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Resume skills guide · SOC 19-1032

Skills for Foresters

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

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Speaking 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 ESRI ArcGIS software, Geographic information system GIS systems, 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.Active Listening4
  • 2.Reading Comprehension3.88
  • 3.Speaking3.88
  • 4.Critical Thinking3.88
  • 5.Writing3.75
  • 6.Monitoring3.75
  • 7.Active Learning3.12
  • 8.Mathematics2.88
  • 9.Learning Strategies2.88
  • 10.Science2.75

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Knowledge areas

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Administration and Management
  • Biology
  • Law and Government
  • Mathematics
  • Geography
  • Public Safety and Security

Core work activities

  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Scheduling Work and Activities
  • Performing Administrative Activities

In-demand tools & technology

  • ESRI ArcGIS software
  • Geographic information system GIS systems
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
  • ESRI ArcView
  • Forest Metrix
  • Forest vegetation simulators
  • Forest yield software
  • Fountains Forestry TwoDog
  • Geographic information system GIS software
  • Global positioning system GPS software
  • IBM Notes
  • Mapping software
  • SMART service management and route tracking software