Many skills are important for cement masons to have. There are skills directly related to masonry work, such as concrete finishing, blueprint reading, masonry techniques, framing, and power tools skills. Other skills include excellent communication, stamina, strength, interpersonal, mathematical, and problem-solving skills. Review the job announcement to see what the employer lists as required skills, and choose a skill you feel is the most important so your answer aligns with the company's requirement.