philosophy](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/philosophy), [Analytical Skills](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/analytical-skills), [Strategic Thinking](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/strategic-thinking), [Analysis](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/analysis), [Root Cause Analysis](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/root-cause-analysis), [Systems Thinking](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/systems-thinking), [Complex Problem Solving](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/complex-problem-solving), [Humanities](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/humanities), [Deductive Reasoning](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/deductive-reasoning)

## Open roles requiring Critical Thinking (6)

- [Registered Nurse RN Care Manager Hospice](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/d6673434-dfa7-4fa7-b6bd-811fdbc232e0/registered-nurse-rn-care-manager-hospice-at-adventhealth) at [AdventHealth](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/adventhealth) — Full-time, $65,582 – $108,647
- [Clinical Safety and Risk Management Associate Principal Scientist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/8370bf2e-704b-40d9-a5c9-e6f1d8c42483/clinical-safety-and-risk-management-associate-principal-scientist-at-merck) at [Merck](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/merck) — Full-time
- [New Grad RN Resident - Metabolic Surgery](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/08b3b59f-a589-40f9-80ff-4df64eebae2e/new-grad-rn-resident-metabolic-surgery-at-cleveland-clinic) at [Cleveland Clinic](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/cleveland-clinic) — Full-time, Cleveland, OH
- [Manager, Finance](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/923a86f1-add8-411e-a651-24d31d170db3/manager-finance-at-comcast) at [Comcast](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/comcast) — Philadelphia, PA
- [Med Surg RN Contract Assignment - 36 hrs./wk. - $73.60/hr. - Nights](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/73aba8f2-e151-41ea-bdce-a6c49a97e3e0/med-surg-rn-contract-assignment-36-hrs-wk-73-60-hr-nights-at-adventhealth) at [AdventHealth](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/adventhealth) — Contract, ADVENTHEALTH CASTLE ROCK, $74 / hour
- [Xfinity Retail Sales Consultant (East Peoria, IL)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/51d53074-4721-481b-b675-8e5491e4d7c5/xfinity-retail-sales-consultant-east-peoria-il-at-comcast) at [Comcast](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/comcast) — Full-time, IL - East Peoria, 426 W Washington St - Retail XFR1308, $16 – $23 / hour