Zoologist skills for your CV and job application

Have you ever thought about working as a Zoologist? Check out this thread to find out what skills you might need to have in your CV.

You’ll usually need a degree in a subject like zoology, animal ecology, animal behaviour or conservation.

Skills required for a Zoologist

• the ability to carry out detailed work accurately and methodically
• the ability to plan research, analyse and interpret data, and write reports
• practical and problem-solving skills
• patience, perseverance and the ability to concentrate for long periods
• the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• strong communication and IT skills

• research skills, such as a strong understanding of scientific methods and the tools and resources that you need
• strong written communication skills; for example, when writing scientific reports or creating content for a non-specialist audience
• presentation skills for specialists and for those with little knowledge of the field
• project management and teamworking skills, which may include working in varied teams, for example, with a science coordinator, rangers, or volunteers
• IT skills when recording, analysing and presenting data and reports
• good numerical reasoning as you will need to input data and interpret statistical findings
• attention to detail as you will need to be observant and pick up on small details to ensure accuracy
• patience and perseverance as you may have to make observations for prolonged periods of time
• practical skills; for example, when handling animals or using equipment
• the ability to problem-solve as some things will not go to plan, for example, when capturing and tagging animals in the wild
• organisational skills to plan what equipment you will need and how you will go about conducting your research and managing a varied workload.