My suggestion is to focus less on skills and more on achievements - recruiters will understand the skills you possess when they see what you accomplished with them. Achievements also provide "proof" of your skills. if you simply say you're good at something on your resume, why should anyone take your word for it? After all, you're talking about yourself - it's subjective. Focus on what you've actually done, rather than what you feel you're capable of doing. (Unless you're trying to transition to a different field/occupation. In that case you still want to focus on achievements, but you may need to explain your skills more fully.)

Every job seeker first must get very clear on what role, specifically, they are targeting and the key requirements of that role. Then when they make an application, check the job description carefully and identify what is asked for as each industry and each company may have different 'must haves' for the problems they need solved. Once you know what is needed and what you have that is RELEVANT to that role, then you will know which skills to include in your resume for that application. Do this for each and every application as the content of your resume must resonate with the screener.

Recruiters typically spend six seconds or less reviewing a resume. Therefore, job seekers should focus on optimizing this brief review period. One effective strategy is to emphasize the skills outlined in the job's requirements or qualifications section. Including these skills in the first half of the resume, particularly in the professional summary or core skills section, can capture the recruiter's attention and improve the likelihood of being shortlisted.

List relevant(!) skills for the role and in most cases I'd advice splitting it up into 2 or 3 categories such as Tech skills / Soft Skills / Management with 2-5 items each. Too much says nothing, rather have less and back it up by proof(examples) in your job descriptions. You can go deeper into your field of expertise, making 2-3 sub categories of skills. For example, a software developer could use Frameworks / Languages / Tools. In other fields the simple advice is to ask Chat GPT to suggest categories based on your existing CV or job role. Remember, keep it relevant for the role and tailor your CV for the job. Good luck! /Ed3 6

I once came across a resume that was 12 pages!! BIG mistake. Employers reject the long winded resumes because they tend to think you’re full of yourself. It’s better to streamline and identify the 5-6 skills you’re really good at and telḻ one great story for each capability. This saves the employer time and they appreciate people who can describe themselves succinctly. Remember you only have an average of 6 seconds to make a good impression so make it count!

It’s critical that you are strategic about showcasing your skills on your resume. First and foremost you need to be sure that your skills are relevant to the role. Hiring managers want to know that you will ramp quickly, highlighting the must have skills can help with this. Review the job description carefully. It will typically spell out the skills that are top of mind for the position. Then, demonstrate how you have utilized those skills in the past and the results you achieved as a result. Be specific and do your best to quantify the outcomes.

In my opinion, a resume was never meant to contain all of your skills. It is a tool to help you get an interview where you can expand on your skills, talents and abilities. I do agree with others who have said to prioritize skills and tailor your resume to the job you want. Listing relevant, but not all your skills on your resume, seems like a good strategy for success.

Here's what you need to know. There's a difference between a career history, and a resume. Think of your career history like a closet full of everything you have to wear, i.e., everything you've ever accomplished. You don't wear every article of clothing every day. You select the articles of clothing most relevant to the day's weather and the occasion, i.e., chose the accomplishments and skills most relevant to the role(s) for which you are applying.