Skills Inventory

How do you show your skills on a resume?

If a job description lists things that you have heard of or have some experience in, but you don’t feel fully proficient, there is a way to include them on your resume. Here are a few example skills sections below:

Engineering Resume: SKILLS

Proficient: VHDL, PSpice, MATLAB, Java, Microsoft Word

Knowledgeable: HTML, PERL, C++, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint

Familiar: MPLAB, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Publisher, Windows OS, Mac OSX, Linux

Chemistry Major Resume: SKILLS

Proficient: Graduated Cylinder, Compound Microscope, Litmus Strip, Centrifuge,

Knowledgeable: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Boiling Flask

Familiar: Erlenmeyer Flask, Desiccator, Electron Microscope

*This categorization allows you to list more skills on your resume while also being honest about your skill level.

Place some of your skills below: SKILLS

Proficient:

Knowledgeable:

Familiar:

What about ‘soft’ skills like communication, team building, attention to detail, multi-tasking?

These can all be and should be included in your bullet points. Avoid listing these in a skills section where there is no proof. Build them into your bullet points.

Examples:

• Used attention to detail to file patient records alphabetically to maintain organization.

• Multi-tasked answering phones, responding to emails, scheduling appointments, and greeting clients.

• Collaborated with a team of five to ensure deadlines were met and protocol was maintained.

Practice some bullet points below: