What are skills?
Skills combine knowledge, ability and personal qualities relevant to a position. They fall into two categories:
- Hard skills: measurable, concrete abilities (Excel, languages, programming)
- Soft skills: personal qualities and behaviours (collaboration, problem solving, flexibility)
How to choose
Read job adverts carefully, match your experience to the requirements and use the employer's own terminology to improve your chances of passing automated screening systems.
Examples of hard skills
Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, CRM systems, data analysis, languages, project management methods
Examples of soft skills
Teamwork, communication, problem solving, self-management, handling stress, responsibility, curiosity
How to present them
Include your skills in a dedicated section, woven into the descriptions of your work experience, or highlighted in your professional summary.
