Definitely, a resume that is easy to read and free of typos can charm recruiters' hearts but do you know that your skills can also help you to secure a job? It's such a waste if you feature good working experience but you don't have any of these skills on your resume. How will you stand out from the competition? Try to add these skills below and trust us, your chance to be the top candidate will come true!
Here's a set of relevant skills for a variety of careers. If you don't have them, why not learn them? It's never too late to upskill!
1. Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop is a common photo editing software skill that many companies seek. It's enough if you have the basic knowledge and understanding of using Adobe Photoshop. If you're applying for any jobs related to editing or designing, trust us, this skill is vital! Even if you are not applying for a creative role, as long as you're pursuing a career in the creative industry, this is one of the skills that can help you in securing a job.
2. Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel is crucial for those who work in finance or anything related to figures. They need to analyze all the information using the spreadsheet daily so you really need to master this skill inside out. You think you are all equipped with the basic knowledge of using Microsoft Excel? Well, think twice. Even if the job you're applying doesn't directly deal with numbers, Excel is an extremely useful tool for organising, planning, and productivity.
3. Foreign languages
Jobseekers in Malaysia must at least know these 2 basic languages which are Bahasa and English. But now it's common to see job ads that require someone who knows how to speak in Mandarin. Did you guys realize it? Learning a new language is not an easy task but the benefits of learning it are very wide. Bilingual people tend to have better memory and are better at multitasking.
4. Web development
This skill is not only for programmers or anything related to tech. A basic understanding of web development is useful for a variety of careers. Try to grasp the fundamentals of HTML, CSS and JavaScript if you're a beginner. In the long term, coding and programming knowledge will become as everyday as knowing how to use Microsoft Word, so why not get a head start?
5. WordPress
For creative writing fields such as journalism, editing and content writing, you really need to master this skill whether you work for print or digital. Everyone working for a web company should understand how the back end of sites work. Mastering WordPress is a good starting point and helpful. Make sure you add this skill on your resume.
6. Public speaking
Every industry needs an individual who is not afraid to speak up and knows how to do a presentation for any conference or meeting. You can't run from this because you will likely have to speak in front of a crowd at some point in your career. Some people are born with this skill, but others aren't. So if you fall into the latter category, try to learn this skill by joining clubs such as Toastmasters Kuala Lumpur.
7. SEO
SEO or Search Engine Optimisation is a great tool if you want to measure success with clicks, likes and shares. Believe us, many employers are looking for someone who has this skill in their resume. If you have it, you're showing potential employers that you have what it takes to execute a high-trafficking article or successful social media campaign.
8. Google Analytics
Once you learn SEO, you should learn Google Analytics as well. SEO exposes you on how to optimise your articles and campaigns, but now you need a way to record and analyze your results. This skills will teach you about your site's demographic and much more.
9. Product management
Imagine you're in the marketing team and you want to showcase your fresh new idea in front of potential investors. So how to present it properly from A-Z without forgetting any important notes? It can be hard so you need to master this skill. Product management will prepare you how to showcase your product.
Do you have all these skills in your resume? It's not too late to start learning them now! Adding these skills will increase your chance to be the top candidate for any job position that you apply for. If you need more tips related to career or specifically resume, read the articles below:
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