{"id":4221,"date":"2023-01-26T14:39:22","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T14:39:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/?p=4221"},"modified":"2025-05-02T10:48:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T10:48:17","slug":"hard-skills-for-a-resume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/","title":{"rendered":"Hard Skills for a Resume: Tips and Examples for 18 Popular Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you are searching for tips on what hard skills to put on a resume and the best hard skills examples, you\u2019ve landed on the right page. Whatever industry you are in and no matter what career you are pursuing, in this article, you\u2019ll find valuable information that will help you outshine the competition.<\/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=\"748\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hard-Skills-for-Resume-2.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Hard Skills for a Resume: Tips and Examples for 18 Popular Careers\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hard-Skills-for-Resume-2.png 748w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hard-Skills-for-Resume-2-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hard-Skills-for-Resume-2-50x34.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 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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-69de9b80e23d3\"  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\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#What_Are_Hard_Skills\" >What Are Hard Skills?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Hard_Skills_vs_Soft_Skills\" >Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#The_Top_10_Hard_Skills_to_Put_on_Your_Resume_in_2023\" >The Top 10 Hard Skills to Put on Your Resume in 2023<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Computer_Skills\" >Computer Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Data_Analysis_Skills\" >Data Analysis Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Marketing_Skills\" >Marketing Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Design_Skills\" >Design Skills<\/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\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Language_Skills\" >Language Skills<\/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\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Management_Skills\" >Management Skills<\/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\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Writing_Skills\" >Writing Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Mathematical_Skills\" >Mathematical Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Accounting_Skills\" >Accounting Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Project_Management_Skills\" >Project Management Skills<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Hard_Skills_for_Popular_Careers_in_2023\" >Hard Skills for Popular Careers in 2023<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Software_Developer\" >Software Developer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Data_Scientist\" >Data Scientist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Marketing_Specialist\" >Marketing Specialist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Project_Manager\" >Project Manager<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Blockchain_Engineer\" >Blockchain Engineer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Auditor\" >Auditor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Sales_Manager\" >Sales Manager<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Nurse\" >Nurse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Psychologist\" >Psychologist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Nutritionist\" >Nutritionist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Speech_and_Language_Therapist\" >Speech and Language Therapist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Child_Care_Provider\" >Child Care Provider<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Dentist\" >Dentist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Esthetician\" >Esthetician<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#UIUX_Designer\" >UI\/UX Designer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Architect\" >Architect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Human_Resources_Specialist\" >Human Resources Specialist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#English_as_a_Foreign_Language_EFL_Teacher\" >English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Teacher<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#How_to_List_Hard_Skills_on_a_Resume\" >How to List Hard Skills on a Resume<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Hard_Skill_FAQs\" >Hard Skill FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#How_Can_I_Identify_My_Hard_Skills\" >How Can I Identify My Hard Skills?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#How_Many_Hard_Skills_to_Include_in_My_Resume\" >How Many Hard Skills to Include in My Resume?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#What_Hard_Skills_Can_I_Put_on_an_Entry-Level_Resume\" >What Hard Skills Can I Put on an Entry-Level Resume?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#How_Can_I_Improve_My_Hard_Skills\" >How Can I Improve My Hard Skills?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Should_I_Put_Hard_Skills_on_a_Cover_Letter\" >Should I Put Hard Skills on a Cover Letter?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-for-a-resume\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Hard_Skills\"><\/span>What Are Hard Skills?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hard skills are job-specific competencies and abilities that enable you to perform work-related responsibilities and duties, such as software development, database management or tax accounting. Hard skills are also called technical skills and are related to the essence of your profession. You can gain them through hands-on experience, education and training.<\/p>\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=\"Hard_Skills_vs_Soft_Skills\"><\/span>Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the easiest ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills\/\">distinguish between hard skills and soft skills<\/a> is to focus on their nature.