5 ways to list soft skills in your CV to get employers' attention

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Although your CV has fully listed your experience, skills, certificates, etc., the employer is still silent, you may have ignored the factor that makes a real difference - soft skills.

Manpower believes that these skills show how you communicate, collaborate and adapt to work things that are not reflected in your degree but that determine whether you are eligible or not.

So how to make an impression with soft skills in the CV, how to write to be both natural and convincing, Why do you need to show soft skills in the CV...

In the era of AI and automation, as many technical tasks are gradually taken over by machines, soft skills become a factor that makes the difference between humans and technology. Whether you are a new graduate student or an experienced employer, the employer is always looking for candidates who can coordinate, adapt and solve problems in a group. Therefore, showing clear soft skills in your CV not only proves that you are able to do the job, but also shows that you can work well with others, learn quickly and be ready to develop in an ever-changing environment.

Add to the Self-Introduction section (Summary/Profile)

The introduction is the "first touch" for employers, so take advantage of it to highlight your work style and personal strengths.

For example: Always proactively learn and cooperate to find creative solutions, helping the group achieve high efficiency even in projects with urgent deadlines.

Incorporate into the previous work experience description

Instead of just listing soft skills disjointedly, you should include them in your role description for previous jobs and specific achievements to increase your persuasion.

For example: Work closely with recruitment and training groups to improve employee experience, raising internal satisfaction from 78% to 90%.

Using evidence

The number brings convincing power many times more than words. Even though it is a soft skill, you can still measure your impact through work results.

For example: Instead of writing in general as: "Communication skills, good teamwork; have creative thinking", move to a specific expression, associated with actual results: "Coordinate with a group of 6 people to deploy a digital marketing campaign on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival, reaching 125% of monthly revenue KPI".

demonstrate soft skills suitable for the application position

Employers always have a clear understanding of the ideal candidate type and the skills they prioritize for each position. Selecting and emphasizing soft skills suitable for the specific industry will help you stand out properly.

For example: Marketing/communication: Communication, creativity, strategic thinking, teamwork; personnel: Listening, understanding, resolving conflicts, organizing work; engineering/IT: logical thinking, cooperation, problem solving, adaptation....

Tips: Read the "Requirements" section in the recruitment description (JD) carefully - that is to suggest to you which skills the employer is looking for.

Using action-related keywords (Action Verbs)

This is a subtle way to express soft skills without speaking directly. Action gestures help turn skills into specific achievements.

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