Friday, February 3, 2012

Examples of Skills & Abilities in a Resume

From the link: http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-678-Cover-Letters-and-Resumes-Basic-Skills-Resume/?ArticleID=678&cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=403f73c71bc346718945e0007357d274-316307806-RN-4&ns_siteid=ns_ca_g_customer_service_skil_

Here is how you can write something about your Skills and Abilities

  • Communications -- Good written and verbal presentation skills. Use proper grammar and have a good speaking voice.


  • Interpersonal Skills -- Able to get along well with co-workers and accept supervision. Received positive evaluations from previous supervisors.


  • Flexible -- Willing to try new things and am interested in improving efficiency on assigned tasks.


  • Attention to Detail -- Concerned with quality. Produce work that is orderly and attractive. Ensure tasks are completed correctly and on time.


  • Hard-working -- Throughout high school, worked long hours in strenuous activities while attending school full-time. Often managed as many as 65 hours a week in school and other structured activities while maintaining above-average grades.


  • Customer Service -- Routinely handled as many as 500 customer contacts a day (10,000 per month) in a busy retail outlet. Averaged lower than a .001 percent complaint rate and was given the "Employee of the Month" award in second month of employment. Received two merit increases.


  • Cash Sales -- Handled more than $2,000 a day ($40,000 a month) in cash sales. Balanced register and prepared daily sales summary and deposits.


  • Reliable -- Excellent attendance record; trusted to deliver daily cash deposits totaling more than $40,000 a month.