<br>Hard skills are quantifiable, meaning you can provide numerical evidence that you have them, and are developed through learning and on-the-job experience, meaning they take time and effort to acquire. Some examples of hard skills are coding, budgeting and network administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"important\">While hard skills are about what you do, <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/soft-skills-for-resume\/\">soft skills<\/a> are more about how you do it. They refer to your personal traits, represent habits and behaviors and define the way you work and communicate with others. Although soft skills can \u2013 and should \u2013 be developed in life and at work, they are often inherent, and individuals usually hone them over time rather than learn them from scratch. Examples of soft skills are stress management, teamwork and adaptability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soft skills<\/strong> are often called <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/transferable-skills\/\">transferable skills<\/a> as they can be utilized in any industry. For instance, the ability to think critically will make you a valuable asset to any company. Hard skills are also portable in some situations: for example, language proficiency is something that can prove helpful in many jobs related to communication, trade and science. Nonetheless, hard skills are usually non-transferable, which means they can only be used in one area. Cash-flow planning is a case in point here as it is applied only in accounting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to resume-building, <strong>hard skills<\/strong> can be introduced effortlessly due to them being measurable. In most cases, it is easier to attach an outcome to a hard skill than to a soft skill. Besides, you will not find any difficulty in adding <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/levels-of-skills-on-your-resume\/\">skill levels<\/a> for hard skills and <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/certifications-on-a-resume\/\">listing related certifications<\/a>, making your resume more results-oriented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What you should keep in mind is that your resume should display the right combination of hard and soft skills to make an impact. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/linkedin-2019-talent-trends-soft-skills-transparency-trust-bersin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">LinkedIn\u2019s research<\/a>, soft skills are on the rise as a key factor for workplace success, yet recruiters always scan resumes for specific hard skills related to the jobs they post. For your resume to tick all the boxes, you need to list all the hard and soft skills relevant to the job you are hunting for and illustrate them with proper examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Top_10_Hard_Skills_to_Put_on_Your_Resume_in_2023\"><\/span>The Top 10 Hard Skills to Put on Your Resume in 2023<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Computer_Skills\"><\/span>Computer Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From blockchain to cloud computing to artificial intelligence, computer-related competencies are the most in-demand hard skills according to LinkedIn. As stated in The Balance\u2019s research, basic computer literacy is no longer optional for candidates, and The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the overall number of computer and IT jobs to increase by 15 percent between 2021 and 2031, which is much faster than what it forecasts for the average of all occupations. These facts highlight the importance of having computer skills in 2023, and here are a few types of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Software development<\/li><li>Programming<\/li><li>Blockchain<\/li><li>Machine learning<\/li><li>Natural language processing<\/li><li>Cybersecurity<\/li><li>IT troubleshooting<\/li><li>Productivity software<\/li><li>Content management<\/li><li>Cloud computing<\/li><li>Mobile development<\/li><li>Internet of things (IoT)<\/li><li>Artificial intelligence<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/computer-skills-for-resume-best-tips-examples\/\">Computer skills on your resume <\/a>should be introduced in a way that allows recruiters to see that you can bring results and push things forward. For instance, you can write that you<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em> \u201cautomated the company\u2019s data collection system, which resulted in a 33% increase in productivity\u201d.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Data_Analysis_Skills\"><\/span>Data Analysis Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Statista, today <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1235436\/worldwide-data-driven-decision-making-organizations-by-sector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">industries heavily rely on data-driven decision-making<\/a>, with banking, insurance and telecom in the lead. Data analytics has been changing the business landscape over the years, with the global demand for data analysts expected to increase by 23 percent between 2021 and 2031. Here are types of analytical skills that can boost your career and help you land your next job if listed on your resume:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Data processing<\/li><li>Database management<\/li><li>Statistical programming<\/li><li>Probability and statistics<\/li><li>Statistical visualization<\/li><li>Econometrics<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to highlight your analytical abilities when crafting a resume, you need to provide specific examples, like <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>\u201cwrote a Python script to scrape Tweets from profiles using Twitter\u2019s official API\u201d <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em> \u201cused Tableau to perform the sorting, comparing and analyzing of sales data over time\u201d.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marketing_Skills\"><\/span>Marketing Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In today&#8217;s digital world, marketing is all about promoting products, services and concepts online, so marketing skills are applied through virtual communication and digital platforms. If you are a digital marketer seeking for a new job, consider including the following types of hard skills in your resume:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>SEM<\/li><li>SEO<\/li><li>Content marketing<\/li><li>CRM knowledge<\/li><li>CSM knowledge<\/li><li>A\/B testing<\/li><li>CRO<\/li><li>Pay-per-click advertising<\/li><li>Social media<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When adding marketing skills to your resume, you need to be specific and provide context. For example, instead of listing <em>&#8220;Edited website content&#8221; <\/em>as one of your job duties, you could write, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>&#8220;Edited blog content using HTML within the WordPress CMS.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_Skills\"><\/span>Design Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to McKinsey, companies need to consistently deliver exceptional designs, which means that in today\u2019s job market, employers are likely to fight for candidates with the proven ability to create compelling visual design. You can show that you are the best person to hire by illuminating the following types of hard skills on your resume:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>UI\/UX design<\/li><li>Color theory<\/li><li>Adobe Creative Suite<\/li><li>Composition<\/li><li>Illustration<\/li><li>Photography<\/li><li>Photo editing<\/li><li>Logo creation<\/li><li>Layout and spacing<\/li><li>Basic HTML<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When putting design skills on your resume, you need to demonstrate that your work made a positive impact. An example could be that you \u201credesigned the XX app\u2019s user interface using Adobe Creative Suite, which led to a 70 percent higher click-through rate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Language_Skills\"><\/span>Language Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a Confederation of British Industry (CBI) survey, language skills open up many doors to job seekers. Therefore, we can safely assume that proficiency in foreign languages is something that can help you beat the competition and land a lucrative job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a resume, language skills are usually listed in a separate Languages section. You need to describe your language proficiency level using a recognized framework for language competency assessment such as CEFR. Besides, it is a good idea to incorporate your language skills into your work experience and show how they helped you succeed in the workplace. For example, you could write that you <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>\u201cprovided outstanding customer support in French to clients from Quebec with a 98% customer satisfaction rate.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Management_Skills\"><\/span>Management Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Management skills enable you to effectively lead a group of people towards a common goal. They are divided between soft and hard skills, the latter being our focus here. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Agile<\/li><li>Scrum<\/li><li>Managerial psychology<\/li><li>Coaching skills<\/li><li>Forward planning<\/li><li>HR skills<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On your resume, your hard management skills can be illustrated the following way: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>\u201cUnder my mentorship, our Scrum team managed to increase its average velocity by 25 percent.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Writing_Skills\"><\/span>Writing Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Association of Colleges and Employers claims that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/kaleigh-moore\/study-73-of-employers-want-candidates-with-this-skill.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/kaleigh-moore\/study-73-of-employers-want-candidates-with-this-skill.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">73,4 percent of companies<\/a> and organizations need workers with strong writing skills. Thus, your ability to proficiently convey thoughts and ideas in written form makes you a valuable hire. You can showcase that by adding the following types of hard skills to your resume:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Copywriting<\/li><li>Editing<\/li><li>Translation<\/li><li>Transcription<\/li><li>Technical writing<\/li><li>Proposal writing<\/li><li>Reporting<\/li><li>Press release writing<\/li><li>Academic writing<\/li><li>Journalism<\/li><li>Scripting<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to provide relevant examples with results when illuminating writing skills on your resume. For instance, you could let the reader know that you <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>\u201cconsistently applied thorough SEO writing practices, which resulted in page-one search results.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mathematical_Skills\"><\/span>Mathematical Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the job market for mathematicians to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/math\/mathematicians-and-statisticians.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/math\/mathematicians-and-statisticians.htm\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">grow 31 percent<\/a> by 2031, meaning the demand for mathematical skills is rapidly increasing. Thus, whether you are pursuing a career related to pure mathematics or regularly engage in resolving real-world math problems at work, you need to create a resume that lets your mathematical skills shine when planning a job switch. Here are the types of mathematical skills you can include in your resume:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Math concepts<\/li><li>Mental mathematics<\/li><li>Mathematical reasoning<\/li><li>Discrete mathematics<\/li><li>Mathematical analysis<\/li><li>Measuring profit or pay<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your mathematical skill set should be properly reflected on your resume and demonstrate that you can approach specific problems with it. For instance, you could expand on how you<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em> \u201cbuilt a mathematical model to predict sales figures using historical transaction data.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accounting_Skills\"><\/span>Accounting Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Hays UK Salary &amp; Recruiting Trends 2018 guide, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hays.co.uk\/blog\/insights\/accountancy-and-finance-are-you-planning-your-workforce-strategy-\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hays.co.uk\/blog\/insights\/accountancy-and-finance-are-you-planning-your-workforce-strategy-\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">76% of employers<\/a> find it challenging to fill positions in accounting and finance, meaning individuals with advanced accounting skills are highly sought after by recruiters. If you are an accountant deciding on the best hard skills for a resume, you could focus on the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Billing<\/li><li>Budgeting<\/li><li>Payroll<\/li><li>Tax forms<\/li><li>Financial reporting<\/li><li>Financial modeling<\/li><li>Accounts payable and accounts receivable<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make your accounting skills more compelling by accompanying them with numbers and data. You could use something like this as an example: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>\u201cPerformed account analyses for assets totaling over $20M.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Project_Management_Skills\"><\/span>Project Management Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Project management skills allow you to control and supervise the progress of a project. According to CNBC Make, project management skills are in high demand these days, resulting in tempting job offers and lucrative paychecks. This makes the following types of skills a welcome addition to your resume:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Project planning<\/li><li>Project control<\/li><li>Project scheduling<\/li><li>Business analysis<\/li><li>Knowledge of project management methodologies<\/li><li>Project budgeting<\/li><li>Risk management<\/li><li>Cost management<\/li><li>Task management<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Use your resume to illuminate your project management skills with relevant examples. You could write something like this to prove that you are an effective project manager: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>\u201cDirected project cycles and coordinated team schedules to deliver 99% of projects in time\u201d.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hard_Skills_for_Popular_Careers_in_2023\"><\/span>Hard Skills for Popular Careers in 2023<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering how to effectively navigate today\u2019s dynamic job market? Here is our list of popular careers in 2023 with relevant hard skills for a resume:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Software_Developer\"><\/span>Software Developer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A software developer designs, builds, deploys, and supports computer programs of all sorts. According to Statista, software developers are generously paid for their work and the software development industry keeps growing rapidly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The top hard skills for a software developer in 2023 include cloud development &amp; cloud security, DevOps, IT automation, full-stack development, and coding languages. If your resume displays something like <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>\u201cCreated 40+ new features for our mobile app using Java and Kotlin, which increased the user base by 20%,\u201d <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>you are an attractive candidate capable of winning out the job competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Data_Scientist\"><\/span>Data Scientist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Business Insider, employment for data scientists \u2013 experts whose job is to extract, analyze and interpret large amounts of data from various sources using complex technical methods and tools \u2013 is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/jobs-expected-to-grow-the-most-future-employment-projections-salaries-2021-9?r=US&amp;IR=T#9-all-other-data-scientists-and-mathematical-science-occupations-employment-is-projected-to-increase-314-from-2020-to-2030-for-this-occupation-12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">projected to grow 31.4% by 2030<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To succeed in this kind of career, you need to be proficient in data analysis, visualization and modeling, math, statistics, and coding (Java\/Python). When adding such hard skills to your resume, make sure to be more specific about related outcomes. You can achieve that by writing something like this: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>\u201cPerformed predictive modeling to forecast pain points in our trading platform and optimized existing algorithms to correct unclear platform roadmaps, which resulted in a 60% bounce rate reduction.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marketing_Specialist\"><\/span>Marketing Specialist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A marketing specialist is responsible for implementing the full spectrum of marketing activities within a particular area of marketing. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts consistent growth in employment for marketing specialists, so there is no wonder in someone\u2019s desire to highlight job-specific marketing skills on a resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SEO, social media, marketing analysis, knowledge of marketing tools, CMS, and CRM are among the top hard skills to put on a resume if you are a marketing expert. To prove your worth to a potential employer, you could write something like <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>\u201cImproved the conversion rate by 17% by identifying the problematic areas of the conversion funnel and introducing effective data-driven recommendations.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Project_Manager\"><\/span>Project Manager<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A project manager is responsible for planning and organizing people and resources towards completing a project within time and budget. Project management is a popular career these days since 89% of companies have at least one project management office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To become a successful project manager, you need to be able to plan, schedule, control, and supervise projects. Your resume is expected to demonstrate your accomplishments, such as <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>\u201cSupervised a team of 10 developers to re-architect a web app, increasing the company\u2019s yearly revenue by 40%.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blockchain_Engineer\"><\/span>Blockchain Engineer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A blockchain engineer implements and creates blockchain solutions for enterprises and organizations. Since blockchain is taking over the world, the demand for such specialists is growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To have a successful career as a blockchain engineer, you need to know how to use blockchain development tools, how the blockchain architecture works, and how to encrypt data. Other important hard skills for a blockchain developer include <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>an in-depth understanding of data structures, consensus algorithms, smart contracts, and blockchain platforms;<\/li><li>the basics of back-end and front-end development; and<\/li><li>expertise in programming languages (like Java, Python, and C++).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On your resume, you need to show that your blockchain skills can make an impact. For instance, you could share something like this: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>\u201cBoosted the platform\u2019s efficiency by 20% by integrating 5 new tools into it.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Auditor\"><\/span>Auditor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An auditor checks financial records and procedures of organizations to confirm their accuracy and efficiency. According to Northeastern University, audit is one of the top financial and accounting careers, with a 10-year projected growth of 7%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An auditor\u2019s hard skills include a firm grasp of economics, accounting, math, financial reporting, and tax. To show them on your resume and impress recruiters, remember to add results, like <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>\u201cRecovered over $20M in overcharges for more than 120 clients.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sales_Manager\"><\/span>Sales Manager<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies need to move their products to users, so sales managers are consistently in demand in the job market. They spearhead sales teams and lead them to reach sales targets. For this, sales managers need certain hard skills, including sales process proficiency, the ability to create effective sales strategies, familiarity with CRM and other sales-related software, and the ability to analyze sales performance metrics. A successful sales manager\u2019s resume should reflect their achievements, providing examples like<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em> \u201cSupervised a team of 10 sales reps, which achieved a 30% increase in departmental sales over a year.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nurse\"><\/span>Nurse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nurses care for sick and injured individuals and patients with physical disabilities. Nurse practitioners are in high demand as of now, and this demand is projected to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nurses should be proficient in patient assessment, CPR and BLS, medication management, patient safety, and infection control, to name but a few. If you are a nurse, you could strengthen your resume with hard skills and relevant examples, such as<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em> \u201cCommunicated healthcare instructions to more than 200 hospital patients per month, ensuring that all their treatment goals are achieved.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Psychologist\"><\/span>Psychologist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A psychologist studies the human mind and applies their knowledge to help people solve real-life problems. Demand for psychologists <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/psychologists.htm\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/psychologists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">is expected to increase<\/a> with time, so this kind of career seems very promising in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A psychologist is expected to have a solid set of hard skills like a firm grasp of psychological and cognitive science fundamentals, proficiency in statistical research methods and quantitative reasoning, and clinical reasoning skills, among others. When highlighting such skills on your resume, you need to be specific, like in this example: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>\u201cCoordinated mental health care and treatment for more than 60 patients afflicted with bi-polar disorder.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutritionist\"><\/span>Nutritionist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nutritionists share scientific, evidence-based information related to food and its effects on the well-being of humans and provide relevant guidance. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/dietitians-and-nutritionists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Employment for nutritionists is growing<\/a>, so this career can help you thrive in today\u2019s job landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to have certain hard skills to succeed as a nutritionist. They include proficiency in dietetics, nutrition, wellness, fitness, and public health and expertise in nutrition-related areas of psychology and medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prove that you are a seasoned nutritionist, you need to include examples of applying the most relevant hard skills in your resume. For instance, you could expand on how you <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>\u201cdeveloped meal plans for 100+ individuals based on recipes highly tailored to each individual\u2019s nutritional needs.