Compare Astronomers & Hydrologists District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Similar skills & knowledge

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

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

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.

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.

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

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.

Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.


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.

Geography Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Astronomers
Astronomers
Low
Geography Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Hydrologists
Hydrologists
Very High

Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

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Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Astronomers
Astronomers
Very Low
Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Hydrologists
Hydrologists
Medium

Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Astronomers
Astronomers
Very Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Hydrologists
Hydrologists
Medium

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Personnel and Human Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Astronomers
Astronomers
Low
Personnel and Human Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Hydrologists
Hydrologists
Medium

Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Astronomers
Astronomers

Doctoral or professional degree

Typical level Of training for Hydrologists
Hydrologists

Licensing

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Licensing for Astronomers
Astronomers

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Hydrologists
Hydrologists

No license found 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 Hydrologists
Hydrologists

1 related certifications

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