Showcase Marketable Skills in Your Resume Skills Section
Have you thought about the s****s you're listing in your resume's S****s section? If you treat this section as an afterthought, you could be missing an opportunity to show employers you've got the right s****s for the job.
<!-- Listing s****s can help you stand out. It can also add important keywords to your resume. Hiring managers often use s****s as keywords when searching Monster's database, so your resume will have a better chance of being found by the right people if you include a comprehensive s****s list. A one-week review of the top 100 s****s posted by Monster members shows that 74 percent are computer- or technology-related s****s. However, only 22 percent of the top keywords recruiters use to search resumes are related to technology. Technical s****s are certainly important, but you should also include other s****s employers find desirable. -->When completing the S****s section, consider the s****s that would be important to the job you're seeking. The best way to get started is to search job titles on Monster and review several postings for your target job. Look at the ideal requirements in the ads and write a list of frequently repeated s****s. Next, create a list of your matching s****s that you can incorporate in your resume. Keep in mind you develop s****s in everything from work experience to education and training, hobbies, extracurricular activities, volunteer work and even self-study. Three Types of S****s
Job-related and transferable s****s are the most desirable to list on your resume. For each s****, indicate your s**** level and years of experience. It's important to be honest when describing your s**** level. While it's tempting to deem yourself an expert, once you get the interview or job, you may need to prove your claim. But this is not the place for modesty either; call yourself an expert if you are truly at that level. Here's a guideline for rating your s**** level:
Employers quickly scan resumes, so long lists are not likely to get read. Instead, select 10 to 15 of your strongest, most desirable s****s. A short, targeted s****s list will be more effective than one that's long and overwhelming. |
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