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Resume skills guide · SOC 43-9071

Skills for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for office machine operators, except computer, 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, Active Listening, 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.Reading Comprehension3.12
  • 2.Active Listening3
  • 3.Speaking3
  • 4.Critical Thinking3
  • 5.Monitoring3
  • 6.Writing2.88
  • 7.Active Learning2.75
  • 8.Mathematics2.5
  • 9.Learning Strategies2
  • 10.Science1

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Knowledge areas

  • English Language
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Production and Processing
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics
  • Administrative
  • Communications and Media
  • Mechanical

Core work activities

  • Working with Computers
  • Getting Information
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Controlling Machines and Processes
  • Processing Information
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

In-demand tools & technology

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Eko
  • Microsoft Publisher
  • Multi-line optical character reader OCR software
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word