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Resume skills guide · SOC 11-9121

Skills for Natural Sciences Managers

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

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Science, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening 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, Microsoft PowerPoint as in-demand technologies for this role.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

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

  • 1.Science4.12
  • 2.Reading Comprehension4
  • 3.Active Listening4
  • 4.Critical Thinking4
  • 5.Monitoring4
  • 6.Writing3.88
  • 7.Speaking3.88
  • 8.Active Learning3.5
  • 9.Learning Strategies3.5
  • 10.Mathematics3.12

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Knowledge areas

  • Biology
  • English Language
  • Administration and Management
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Administrative
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Personnel and Human Resources

Core work activities

  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Getting Information
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Documenting/Recording Information

In-demand tools & technology

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • ESRI ArcGIS software
  • IBM SPSS Statistics
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Oracle Database
  • R
  • SAP software
  • SAS
  • Structured query language SQL
  • The MathWorks MATLAB
  • Clinical trial management software
  • Graphics software
  • IBM Lotus 1-2-3