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Resume skills guide · SOC 19-2012

Skills for Physicists

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for physicists, 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, Mathematics 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 Eclipse IDE, Python as in-demand technologies for this role.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

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

  • 1.Science4.62
  • 2.Reading Comprehension4.25
  • 3.Mathematics4.25
  • 4.Speaking4.12
  • 5.Critical Thinking4.12
  • 6.Active Listening4
  • 7.Writing4
  • 8.Active Learning4
  • 9.Learning Strategies3.88
  • 10.Monitoring3.25

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Knowledge areas

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

Core work activities

  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Working with Computers
  • Getting Information
  • Processing Information
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

In-demand tools & technology

  • Eclipse IDE
  • Python
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Amazon Web Services AWS software
  • Ansible software
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • C
  • C++
  • Extensible markup language XML
  • Git
  • JavaScript
  • Linux
  • Microsoft Azure software
  • Microsoft Visual Basic
  • Microsoft Visual Studio
  • Microsoft Windows