What skills to put on my resume?
Search a job title for suggested skills. Save the ones that match skills you have used, then choose which to use in the resume builder.
Choose skills that fit the job and reflect what you can do. Start with specific tools and tasks, then add people skills you can support with examples.
Medical Assistant
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Work experience examples
102 examples- Accurately measured patients' vital signs.
- Achieved a [Percentage] improvement in patient self-reported wellbeing.
- Achieved a [Percentage] reduction in emergency calls.
Accomplishments
30 examples- Achieved [Percentage]% positive patient feedback on post-hospitalization care through effective communication and follow-up protocols.
- Administered injections, vaccines, and medications to an average of [Number] patients per day, with no adverse reactions reported.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries and procedures, maintaining sterile field and ensuring compliance with aseptic techniques.
Certifications
41 certifications- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
- CompTIA Network+
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How to write the skills section
Turn a broad list into specific skills that fit the job and reflect what you can do.
Check the target job
Read the job description. Note the tools, tasks and abilities you have used.
Choose skills you can explain
Keep skills you have used. Be ready to describe a task or project that shows each one.
Organize the skills section
List relevant skills in a dedicated section. Show how you used them in work or project examples.
Before
Hard worker, Team player, Microsoft Office
After · Medical Assistant
Clinical
- Measuring vital signs
- Patient intake
Office and records
- Electronic health records
- Patient scheduling
Before
Reliable, Fast learner, Good with people
After · Warehouse Worker
Equipment
- Forklift operation
- Pallet jack operation
Inventory
- Cycle counting
- Order picking
Before
Patient, Organized, Creative
After · Teacher
Instruction
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
Classroom
- Classroom management
- Parent communication
Guides on resume skills
- GuideSkills To Highlight in Your Resume: Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills in 2026
- GuideWhat Skills Do Employers Want from College Graduates in 2026?
- GuidePhlebotomist Resume Skills Checklist: What Employers Want in 2026
- Guide8 Warehouse Skills for Resume Building: What Employers Want to See in 2026
- GuideRead the Medical Assistant resume guide
- GuideRead the Teacher resume guide
Resume examples with strong skills sections
Compare skills sections in resume examples for different jobs.
Mechanic
Read the Mechanic resume guideSkills section
- Automotive repair tracking systems
- Engine reassembly accuracy
- Equipment diagnostics
- Equipment inspection and testing
- Advanced digital diagnostic tools
- Electrical systems troubleshooting
- Preventative maintenance
- Systems troubleshooting
Fine Dining Server
Read the Fine Dining Server resume guideSkills section
- Dining room management
- Ability to memorize extensive menus
- Advanced food presentation skills
- Collaborating with sommeliers for wine pairing
- Collaboration with kitchen and bar staff
- Dessert and coffee service
- Fine dining service etiquette
- Fine dining table setting arrangement
Junior Lawyer
Read the Junior Lawyer resume guideSkills section
- Legal writing
- Legal correspondence preparation
- Contract Law
- Litigation support
- Intellectual property law
- Criminal defense
- Courtroom scheduling
- Legal Research
Social Media Marketer
Read the Social Media Marketer resume guideSkills section
- Competitive analysis in social media
- Social media content writing
- Facebook Ads targeting optimization
- Audience segmentation techniques
- Brand mentions tracking and analysis
- Follower growth strategies
- Budget management for paid ads
- Automated content scheduling
Questions about resume skills
How many skills should I put on a resume?
Include enough skills to show a clear match for the job without repeating similar abilities or crowding the resume. Start with the relevant tools, tasks and people skills you can support with examples. Trim anything vague or unrelated. A focused list is easier to assess than a long inventory of everything you have ever learned.
How do I tell hard skills from soft skills?
Hard skills are specific abilities, such as spreadsheet formulas or order picking; soft skills describe how you work with people and handle tasks, such as communication or adaptability. Choose a mix that fits the job. Name technical abilities precisely, and support people skills with examples of situations where you used them.
Where should I put skills on a resume?
Put a focused list in a dedicated skills section, then show relevant skills in work experience, projects or education where they were used. Group related skills if that makes the list easier to scan. For example, a warehouse resume might separate equipment operation from inventory tasks. Keep the most relevant abilities easy to find.
What skills can I list with no work experience?
List relevant skills developed through school, projects, volunteering, caregiving or other responsibilities, even without paid work experience. These might include spreadsheet use, scheduling, research or teamwork. Choose abilities you can explain with a specific example. Make the setting clear in a project, education or volunteer section so the resume accurately reflects how you gained the skill.
Should I change the skills section for each job?
Yes, review the skills section for each job and adjust the selection and order to reflect that role. Compare the job description with what you can actually do. Keep relevant skills, remove unrelated ones and use specific names for tools or methods. Save useful suggestions here, then review which ones belong on each resume.
Ready to build a skills section?
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Social Services & Counseling
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