How Do You Choose The Skills To Put On a Resume

How Do You Choose The Skills To Put On a Resume

You know what you’re good at.  You know the things you grew up doing as a kid, or the things you learned in school (and excelled in), or the activities you did after school (ex. sports, fine arts, clubs, etc.).

So you should already have a list of things that you would consider yourself proficient in.

This is a good place to start.

Here are the steps for choosing the right skills:

1) Make a List of The Skills You Know You Have

Or better yet, take a look at the list below and make a note of the skills you have an above-average proficiency in.

List of Skills for Resume

Hard Skills List

 

• Word Processing
• Computer Programming
• Heavy Machinery Operation
• Spanish Fluency
• Advanced Bookkeeping
• Schedule Management
• Systems Analysis
• Automotive Repair
• Environmental Cleanup
• Mathematics
• Accounting
• Medical Coding
• Writing
• Data Analysis
• Carpentry
• Lansdscaping
• Search Engine Optimization
• Paid Online Traffic
• Website Design
• Conversion Testing
• Electrical Engineering

 

Soft Skills List

• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Strong Work Ethic
• Time Management
• Critical Thinking
• Self-Confidence
• Handling Pressure
• Leadership
• Creativity
• Decision Making
• Negotiation
• Motivation
• Networking
• Conflict Resolution
• Customer Service
• Business Etiquette
• Planning
• Adaptability

Okay, so chances are you don’t necessarily have many (or even one) of the hard skills on the list, but these examples should give you an idea of the type of skills you should be thinking of.

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