By Raghu Kshitiz
A well-written resume or CV is crucial for standing out and
landing an interview in today's competitive job market. Many people, especially
freshers, and even most of the time experienced too either forget or misplace
skills they do have. One of the important aspects of a strong resume is
highlighting your skills properly.
It is also important to mention your skills in the resume because it helps the hiring managers to identify your strengths and how you will fit in the role you're applying for. By highlighting your skills that are relevant to the specific job, you can demonstrate your qualifications and show how you can contribute to the company.
Mentioning the right skills on your resume can make the difference between getting noticed by a hiring manager and getting passed over. Your skills are the abilities and knowledge that you bring to the table as a candidate.
When including skills on your resume, it's important to
tailor your list to the specific job you're applying for. Take a close look at
the job listing, advertisement, or the company's website to identify the skills
that are most relevant to the position you are applying for. These may include
technical skills, such as experience with a specific software program, or more
general skills, such as teamwork or time management, or communication.
There can be included hard skills, such as proficiency in a
specific programming language or software, and soft skills, such as strong
communication and problem-solving abilities. By including a mix of both types
of skills on your resume, you can demonstrate to potential employers that you
have the tools and experience necessary to succeed in the role you're applying
for.
It's also important to use keywords and phrases that are
commonly used in the job listing or industry. Many companies use applicant
tracking systems (ATS) to scan resumes for keywords, so using the same language
as the job listing can help ensure that your resume is seen by a human.
Additionally, you can use the skill sections to highlight the achievements, if
you have any, such as, reduced the time spent on a task by 50%, introduced a
new process that resulted in a 20% increase in productivity, or other you may
have.
Another way to highlight your skills is through the use of
specific examples and accomplishments. Rather than simply listing your skills, try
using concrete examples to demonstrate how you have used them in the past. For
example, instead of saying that you have strong leadership skills, you could
say that you led a team of 10 employees to successfully complete a major
project. These types of examples can help hiring managers understand the impact
you've had in your previous roles, and can make your resume more compelling.
Overall, highlighting your skills on your resume is an
important way to demonstrate your value as a candidate. By tailoring your
skills to the specific job, using keywords, and providing specific examples and
accomplishments, you can make your resume stand out and give yourself the best
chance of landing the job.
