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I see the same "Skills" section on every resume:

"Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Communication, Leadership, Teamwork"

Cool. So does every other candidate.

Recruiters don't care that you know Excel. They care that you used Excel to do something impressive.

Here's what's wrong with most skills sections:

They list tools without context. They're vague. They don't prove anything.

Instead of this:

Do this:

See the difference? You're not just listing skills - you're proving you can use them to create real results.

The formula: [Skill] + [What you did with it] + [Impact/Result]

How to reorganize your skills section:

1. Pick your top 4-6 most relevant skills
Not every skill you've ever learned. Just the ones relevant to the jobs you're applying for.

2. Add one concrete example for each
What did you build, analyze, create, or improve using that skill?

3. Include numbers whenever possible
Time saved, money earned, users gained, efficiency improved - quantify it.

4. Cut the generic soft skills
"Communication" and "teamwork" belong in your experience descriptions, not your skills section. Show them through your accomplishments, don't just claim them.

What to do with basic skills everyone has:

Don't list Microsoft Word or PowerPoint unless the job specifically asks for them. It's assumed you know how to use basic software.

Do list:

Do this today: Open your resume. For every skill listed, add one sentence about what you actually did with it. If you can't think of an example, remove that skill.

Make your skills section prove you can do the work, not just that you've heard of the tools.

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