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Resume skills guide · SOC 15-2021

Skills for Mathematicians

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

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Mathematics, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension 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 Atlassian JIRA, C, C#, C++ as in-demand technologies for this role.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

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

  • 1.Mathematics5
  • 2.Critical Thinking4.12
  • 3.Reading Comprehension4
  • 4.Active Learning4
  • 5.Writing3.62
  • 6.Science3.62
  • 7.Active Listening3.38
  • 8.Speaking3.25
  • 9.Learning Strategies3.25
  • 10.Monitoring3

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Knowledge areas

  • Mathematics
  • Education and Training
  • Computers and Electronics
  • English Language
  • Physics
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Communications and Media
  • Administration and Management

Core work activities

  • Thinking Creatively
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Processing Information
  • Working with Computers
  • Training and Teaching Others
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Getting Information
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

In-demand tools & technology

  • Atlassian JIRA
  • C
  • C#
  • C++
  • Chatbot software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Perforce software
  • Python
  • R
  • The MathWorks MATLAB
  • Version control software
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Apple macOS
  • Bash
  • Cascading style sheets CSS