What are some good skills to put on a resume?
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The skills that you include on your resume depend on the position you're applying for, so try to list skills and keywords that are on the job listing. In general, it's best to include a mix of hard skills that show your expertise and soft skills that show how you work. Below are some examples of each.
Hard skills:
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Hard skills:
- Computer skills
- Writing and editing
- Data entry and analysis
- Project management
- Web development
- Content strategy
- Risk assessment
- Graphic design
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Collaborating with a team
- Dependability
Your resume should cover:
When it comes to skills, focus on tangible ones—things you can prove. These are preferable to vague soft skills like “adaptability” or “teamwork,” which can’t be measured. Here are some examples:
Tailor your resume based on the job description . Look at what tools or platforms the role requires, and list those if you have experience with them.
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- Education
- Skills
- Work Experience
- Relevant volunteer work or interests
When it comes to skills, focus on tangible ones—things you can prove. These are preferable to vague soft skills like “adaptability” or “teamwork,” which can’t be measured. Here are some examples:
- Microsoft Excel
- Salesforce
- Canva
- Google Workspace
Tailor your resume based on the job description . Look at what tools or platforms the role requires, and list those if you have experience with them.
You should highlight skills on your resumé that reflect what your targeted job is looking for. Don’t dump every single skill you have onto every resumé. Instead, read through the posted position description carefully and pick out specific skills that make you a great fit for that role.
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When writing the resume skills section on your functional resume, choose at least three skills that are applicable to the job you’re applying for. For each skill, add 3–4 bullet points that speak to that skill.
Additionally, including metrics and results for each bullet point (increase in revenue, decrease in budget, increase in client/employee retention, etc.) gives employers confidence that you can fulfill the job requirements. Include at least one metric for each skill to catch the recruiter or hiring manager’s attention.
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Additionally, including metrics and results for each bullet point (increase in revenue, decrease in budget, increase in client/employee retention, etc.) gives employers confidence that you can fulfill the job requirements. Include at least one metric for each skill to catch the recruiter or hiring manager’s attention.
What you want to make sure that you focus on is communicating how your skills and experience meet the requirements for the job that you're applying for. I recommend using a bulleted format because bullets are easy to read and easy to scan.
What I say is don't make your resume about yourself, make it about your skills that are relevant for that job. So when you're creating your document, look at what skills they are looking for based on the job description, and then write your resume focused on those things.
Soft skills are very important in interview settings, but they're not as important for a resume. A resume should focus on facts. Explain how much experience you have and what sorts of projects you worked on, and provide solid metrics or data to back up your skills.
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What I say is don't make your resume about yourself, make it about your skills that are relevant for that job. So when you're creating your document, look at what skills they are looking for based on the job description, and then write your resume focused on those things.
Soft skills are very important in interview settings, but they're not as important for a resume. A resume should focus on facts. Explain how much experience you have and what sorts of projects you worked on, and provide solid metrics or data to back up your skills.
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