Resume Skills That Get You Hired Fast (Proven List)

1.   Communication Skills (listening, verbal, written)

Candidates who can articulate ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing, are rated and valued very highly by employers. Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills are important for interactions and collaboration.

Candidates are advised to highlight experiences where they actively conveyed information, made presentations, and wrote technical articles.

2.   Technical Skills (Digital Literacy, Tech-savvy)

In an increasingly digital world, Employers value tech-savvy candidates and candidates who can navigate technology with ease. Depending on your industry, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge in programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, or PHP, proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel and SQL, digital marketing skills, or proficiency in industry-specific software is a huge advantage in landing your dream job.

Candidates are advised to list relevant technical skills in the “Technical Skills” section in their Resume and Curriculum Vitae (CV) and also highlight certifications or hands-on experience to prove expertise.

3.   Soft Skills (Leadership, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Time Management)

While technical skills are very important to help you land your dream job, soft skills are what help you stay and grow within an organisation. Employers appreciate candidates who can articulate ideas clearly, work effectively with different teams, think critically to overcome hurdles, are open to change while maintaining efficiency and effectiveness, and can meet deadlines efficiently. These are the interpersonal and coordination skills that enable you to work very well and collaborate with other staff and customers, and clients.

Candidates are advised to mention instances where they led projects or took more responsibility beyond their role. Candidates should use action words such as “developed”, “managed”, “oversaw” or “mentored”.

4.   Creativity, Innovation, Adaptability, and Flexibility

Due to the constant evolution of companies and industries, employees favour creative candidates, candidates who can adapt to changes quickly, learn new skills easily, and handle hurdles with ease. Whichever industry you find yourself in, be it marketing, design, information technology, engineering, healthcare, or any other field, creativity, innovation, adaptability, and flexibility will set you apart.

Candidates are advised to demonstrate how they developed innovative solutions to problems, designed new products, improved existing systems, and adapted to a new role, technology, or work environment, and provide examples of how these were demonstrated.

5.   Emotional Intelligence

Candidates who can understand and manage their emotions and those of others play a vital role in the workplace. Such skills are highly sought after by Employers, making candidates with such skills high on their pecking order. High emotional intelligence helps candidates build strong relationships and promote a positive work environment.

Candidates are advised to add skills such as Self-awareness, empathy, social skills and stress management to their Resume and CVs. Candidates should highlight where they managed interpersonal challenges, built strong client relationships, or led with empathy.

Conclusion

       i.          Customize your CV/Resume for each job application, making use of the most suitable and necessary skills that are relevant to the job opening or role.

     ii.          Start bullet points with strong verbs and action words such as “managed”, “created”, “oversaw”, or “implemented”.

    iii.          Make use of numbers and metrics to show the impact of your skills, for instance, “created and administered 15+ mobile applications”.

   iv.          Create a section to list key technical and soft skills.

     v.          Show how you have applied your skills in real-world scenarios.

Tailoring your resume to showcase a mix of technical expertise, soft skills, and industry-specific knowledge demonstrates the value you bring to potential employers and helps you stand out from the rest.