{"id":2057,"date":"2022-08-03T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/?p=2057"},"modified":"2023-06-26T07:15:42","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T07:15:42","slug":"analytical-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/analytical-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Analytical Skills: What Are They And How to Develop Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Analytical thinking distinguishes the average job applicant and increases their odds of landing reputable jobs. It\u2019s one of the most sought-after soft skills in the majority of industries because it helps companies reduce errors and boost productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite these advantages, <strong>developing analytical thinking skills is no walk in the park<\/strong>. This fact is true.<br>But people often assume that developing these skills yields negligible outcomes in the short term relative to the effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But that\u2019s far from the case. Analytical skills bring lots of benefits to the employer and employee. For employees, they\u2019re able to excel in their careers and employers get to reap the benefits of excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article was drafted in response to the high demand of hiring managers for applicants with analytical skills. It\u2019s also intended to enlighten applicants who don\u2019t even know what these skills are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the article, you\u2019ll know said skills and be able to use and improve them.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"builder-button\">  \n        <a href=\"\/goapp\/new-resume\" class=\"builder-banner__a\">Create your resume<\/a>\n    <\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img width=\"768\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/analytical-skills.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Analytical Skills: What Are They And How to Develop Them?\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/analytical-skills.png 768w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/analytical-skills-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/analytical-skills-50x34.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dec686ad2d4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #2c1e39;color:#2c1e39\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #2c1e39;color:#2c1e39\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dec686ad2d4\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/analytical-skills\/#What_Are_Analytical_Skills\" >What Are Analytical Skills?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/analytical-skills\/#Why_Are_Analytical_Skills_Important\" >Why Are Analytical Skills Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/analytical-skills\/#How_Analytical_Skills_Work\" >How Analytical Skills Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/analytical-skills\/#Types_of_Analytical_Skills\" >Types of Analytical Skills<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/analytical-skills\/#How_to_Improve_Your_Analytical_Skills\" >How to Improve Your Analytical Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/analytical-skills\/#How_to_Highlight_Your_Analytical_Skills_with_Examples\" >How to Highlight Your Analytical Skills (with Examples)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/analytical-skills\/#Highlighting_Analytical_Skills_in_the_Resume_Summary_Section\" >Highlighting Analytical Skills in the Resume Summary Section<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/analytical-skills\/#Highlighting_Analytical_Skills_in_the_Professional_Experience_Section\" >Highlighting Analytical Skills in the Professional Experience Section<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/analytical-skills\/#Highlighting_Analytical_Skills_in_the_Skills_Section\" >Highlighting Analytical Skills in the Skills Section<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/analytical-skills\/#Exhibiting_Your_Analytical_Skills_in_Your_Job_Interview\" >Exhibiting Your Analytical Skills in Your Job Interview<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/analytical-skills\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Analytical_Skills\"><\/span>What Are Analytical Skills?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you should know is that analytical (or diagnostic, systematic reasoning, or logically investigative) skills are <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Soft_skills\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Soft_skills\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">soft skills<\/a>. They\u2019re not technical in nature and you don\u2019t necessarily learn them as a discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, when you have diagnostic skills, you will be able to do a lot of things without breaking a sweat or losing a penny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Analytical skills are mental, not physical. They are like <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/conceptual-skills\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1046\">conceptual skills<\/a>, and, thus, cannot be seen, smelled, tasted, heard, or felt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever you hear about hiring managers emphasizing these skills, what they are interested in is the natural or trained mental ability of an individual to pay attention to something, turn it over in their minds, and make inferences based on their observation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consequently, analytical skills refer to mental abilities or traits that allow you to simplify problems, tasks, and scenarios. It involves analyzing data, thinking critically, making difficult decisions, and solving complex problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The skills also enable you to rearrange their characteristics of any problem in your mind and apply them elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the leading how-to factor of systematic reasoning skills is organization. Similarly, the leading reason for using these skills is to make better decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put differently, analytical skills revolve around the organization of a person\u2019s thought processes. Meanwhile, the main purpose of the use of these skills is to increase your effectiveness and efficiency in decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Are_Analytical_Skills_Important\"><\/span>Why Are Analytical Skills Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>So, why are analytical skills important? Why are hiring managers so interested in them that they list them as keywords for job applications? Here are 5 reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. They simplify difficult things<\/strong><br>The main advantage of having an analytical mindset is that it offers simplicity. You will be able to look at a complex problem and immediately grasp ways to break it down to bits. This also means that you will be able to examine the problem at a deeper but clearer level. As a result, systematic reasoning skills \u2018downsize\u2019 problems and make them more approachable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, your team members can rely on you to make complex projects look easier. You\u2019re able to break big tasks into smaller, manageable assignments and rearrange milestones to make them realistically achievable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. They make it easier to develop and apply well-thought-out and effective solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As diagnostic skills tend to simplify difficult problems, tasks, and scenarios, it becomes easy to develop solutions. The most effective solutions to problems are seldom complex. Thus, as these skills induce complex-to-simple transformations, people that possess these skills are often thought to be profoundly brilliant.