Many job seekers are unsure how to identify and highlight their skills. You too may be in a dilemma as to how you should group your skills. We've put together a little guide to give you an idea of the type of skills that can be used when writing your resume. |
Use the skill areas guide below to help you highlight your skills on your resume. Remember-this is just a guide; you may need to include other skill categories.
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Communication Skills
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Communicate precise information
Defining
Explaining
Interpreting ideas
Listening
Negotiating
Persuading
| Presenting
Public speaking
Reading
Reasoning
Teaching/training
Work with groups/committees
Writing/Editing
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Computer Skills
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Adobe Acrobat
ASP
C++
DHTML
HTML
Internet
Java Script
| Macintosh
Macromedia Dream weaver
Macromedia Freehand
Microsoft Office
PC
XML
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Interpersonal Skills
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Ability to learn
Adaptable
Ambition Drive
Assertive
Attention to detail
Confident
Cooperative
Creative
Dependable
| Listening
Organized
Reflective
Resourceful
Problem Solving
Self-motivated
Tactful
Team leader
Team member/player
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Administrative Skills
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Assigning/Delegating
Coordinating
Directing
Organizing
| Planning
Program planning
Scheduling
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Supervisory/Managerial Skills
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Analyzing
Assigning
Coordinating
Decision-making
Delegating
Evaluating
Flexibility
Implementing
| Inspecting
Instructing
Motivating
Organizing
Problem solving
Researching
Scheduling
Staff development
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Financial Skills
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Analyzing
Bookkeeping
Budgeting
Calculating
Estimating
Financial principles
| Forecasting
Fund-raising
Investing concepts
Projecting
Record keeping
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Creative Skills
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Artistic
Color coordination
Craft Innovative
Creation
Designing
| Developing
Idea creation
Painting/Drawing
Remodeling
Writing
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Marketing/Public Relations Skills
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Planning
Conducting
Consulting
Human relations
Informing the public
Maintaining favorable image
| Media process
Representing
Researching
Work under stress
Work with people
Write news releases
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Sales Skills
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Advertising
Contacting
Interpersonal skills
Knowledge of products
Marketing
Meeting deadlines
Meeting quotas
Negotiation
| Persuading
Promoting sales
Reviewing products
Teamwork
Work outdoors/indoors
Work under stress
Work with people
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