Don't miss out on these secret hacks for your CV 🔥

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Demonstrating strong soft skills sets you apart from other candidates, as it shows your ability to communicate, collaborate, and lead in a professional environment.

Technical skills may seem crucial when aiming for a promotion or new opportunity, but they aren't the only deciding factor. Though they are necessary for an interview, the pre-screening process weeds out those who don't meet technical requirements.

Soft skills are equally essential, even in technical roles, and can leave a lasting impression, demonstrating your value as a team player. As per LinkedIn, 89% of hiring managers prefer candidates with essential soft skills over equally qualified ones.

🔬 Use specific examples

To demonstrate your soft skills effectively on your resume, avoid generic terms like "communication" or "problem-solving" and provide specific examples. In a Harvard Business Review study, applicants who provided examples received higher ratings from hiring managers. Around 82% of hiring managers prefer candidates who use specific examples of their soft skills on their resumes.

Utilize the "STAR" approach - Situation, Task, Action, and Result - to showcase your soft skills. Start by explaining the situation, the task, your actions, and the resulting outcomes.

#️⃣ Quantify Achievements for a Standout Resume

According to research, candidates who showcase quantifiable achievements on their resumes are likelier to attract employer attention. A CareerBuilder survey found that 62% of employers preferred resumes with measurable accomplishments. Additionally, Jobvite's study revealed that outlines with quantifiable results received double the responses from hiring managers compared to those without.

To quantify accomplishments, use specific data to demonstrate the impact of soft skills, such as leading a team to an early project completion rather than merely improving collaboration.

❗Ensure You Include Soft Skills in Your Work Experience When Drafting Your Resume.

Integrate your soft skills into your work experience section to showcase practical applications to potential employers. A CareerBuilder survey showed 77% of hiring managers consider soft skills as critical as hard skills. LinkedIn's study revealed creativity, persuasion, collaboration, adaptability, and time management as top in-demand soft skills.

Demonstrate using soft skills through specific examples of achievements in past roles to showcase your capabilities.

📝 Customize your resume for each job

Customize your resume by matching it to the job description to attract employers. According to CareerBuilder, 41% of employers find tailored resumes impactful. Recruiters typically scan resumes for only 6 seconds.

Identify the essential soft skills from the job description and highlight your achievements with comparable language and keywords. Customizing your resume increases your chances of receiving an interview, with 61% of recruiters favoring applicants who tailor their resumes.

💬 The Importance of Seeking Feedback from Others

76% of professionals see feedback as helpful for career growth, according to Robert Half. LinkedIn's study reports that 90% find it valuable for improving performance. Adding input to your resume shows eagerness to improve, setting you apart from other candidates, as seen by TopResume.

By seeking and using feedback, you can highlight your soft skills and commitment to growth.

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Stephanie Cerf - Head of Community at TECLA.