<br>So, in a situation where you\u2019re part of a team, you\u2019re able to delegate and fashion simple processes to attack complex problems. People with analytical thinking skills can identify what to do and exactly how to approach each step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. They take pressure off the decision-making process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a condition called decision fatigue. It happens where you\u2019re mentally exhausted when trying to figure out the right decision to make. This could lead to costly errors, bad judgment calls, and indecision.<br>That\u2019s why one of the desired outcomes for nurturing diagnostic skills is valuable decision-making. Because these skills help you consider every side and aspect of a problem, they are key to such decision-making processes.<br>In other words, having logically investigative skills boosts your chances of making correct decisions consistently. This reduces the risk of decision fatigue, \u2018and others will often lean on you from time to time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. They are innately methodical, and so having them will make you more organized<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Analytical skills are also known as logically investigative skills because they prioritize order above chaos. Thus, having these skills tends to make you more orderly, methodical, disciplined, and meticulous, all of which are winning traits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. They make you more reliable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the discipline and thoroughness inherited from having diagnostic skills, other people tend to see you as trustworthy. The latter is another important characteristic for any job applicant intending to land a highly regarded job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, colleagues and clients are able to trust your process even if they don\u2019t understand it. That\u2019s because you have a track record of making complex things look easy and solving problems.<br>Essentially, your analytical thinking skills make you a valuable <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/9-characteristics-of-a-team-player\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"832\">team player<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Analytical_Skills_Work\"><\/span>How Analytical Skills Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Seeing as analytical skills are mental rather than physical, how can you get them to work? There are 5 successive ways to ginger up these skills.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Problem identification<\/strong>: You have to be able to observe problems, issues, and scenarios that require intervention. Half of every analytical skill relies on observational skills.<\/li><li><strong>Research<\/strong>: You ought to be able to make needed inquiries. After identifying an issue, the next thing you do is collect information on it. This can be done via observation or testing.<\/li><li><strong>Development of related solutions<\/strong>: Research lets you in on possible ways to fix a problem. Drawing from what you know lets you develop solutions in line with the problem.<\/li><li><strong>Application of developed solutions to problems<\/strong>: Having logically investigative skills also means being able to apply solutions to problems, which is a needed requirement for testing how appropriate the developed solutions are.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>After testing, you have to adapt the developed solution to a wide range of related problems.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Analytical_Skills\"><\/span>Types of Analytical Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different types of systematic reasoning skills. However, each of these skill types can be categorized under the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Critical Thinking<\/strong>: The ability to mentally and objectively observe and diagnose an issue, task, or situation. Critical thinking allows you to make well-thought decisions that are based on logical reasoning.<br>When you think critically, you don\u2019t just accept conclusions and arguments brought before you. Instead, you go into deep questioning and find out the facts that back those arguments and conclusions. You\u2019re curious and skeptical. You\u2019re open to being wrong as long as you get to the right conclusion.<\/li><li><strong>Research<\/strong>: Skills that revolve around the ability to investigate a problem and find out every detail about it. You get to identify the origin, nature and history of a problem to be able to fashion out the right solution.<br>The process involves everything from asking a manager or colleague about details of a particular issue to checking scholarly articles on a specific topic.<\/li><li><strong>Information and Data Analysis<\/strong>: Analytical thinkers love to work with complete information. It allows them to know the crux of the matter and help them find and eliminate potential errors.<br>That\u2019s why they have to perform extensive research before tackling a problem or handling a task.<br>But after gathering information, they must analyze it. That\u2019s why information analysis is a critical part of being an analytical thinker. It lets you organize the information obtained from research.<\/li><li><strong>Communication (Presentation)<\/strong>: Skills that let you present your findings rationally and convincingly. They involve verbal and non-verbal skills that allow you to share your thoughts and ideas in different settings.<br>You must know how to convince others and show them why your findings and plans are valid, especially when you\u2019re still proving yourself. <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/verbal-communication-skills\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"734\">Verbal communication skills<\/a>, for example, are valuable during interviews.<\/li><li><strong>Problem-Solving (Relevant Application)<\/strong>: Skills that let you successfully apply the solutions you developed without mixing up observed problems or using unsuitable means.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n    <div class=\"builder-banner-top\">\n        <div class=\"builder-banner-top__title\">\n            You'll Never Find a Good Job\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"builder-banner-top__text\">\n            It\u2019s a job hunter\u2019s common fear, but we can help boost your chances!\n        <\/div>    \n        <a href=\"\/goapp\/new-resume\" class=\"builder-banner-top__a\">Click to use resume builder<\/a>\n    <\/div><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Improve_Your_Analytical_Skills\"><\/span>How to Improve Your Analytical Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/analytical-skills_-1024x494.png\" alt=\"analytical skills\" class=\"wp-image-2469\" width=\"800\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/analytical-skills_-1024x494.png 1024w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/analytical-skills_-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/analytical-skills_-50x24.png 50w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/analytical-skills_-768x371.png 768w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/analytical-skills_-938x453.png 938w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/analytical-skills_.png 1057w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some individuals are blessed with natural analytical thinking skills. But that doesn\u2019t mean others can\u2019t develop them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are things you can do to train your mind to be more analytical. They include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Consciously analyze and assess your environment: Try to always observe and take note of everything around you. Always ask the \u201chow\u201d and \u201cwhy\u201d in any situation. This way, you\u2019re training your mind to be curious.