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Resume skills guide · SOC 19-2042

Skills for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers, 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, Speaking, Science 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 Autodesk AutoCAD, ESRI ArcGIS software, Geographic information system GIS systems, Git as in-demand technologies for this role.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

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

  • 1.Reading Comprehension4.12
  • 2.Speaking4
  • 3.Science4
  • 4.Critical Thinking4
  • 5.Active Listening3.88
  • 6.Writing3.88
  • 7.Mathematics3.38
  • 8.Active Learning3.25
  • 9.Learning Strategies3.12
  • 10.Monitoring3.12

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Knowledge areas

  • Geography
  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Education and Training

Core work activities

  • Getting Information
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Working with Computers
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Processing Information
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

In-demand tools & technology

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • ESRI ArcGIS software
  • Geographic information system GIS systems
  • Git
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Python
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
  • MySQL
  • SAS
  • The MathWorks MATLAB
  • ACD Systems Canvas