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Resume skills guide · SOC 25-4013

Skills for Museum Technicians and Conservators

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for museum technicians and conservators, 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.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

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

  • 1.Active Listening3.88
  • 2.Reading Comprehension3.62
  • 3.Speaking3.62
  • 4.Writing3.25
  • 5.Critical Thinking3.25
  • 6.Monitoring3.12
  • 7.Active Learning3
  • 8.Learning Strategies2.88
  • 9.Science2.38
  • 10.Mathematics2.25

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Knowledge areas

  • Fine Arts
  • English Language
  • Public Safety and Security
  • History and Archeology
  • Administration and Management
  • Chemistry
  • Administrative
  • Mechanical

Core work activities

  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Getting Information
  • Handling and Moving Objects
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Documenting/Recording Information

In-demand tools & technology

  • Adobe Creative Cloud software
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
  • Gallery Systems EmbARK
  • Microsoft Visual FoxPro
  • PastPerfect Software PastPerfect
  • Questor Systems ARGUS
  • Questor Systems QScan32
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint