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Skills increase your chances of selection

A skills section is a critical area to outline the abilities you've gained from previous experiences. Keep in mind to emphasise the specific skills that make you a strong fit for the position.

There are mainly two types of skills: Hard Skills and Soft Skills.

Hard Skills

Hard skills, unlike soft skills, are teachable abilities that can be defined and assessed. Hard talents are simple to measure and takes considerable time and effort to acquire.
Example: Java, C++, Photoshop, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), MS Excel, etc.

Soft Skills

Soft skills are personality-driven and subjective abilities that, in most cases, must be mentioned as they increase your CV value.
Example: Communication, Team-Player, Team Management, Interpersonal skill, etc.

Here is an example:

Things you should remember when writing skills
  • Use more technical skills instead of soft skills.
  • Use skills related to your domain and not others.
  • Write only those skills that you possess.
  • Research the top skill sets of your industry and learn more about them.