<\/li><li>Teach others: By teaching others how things work, you\u2019re not just learning but also identifying fine details about specific topics.<\/li><li>Play new games: Games that involve strategic thinking such as mathematical games, board games, and crossword puzzles will allow you to think more critically.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t end at developing an analytical mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you learnt how to be an analytical thinker or have the ability naturally, you must continue to improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are many different methods of improving your skills. Two of these methods are presented as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Study and improve knowledge of relevant subjects<\/strong>: Information is a core component of diagnostic skills. As a result, the more information you have regarding a particular subject, the greater your ability to analyze it satisfactorily. Thus, research is the most important tool in the toolbox of anybody that uses diagnostic skills effectively.<\/li><li><strong>Practice your analytical skills by taking part in activities that require them<\/strong>: After researching important subjects, practicing possible solutions is the next step. If, for example, you find that a decentralized management style in your firm boosts employee engagement more than the centralized system, you need to test out this solution in any way available. This may be in your weekend basketball sessions or when you team up with office colleagues for a friendly game of Scrabble. Knowing the effectiveness of your solution in different situations and levels will help you refine and apply it better.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Highlight_Your_Analytical_Skills_with_Examples\"><\/span>How to Highlight Your Analytical Skills (with Examples)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have as many systematic reasoning skills as humanly possible. As long as you can list and draw attention to these skills in your resume, you don\u2019t have a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you are like the majority of job applicants, then you need to know how to include these skills in your job applications, <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/what-is-the-purpose-of-a-cover-letter\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"345\">cover letters<\/a>, and resumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us take your <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-modern-resume\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1124\">resume<\/a>, for instance. You can only correctly include systematic reasoning in three sections of this resume. These include the Resume Summary section, the Professional Experience section, and the Skills section. Moreover, for each of these sections, hiring managers frown at any arbitrary itemization of these skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlighting_Analytical_Skills_in_the_Resume_Summary_Section\"><\/span>Highlighting Analytical Skills in the Resume Summary Section<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Resume Summary section serves as an important pillar of your resume because it includes all relevant information. To shine the light on your logically investigative skills and attract hiring managers, you have to be subtle. A good example is given below for a Fashion Designer job:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><p><em>An experienced fashion designer with a highly perceptive mind and meticulous disposition. An effective communicator with great interpersonal skills.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlighting_Analytical_Skills_in_the_Professional_Experience_Section\"><\/span>Highlighting Analytical Skills in the Professional Experience Section<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you want to draw attention to your diagnostic skills in the Professional Experience section of your resume, you may first make a list of the most notable actions you took in former places of employment.<br>After outlining these actions, you can then add some of the systematic reasoning skills mentioned in the job requirements. A good example is given below for the position of a Structural Architect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><p><em><strong>Chief Architect at Sam &amp; Tom Construction, July 2015 to present<\/strong><br>&#8211; Methodically assigned roofing and wall materials to different housing situations.<br>&#8211; Researched cost-effective means of home-building in high-class business neighborhoods and suggested the use of solar power (which is cheaper) as a replacement for fossil fuel.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlighting_Analytical_Skills_in_the_Skills_Section\"><\/span>Highlighting Analytical Skills in the Skills Section<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Skills section usually consists of a list of hard and soft skills, so you can use bullets to highlight every systematic reasoning skill in your arsenal. These skills may include diagnostic skills such as brainstorming, critical thinking, attention to detail, comparative analytics, deductive reasoning, troubleshooting, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exhibiting_Your_Analytical_Skills_in_Your_Job_Interview\"><\/span>Exhibiting Your Analytical Skills in Your Job Interview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Displaying your analytical thinking skills during an interview helps your recruiters confirm what you have highlighted in your cover letter and resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, ensure you critically unpack every question and provide detailed answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, you should identify and take advantage of any opportunity to share a story of how you analyzed a complex problem, simplified it, and provided a working solution. You should also explain how you can predict, discover, and prevent errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, having analytical skills can make the difference between landing the job you want and are applying for, and remaining an unemployed and under-employed person. Developing these skills is not difficult, and it is just as easy to highlight them in your resume.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"builder-banner\">\n        <div class=\"builder-banner__title\">\n            Build your perfect resume in&nbsp;a&nbsp;snap\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"builder-banner__text\">\n            Use templates created by HR pros to make your resume and cover letter catch the recruiter's eye.\n        <\/div>    \n        <a href=\"\/goapp\/new-resume\" class=\"builder-banner__a\">Create your resume<\/a>\n    <\/div><div style='text-align:left' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Analytical thinking distinguishes the average job applicant and increases their odds of landing reputable jobs. 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