What are the skills in your CV?
A skill is the ability to perform certain tasks well. The skills section in your CV is the part of your resume where you list those skills and abilities necessary to perform the job you are applying for.
A skill is the ability to perform certain tasks well. The skills section in your CV is the part of your resume where you list those skills and abilities necessary to perform the job you are applying for.
As you already know, most recruiters need about six seconds to decide whether a resume is worth it for the available position. That means you have only about six seconds to grab the attention of the recruiter; so, they would read your CV in full otherwise your CV would end up in the dust bin.
Keeping this in mind, put all the right skills in your CV to get noticed by the recruiter. Tailoring your resume skills, you present to a particular job is a must. Doing a little bit of homework to include the appropriate skills on your resume will increase your chances of landing a job exponentially. After all, it’s through your skills that you can be useful to a company. A designated skills section will communicate your abilities to the employer loud and clear.
When listing skills on your CV, remember always to be honest about your level of ability. Include the Skills section after Experience.
The skills of your CV would vary according to the position you are applying for, the level of experience, and the industry you work in. But there are some skills that are always valued by employers, and these are called “Soft skills”.
They are commonly non-technical skills and relate to your personality traits and how you manage various situations in your workplace. You acquire such skills from your previous experiences and the environment you grew up in and cannot be easily taught.
Some of the common soft skills are:
Hard skills are those you have acquired through deliberate effort through training and education. They can be learned, taught, and measured. You can give importance to your hard skills throughout the entire CV.
Always customize the skills sections of your CV to match the requirements listed in the job posting. The closer match your skills are to the job description; the better your chances of being selected for an interview.
Recruiters also make use of ATS (Automated Tracking System) to search for matching candidates through keyword search. So, the more keywords your CV can match, the more your CV is shortlisted for a manual screening by the recruiter.
