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Resume skills guide · SOC 19-4012

Skills for Agricultural Technicians

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for agricultural technicians, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Critical Thinking as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list. On the tools side, O*NET flags Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software as in-demand technologies for this role.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Reading Comprehension3.38
  • 2.Active Listening3.25
  • 3.Critical Thinking3.25
  • 4.Writing3.12
  • 5.Active Learning3.12
  • 6.Monitoring3.12
  • 7.Speaking3
  • 8.Mathematics2.88
  • 9.Learning Strategies2.88
  • 10.Science2.75

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Knowledge areas

  • Food Production
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Mechanical
  • Mathematics
  • Administration and Management
  • English Language
  • Education and Training

Core work activities

  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Getting Information
  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Processing Information
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Handling and Moving Objects

In-demand tools & technology

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • SAP software
  • Geographic information system GIS systems
  • Global positioning system GPS software
  • Statistical software
  • Web browser software
  • Email software
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word