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Resume skills guide · SOC 29-1041

Skills for Optometrists

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for optometrists, 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, Critical Thinking 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 Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Web browser software 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.Active Listening4.12
  • 3.Critical Thinking4.12
  • 4.Writing4
  • 5.Speaking4
  • 6.Science3.75
  • 7.Monitoring3.25
  • 8.Active Learning3.12
  • 9.Learning Strategies3.12
  • 10.Mathematics3

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Knowledge areas

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Biology
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Education and Training
  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Psychology

Core work activities

  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Getting Information
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Processing Information
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

In-demand tools & technology

  • Apple Safari
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Web browser software
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Accra Med Software Filopto
  • AltaPoint Data Systems AltaPoint Vision
  • Babcock Winx Pro
  • Compulink Business Systems Eyecare Advantage
  • Digital Healthcare OptoMize
  • First Insight E-Z Frame
  • First Insight MaximEyes
  • HealthLine Systems Eyecom
  • Insight Software My Vision Express
  • MAX Systems Max-Gold7