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5 skills to add to your CV right now

25 May 2022

 

The COVID pandemic has shifted employers’ needs, and those skills you thought not as important, currently may be in high demand. Generally speaking, the key skills employers look for are dictated by the wider environment, so it’s no wonder that things have changed over the last two years. To make it easier for you,  we’ve pulled together the current trending desirable abilities that you’ll want to add to your resume right now.

 

 

  1. Flexibility and adaptability: Being adaptable means being an excellent communicator and taking new directions well. It also means you can shift your task and thinking when a crisis arises or plans change. Now more than ever, these skills are important for international and online collaborations that use common project management tools and cloud working. Also, with the blend of remote and office work emerging, employers look for someone that’s able to work independently and uses time management, self-discipline, and creativity.

 

  1. Problem-solving: Employers seek employees that are proactive and ready to take on any situation which arises. Team members who are solution-driven, communicate clearly, and decide on their own initiative are most valuable. Have you worked under pressure or in environments that required you to find quick, efficient solutions? Make sure to highlight them during your interview! 

 

  1. Good knowledge of digital platforms: It’s not just IT and marketing professionals who need experience of multiple digital platforms any more, so highlight up-to-date knowledge and experience related to any platform or tool that might come in handy to your next employer. Think (project) management or co-working tools, anything really that’ll make your skills tangible!

 

  1. Digital security: You don’t need to be a cyber security expert in order to include your experience highlighting weaknesses in a system. The current digital age, combined with advanced hacking capabilities and scams, requires employees that are able to assist a company’s security. So if you’ve got experience of any specific softwares or tools that increase digital security and can keep you and your employers’ work safe, it’s a strength worth mentioning. 

 

  1. Health and Safety experience: All workplaces need to be up-to-date with the most recent rules on hygiene, health safety and protection – no matter the industry. In fact, this is crossing over into facilities management, logistics, and transport roles. Any skills or qualifications in this area will be useful – and great – to have on your CV.

 

Of course, by no means is this an exhaustive list. There will always be specific skills each business requires, and priorities will vary. However, these are currently skills employers are increasingly looking for in the right candidate, and including them may move your CV from the ‘maybe’ to the ‘yes’ pile.

 

If you are wondering where to put these skills on your CV, we suggest either under “education” (if you have a certificate or proven qualification) or under “additional skills”. Also, make sure to emphasise in your cover letter the most relevant skills and situations that would prove you got the experience to get the job you want. 

 

Remember – for help with reviewing your CV, application, and cover letter, reach out to our team. 

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