Definition
The skills section of a resume provides an opportunity for the job applicant to explain their abilities and knowledge used to achieve results. The applicant should highlight those skills that were used in the highest impact positions held throughout their work history.
Explanation
The most marketable skills appearing on a resume should be positioned as the tools used to support the applicant's summary of qualifications, or success stories. When compiling a list of career or job skills, the applicant should initially put together an exhaustive list, then prioritize and edit them at a later point in time.
Example
Some examples of skills used on a resume include:
Sales / Marketing Skills: market research, advertising, account development
Operational Skills: product research, project management, procurement, materials management
Human Resource Skills: recruiting, training, labor negotiations
Financial / Administrative Skills: mergers and acquisitions, budgeting, cost reduction strategies
Supervisory Skills: staff development, planning skills, team building
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