Skills on a UK CV: Hard, Soft and IT
Capture skills clearly and present them in the appropriate layout.
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What skills should be included on the CV?
Relevant are specialist knowledge, software and IT, languages, methods, driving licences and industry-specific certificates. Above all, choose skills that are required in the job advertisement.
Assess the level of knowledge in a comprehensible manner
Use clear levels such as basic knowledge, good knowledge, very good knowledge or expert level. For languages, levels A1 to C2 are suitable. Add certificates or practical experience if available.
Demonstrate soft skills with examples
The ability to work in a team or organisation only looks convincing if professional experience and projects prove it. Instead of listing many characteristics, mention specific responsibilities and results.
Avoid typical mistakes
- Do not list outdated or irrelevant programs
- Do not exaggerate your level of knowledge
- Do not mention obvious skills unnecessarily
- Use terms from the job advertisement of course
Matching skills to UK job adverts
British adverts usually split requirements into essential and desirable criteria, often through a person specification. Mirror that wording in your skills section and put the essentials first, because shortlisting is scored against them. Name software and qualifications exactly as the advert does, and tie soft skills to evidence rather than a string of adjectives.
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FAQ
Focus on around five to ten relevant skills. Quality and connection to the position are more important than the number.
The section usually follows professional experience and training. Particularly important skills can also appear in the short profile.
Yes, but specifically and, if possible, with a concrete example from work, a project or volunteer work.
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