Resume Series: Part Five - Skills and Competencies

For the last part of our resume series, we are going to talk about the Skills & Competencies section of your resume.

This should be the last section listed on your resume.  This is where you get to show your overall accomplishments and talents as they relate to the job that you seek.

You will mostly list things here that pertain to all of your career and education.  For example, this will be where you list software and computer skills.  You can also list awards and special honors here.

Overall, your skills and competencies should be placed throughout your resume but this is where you can highlight them.

An example of entries in your Skills & Competencies section would look like the following:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, WordPress, Blogger, 10-key by touch, and types 40 WPM.
• Dependable, self-motivated, quick learner, team player, personable, and committed to doing a good job.

You can also list things like volunteer work or associations you belong to that relate to your field of work.

Have questions on what you should include in the Skills section of your resume?  Please let us know in the comments below.

**Special note: Make sure to follow us next week as we discuss how to structure a cover letter.