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speech_and_Language_Therapist\"><\/span>Speech and Language Therapist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Speech and language therapists help individuals with speaking and communication problems and difficulties. Demand for these specialists is projected to grow rapidly, much faster than the average for other jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important hard skills for a resume if you are looking for a position in this field are as follows: knowledge of speech-language pathology, understanding of learning difficulties and difficulties in producing sounds, and the ability to provide help to patients with vocal disorders, selective mutism, and hearing impairment. You can highlight these skills by utilizing relevant examples, like<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em> \u201cexceeded patient targets for speech development by an average of 20 percent per month.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Child_Care_Provider\"><\/span>Child Care Provider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The demand for child care services is increasing, so child care providers stand a high chance of landing high-paid positions. If you want to craft a winning child care provider resume, consider adding the following hard skills: child care, knowledge of psychology, crisis intervention, childhood education, and basic knowledge of medicine. You need to weave your hard skills into relevant examples for your resume to make more impact: for instance, you could write that you <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>\u201cprepared 300+ children for kindergarten using highly tailored educational materials.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dentist\"><\/span>Dentist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A dentist provides health care by diagnosing and treating oral health problems. According to CNBC Make It, dentistry is a lucrative career with excellent employment opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find a job, a dentist needs to be able to conduct initial dental assessments, remove dental deposits, take X-rays, perform restorative and cosmetic procedures, take dental impressions, and maintain dental equipment. On their resume, a dentist is expected to provide relevant hard skills examples illustrating that their work brings value, such as <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>\u201cPerformed corrective care and developed treatment plans for 10-12 adult patients per day, increasing client satisfaction by 70 percent.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Esthetician\"><\/span>Esthetician<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Estheticians are skincare professionals who provide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshclinics.com\/en-au\/cosmetic-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cosmetic treatments<\/a> to improve the appearance and health of their clients\u2019 skin. With an increasing focus on wellness and beauty, esthetician careers continue to grow in popularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To thrive in this career, estheticians must have solid hard skills such as skin analysis, facial treatments, hair removal techniques, microdermabrasion, and cosmetic training. A certification in esthetics and up-to-date knowledge of skincare products are also essential. To show your skills on a resume, be sure to include practical examples, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cProvided personalized skincare treatments to over 200 clients, utilizing advanced cosmetic training to address specific concerns such as acne and premature aging, resulting in a 95% satisfaction rate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UIUX_Designer\"><\/span>UI\/UX Designer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UI\/UX designers create meaningful, accessible and aesthetically appealing user interface and user experience design in order to create a positive customer experience. Employment for such specialists is predicted to grow fast, so job seekers who have the following hard skills are likely to get hired quickly: design skills and a firm grasp of design tools, knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software, analytical thinking skills, and math knowledge. On your resume, you need to describe your design skills using relevant examples, such as<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em> \u201cDesigned a website, which totaled 100,000+ unique visitors per day.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Architect\"><\/span>Architect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As an architect, you\u2019ll design new buildings and spaces around them and conserve and restore existing buildings. The outlook for architect jobs seems to be quite stable, and this kind of career is extremely fulfilling for people who love to create things and see the results of their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An architect\u2019s resume is supposed to display hard skills such as architecture, industrial design, advanced calculations, estimating, budgeting, conceptualization, drafting, drawing, design concepts, architectural rendering, visualization, sustainable design, model making, CAD, AutoCAD, etc. On a resume, they can be illustrated with specific examples, like<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em> \u201cUsed AutoCAD to create innovative designs for 100+ clients, increasing client satisfaction with the company by 67%.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Human_Resources_Specialist\"><\/span>Human Resources Specialist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>HR professionals perform the full spectrum of activities related to human resources, such as recruiting and onboarding new workers, maintaining employee records, and preparing compensation and benefits packages, among other functions, and they are in steady demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An HR specialist should have solid knowledge of full-cycle recruiting, retention, <a href=\"https:\/\/factohr.com\/complete-payroll-guide\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/factohr.com\/complete-payroll-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">payroll processing<\/a>, labor legislation and employment law, and health and <a href=\"https:\/\/seniors.com.au\/life-insurance\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/seniors.com.au\/life-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">life insurance programs<\/a>. If you are an HR expert willing to strengthen your resume, you can illuminate your hard skills by quantifying them. For example, you could describe your previous workplace duties in a way like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em> \u201cAdministered 100 percent of recruitment phases and increased employee retention by 70%.