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5 ways to showcase your skills in your CV
Hiring is changing. It’s no longer just about degrees, job titles, or how many years you’ve worked.
More and more companies are focusing on what really matters: the skills you bring to the table and how well you can actually do the job.
- 3 facts that prove hiring is getting skills based
1) Research by Harvard Business School & Accenture (2020) shows that when companies shift to skill-based hiring, they open up access to a much wider pool of talent—especially people who’ve been overlooked just because they don’t have traditional credentials.
2) Big names like IBM and Google are already doing this. They’ve removed degree requirements for many roles and now focus on real, demonstrated skills (Fuller et al., 2020).
3) Platforms like LinkedIn also support this shift with features that let you showcase verified skills and endorsements.
- 5 Ways to Showcase Your Skills on Your CV
1. Add a “Skills” or “Core Competencies” section at the top
Make it easy for recruiters to see what you’re good at.
2. Back your skills with real results
Add numbers or examples (e.g., “Cut data entry time by 30% using Excel macros”).
3. Match your skills to the job
Write about how your abilities make you a strong fit for the role you’re applying for.
4. Use keywords from the job description
This helps your CV get noticed by applicant tracking systems (ATS).
5. (Optional) Organize experience by skill
Instead of listing jobs, group your past work under skills like “Design” or “Research”.
- References
1. Fuller, J., Raman, M., & Restuccia, D. (2020). Hidden Workers: Untapped Talent. Harvard Business School and Accenture.
2. World Economic Forum. (2020). The Future of Jobs Report 2020