Step Three: Translating these skills to your Resume.
Now that your list is complete and you have an idea of how you have tangibly used each skill in the workplace, you should review the job announcement that you want to apply to. Choose 4-6 skills from your list, preferably your strongest skills, that are also discussed in the job announcement. If you don’t see skills in the announcement that you currently possess, you may want to hold off on applying to the job and take the time to enhance your skill set. Conversely, if while reviewing the job announcement you notice a skill required that you do have and you left off your list, simply return to your list to add the skills and the tangible use.
Step Four: Putting it all together
Instead of simply listing out all of your skills, that could be a long list in some cases, try to use the list you created to enhance your resume. Review the work history, daily duties, that you have listed out on your resume and use the skills within that explanation. Such as: With the use of time management and strong communication I successfully managed a team of 50 employees, increasing our sales by 25%, and decreasing employee turnover by 63%. You can add sections such as “Technical Skills” that can list a few technical skills, just be sure not to list out every skill you have. Keep it relevant to the job you are applying to.
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Looking at your skill set as a whole will give you not only more confidence, but it will also give you the ability to see yourself and present yourself as a more well-rounded and accomplished individual. Soft and hard skills are equally important when creating your resume. Remember to let yourself shine by successfully incorporating both soft and hard skills into your resume today.