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"English_as_a_Foreign_Language_EFL_Teacher\"><\/span>English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Teacher<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An EFL teacher helps students learn English or improve their English language skills. With so many English language learners around the world, it\u2019s no wonder that employment for EFL teachers keeps growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you provide English language instruction to non-native speakers, your skill set should include English teaching, curriculum development, lesson planning, classroom management, and experience in teaching English as a foreign language (EFL). It is essential that your resume reflects such hard skills along with relevant examples, like <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>\u201cPlanned and designed 300+ individualized education plans for beginner students from various cultural backgrounds and prepared them for intermediate level exams, resulting in 99,8% positive test scores.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_List_Hard_Skills_on_a_Resume\"><\/span>How to List Hard Skills on a Resume<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A resume is a document whose main goal is to help you land a job. For it to attract interviews and offers, you need to list your hard skills in an effective and compelling way. You can do that by following our guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Customize your hard skills to the job you are applying for \u2013 employers don\u2019t want to see anything unrelated to the positions they advertise.<\/li><li>Highlight your most prominent skills. There is no need to clutter your resume with minor details or things that are pretty obvious.<\/li><li>Focus on the results of your work. Providing vague descriptions or generic explanations won\u2019t help you get hired, but proving your worth as an expert with impressive achievements will certainly do the trick.<\/li><li>Create a separate Skills section and fill it with hard skills most relevant to the job ad you are responding to. Scanning the job post for specific keywords could help you with this.<\/li><li>Highlight your hard skills in the employment history section using related accomplishments and achievements.<\/li><li>Add a few key hard skills to your professional summary (the top paragraph on your resume).<\/li><li>Include transferable skills that fit the job description.<\/li><li>Add proficiency levels for measurable skills to communicate your expertise in the most convincing way.<\/li><li>Include relevant certifications and publications to validate your hard skills.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hard_Skill_FAQs\"><\/span>Hard Skill FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_I_Identify_My_Hard_Skills\"><\/span>How Can I Identify My Hard Skills?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily identify your hard skills using the following tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Analyze your current position and previous occupations and focus on your job-specific duties and responsibilities. You surely possess a professional set of skills to tackle them.<\/li><li>Reflect on your education and training experience. Most academic and professional programs provide their students with industry-specific knowledge.<\/li><li>Think about your daily life \u2013 chances are your routines involve certain hard skills.<\/li><li>Talk to your colleagues, peers, teachers, and friends to get an outside perspective.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Hard_Skills_to_Include_in_My_Resume\"><\/span>How Many Hard Skills to Include in My Resume?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend you to list about 5-7 hard skills and add 3-4 relevant soft skills to balance your resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Hard_Skills_Can_I_Put_on_an_Entry-Level_Resume\"><\/span>What Hard Skills Can I Put on an Entry-Level Resume?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have no professional experience, focus on the hard skills you have acquired at school or in your personal life. Just make sure to list them only if they are relevant to the job you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_I_Improve_My_Hard_Skills\"><\/span>How Can I Improve My Hard Skills?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few tips that will help you boost your hard skills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Practice makes perfect, so practice regularly. It takes time and effort to hone a hard skill.<\/li><li>Receive feedback. Constructive criticism will help you detect your weak points and work on them.<\/li><li>Enroll in a course or a degree program. This way, you will meet instructors and mentors ready to help you and individuals with similar interests and aspirations. You can also learn via online tutorials.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_Put_Hard_Skills_on_a_Cover_Letter\"><\/span>Should I Put Hard Skills on a Cover Letter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A great cover letter that matches your resume and highlights your most valuable hard skills will boost your job search. You can share concrete examples both in the opening and body paragraphs. The opening paragraph is the best place to expand on your most prominent skill along with how it helped you achieve results and bring value to the table. Tell a personal story showing what you have accomplished and how your hard skills have led you to success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hard skills are job-specific competencies and knowledge that you can learn and measure. 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