Resume Skills
The skills section that actually gets you hired
What to list, how to phrase it, and which skills to drop. Backed by real recruiter and ATS data.
Technical skills
Tools, languages, frameworks, and platforms you use daily.
PythonSQLAWSReactFigmaSalesforceExcelTableau
Soft skills
Interpersonal qualities that make you effective at work.
CommunicationLeadershipProblem solvingAdaptabilityTime management
Industry skills
Domain expertise specific to your field.
Risk managementGAAPClinical researchB2B SaaSSupply chain
Languages
Spoken and written languages with proficiency level.
English (Native)Spanish (Fluent)Mandarin (Conversational)
3 rules for a winning skills section
- 01
Mirror the job description
Copy the exact phrasing the employer uses. ATS systems match on literal strings — 'JS' and 'JavaScript' are not the same.
- 02
Prove every skill in your bullets
If you list 'Python', show a project bullet that used Python. Unproven skills weaken trust.
- 03
Cut anything you wouldn't want to be tested on
If a recruiter asks and you can't explain it confidently, it doesn't belong on your resume.