January 6, 2020
The best skills to have on your resume
By Millie Dent, CNN Business
Reading the job description carefully can help you decide which skills to highlight in your resume. Including a mix of hard and soft skills also is important.
Writing a good resume is a tricky balancing act.
You want to impress recruiters by highlighting your skills and experiences, but you don't want to overwhelm them with too much information either.
The key to striking the right balance and making your resume stand out is to include skills that are tailored to the position you're applying for.
"A resume is a foot in the door," Vicki Salemi, a career expert at Monster, told CNN Business. A well-tailored resume that highlights skills that are most important for the role and that you can back up with specific accomplishments or experiences will intrigue a recruiter and help get you through the door.
Here are other tips for an eye-catching resume: