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<\/b><\/h1>\r\n<\/b><\/h1>\r\nGone are the days when you could simply place \u201cMicrosoft Word\u201d or \u201cData Management\u201d in the skills and work experience sections of your resume.<\/p>\r\n
Now, you have to be more creative and <\/span>show<\/span><\/i> what you can do with concrete examples of skills on your resume \u2013 whether it\u2019s a hard skill or <\/span>soft skill<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n Unsure about which skills to include? Here are the 12 best resume skills that help you stand out as a stellar applicant:<\/span><\/p>\r\n Whether you\u2019re an entry-level candidate or an experienced professional, check out each one of these resume skills below with examples to grab the attention of your future employer. We also categorize by skill type and share how to present them on your resume!<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Before listing skills on your resume, it\u2019s important to note the differences between soft skills and hard skills (and what they mean).<\/span><\/p>\r\n You need a good mix of both soft and hard skills to demonstrate to employers that you work well with others, but can also complete specific tasks or expertly navigate certain programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n Here are the twelve soft and hard skills to list on your resume:<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Type:<\/strong> Soft\/hard skill<\/span><\/p>\r\n Companies want employees who can effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Here are a few examples of desired communication skills:<\/span><\/p>\r\n On top of verbal and non-verbal communication, written communication is high on the list for employers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n In fact, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), <\/span>82% of employers<\/span><\/a> desire candidates with strong written communication skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n In addition to listing \u201cCommunication Skills\u201c on your resume, you should also provide examples of your communication skills in practice under tasks bullet points.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Use numbers and quantify your communication skills as much as possible such as listing your average campaign email click-through rate or how much you reduced employee turnover rate through engagement initiatives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n Related: <\/b>\u201cWhy Should We Hire You?\u201d Tips to Deliver the Best Response<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Type:<\/strong> Soft skill<\/span><\/p>\r\n Leadership skills are one of the top skills desired by employers (<\/span>67% of employers<\/span><\/a> list leadership as a top attribute of candidates).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n Here are a few examples of what employers look for:<\/span><\/p>\r\n In short, demonstrate how you led a project, team, or initiative within your last position. Give real-life instances to back up your claims.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Prove that you can lead and motivate others to help hit company goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Type:<\/strong> Soft\/Hard skill<\/span><\/p>\r\n While you might actually be applying for a project manager role, employers for any position want to see that you can manage a variety of projects. Project management skills include:<\/span><\/p>\r\n Communicate how you managed a project such as through strategy creation, meetings, reporting, etc., and the final results. To make this more of a hard skill, list your expertise with project management software like Basecamp.<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Type:<\/strong> Soft skill<\/span><\/p>\r\n Details can make or break a company. Show that you\u2019re detail-oriented and can be counted on to accurately complete tasks. Examples include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n While you don\u2019t necessarily have to include this skill under the \u201cSkills\u201d <\/span>section of your resume<\/span><\/a>, you can include under the \u201cWork Experience\u201d section as an example:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n And don\u2019t forget to proofread your <\/span>resume<\/span><\/a> to give this skill credibility. Hint: A <\/span>professional resume service<\/span><\/a> helps ensure that there are no mistakes on your resume.<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Related: <\/b>We Analyzed 100 Resumes. Here Are The 6 Common Resume Mistakes We Found.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n Type:<\/strong> Soft skill<\/span><\/p>\r\n Time management skills prove to employers that you\u2019re able to prioritize tasks, spend company time wisely, and meet deadlines. Skills include:<\/span><\/p>\r\n Also known as a \u201ctransferable skill,\u201d time management shows that you can ultimately be counted on to meet both departmental and company goals.<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Type:<\/strong> Soft skill<\/span><\/p>\r\n Especially as more jobs become remote, employers want to see that candidates can take initiative and don\u2019t require constant reminding to complete tasks. Think of skills such as<\/span><\/p>\r\n Here\u2019s an example of a way to quantify your self-motivation skills:<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Type:<\/strong> Soft skill<\/span><\/p>\r\n A component of time management, organizational skills demonstrate that you can successfully focus on the job and efficiently handle the tasks required. Examples include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n As you can see, organizational skills aren\u2019t just limited to physically organizing files or online documents. Other types of organization skills include teamwork (e.g. collaboration) and planning (e.g. decision making).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n Check out this skill in practice:<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Type:<\/strong> Soft skill<\/span><\/p>\r\n Any company position comes with its own unique set of challenges and problems. Show potential employers that you can think outside the box to resolve conflict or handle difficult situations:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n Here\u2019s an example of how to effectively communicate your problem-solving skills:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n NACE found that <\/span>80% of employers<\/span><\/a> want candidates with problem-solving skills. Make yours stand out with practical examples.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\t
12 Soft & Hard Skills for Resume<\/b><\/h1>\r\n
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1. Communication Skills<\/b><\/h2>\r\n
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4. Attention to Detail Skills<\/b><\/h2>\r\n
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5. Time Management Skills<\/b><\/h2>\r\n
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6. Self-Motivation Skills<\/b><\/h2>\r\n
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7. Organizational Skills<\/b><\/h2>\r\n
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8. Problem-Solving Skills<\/b><\/h2>\r\n
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9. Teamwork Skills<\/b><\/h2>\r\n
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