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Resume skills guide · SOC 43-9111

Skills for Statistical Assistants

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

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Mathematics, Reading Comprehension, 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 C#, Python, R, SAS as in-demand technologies for this role.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

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

  • 1.Mathematics4.38
  • 2.Reading Comprehension3.75
  • 3.Critical Thinking3.75
  • 4.Active Learning3.62
  • 5.Writing3.5
  • 6.Active Listening3.38
  • 7.Speaking3.38
  • 8.Monitoring3
  • 9.Learning Strategies2.88
  • 10.Science2.12

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Knowledge areas

  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Education and Training
  • Administrative
  • Administration and Management
  • Law and Government

Core work activities

  • Working with Computers
  • Getting Information
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Processing Information
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems

In-demand tools & technology

  • C#
  • Python
  • R
  • SAS
  • Bentley MicroStation
  • C++
  • Google Workspace software
  • IBM SPSS Statistics
  • Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
  • Microsoft Visual Basic
  • Microsoft Visual Studio
  • Oracle Java
  • Oracle PL/SQL
  • Structured query language SQL
  • Tableau
  • The MathWorks MATLAB