Compare Astronomers & Petroleum Engineers District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

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Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Management of Personnel Resources
Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Negotiation
Bringing people together to solve differences.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Economics and Accounting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Astronomers
Astronomers
Very Low
Economics and Accounting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum Engineers
Medium

Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

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Law and Government Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Astronomers
Astronomers
Very Low
Law and Government Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum Engineers
Medium

Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

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Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Astronomers
Astronomers
Very Low
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum Engineers
Medium

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Astronomers
Astronomers

Doctoral or professional degree

Typical level Of training for Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum Engineers

Licensing

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Licensing for Astronomers
Astronomers

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum Engineers

License may be required in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Astronomers
Astronomers

0 related certifications

Certification for Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum Engineers

8 related certifications

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