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thumb is to include three to five skills
that are pertinent to the position you’re
applying for. Analyze the job description,
specifically the required and desired
skills section, and ensure the skills you
include on the resume are relatable to
the position.
You may consider including a mix of
technical skills (like programming or
graphic design) and soft (employability)
skills. After each skill, include statements
that explain your achievements for that
skill. See the box below for example.
Bonus Tip:
Practice for the
interview by answering the question,
“tell me about a time that you utilized
your project management (include each
skill listed on your resume) skills.”
3. EXPERIENCE
This section will be brief
and should include a short work history
that only includes the employment
dates, job title and employer. You will
not provide an explanation along with
the role. This section can include paid
positions, internships and even volunteer
work that is relevant.
4. AWARDS AND HONORS
Though
optional, this section can highlight
awards, accomplishments or other
relevant honors received.
Final Thoughts
Your first attempt at constructing a
skills-based resume may seem awkward
if you’re used to listing experiences in a
chronological format. However, if you’ve
determined that a skills-based resume
is suitable for your circumstances it will
likely come as a relief that there is a
more effective way to showcase your
qualifications for the position.
As with any resume, ask for a second
pair of eyes to proofread and even
suggest skills that they see in you which
you may have overlooked!
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FIRST NAME
LAST NAME
Address · Phone
Email · LinkedIn Profile · Twitter/Blog/Portfolio
Brief branding statement that provides a quick summary of your skills and attributes.
EDUCATION
MONTH YEAR
DEGREE TITLE,
SCHOOL
Include upper level courses you completed that are relevant to your career goals.
SKILLS
SKILL
List your skills relevant to the position that you’ve gained through internships, education,
volunteerism, etc. Include statements that explain your achievements for that skill.
SKILL
Continue to list skills relevant to the job. Include three to five skills.
EXPERIENCE
DATES FROM - TO
JOB TITLE,
COMPANY
Do not include details.
DATES FROM - TO
JOB TITLE,
COMPANY
Continue to list experience in reverse chronological order.
AWARDS & HONORS
Use this section to highlight scholarships or other relevant honors received.
COMMUNICATION
Effective in both written and verbal communication. Skilled at writing press
releases, technical reports and blog posts. Extensive experience in
presenting material one-on-one as well as to large audiences.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Able to effectively manage projects through the initial stage of idea
conception and final stage of presenting the finished project. Comfortable
delegating assignments and following up with team members to ensure
defined timeline is followed.
BILINGUAL
Fluent in both native language of English as well as Spanish.
Author’s Note:
Use this template to get started writing your own skills-based resume.
SKILLS EXAMPLE