Adding Hard Skills and Soft Skills on the Resume

Adding hard skills and soft skills on the resume is a great way to present yourself.

If done correctly.

When it comes to your resume, remember hiring managers and recruiters typically spend only about six seconds scanning it.

During these crucial seconds, you want your hard skills to stand out and get noticed.

However, a common mistake I see is people trying to make soft skills stand out at the expense of hard skills.

So, what is the difference you may be wondering between hard and soft skills?

Hard skills are measurable and can include programming languages like Java, C++, and Python, or software proficiency such as Oracle or Salesforce

Soft skills are non-technical skills that describe how you work and interact with others.

And separating these two elements is what this week’s video is about.

Adding Hard Skills and Soft Skills on the Resume

Remember, your goal is to demonstrate to the hiring manager that you are the solution to their pain points.

And showcasing your skills appropriately will do this.