Career overview
Curators
O*NET-SOC 25-4012.00
Median pay / yr$61,770
OutlookRapid Growth
Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Curators.
Skills employers look for
- Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
- Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- WritingCommunicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Knowledge areas
- English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
- History and ArcheologyKnowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
- Fine ArtsKnowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
- Administration and ManagementKnowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Sociology and AnthropologyKnowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
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