A skills list only works if it's relevant and evidenced. Employers value both technical (hard) skills and transferable (soft) skills — but they trust proof, not adjectives. Here's what to include and how. See how to write a CV.
Match skills to the role
The most important skills are the ones in the advert. Mirror its language, then prove the key ones in your experience section with examples.
Transferable skills employers value
Communication, problem-solving, teamwork, adaptability, initiative and time management — but evidence them: "coordinated a cross-team project to deliver on a tight deadline" beats "great team player".
Technical skills
List concrete tools, technologies and methods relevant to the role. Keep this section scannable and honest.
Evidence over buzzwords
Anyone can write "detail-oriented". Show it with a result. Missiora is built around measuring and evidencing real capability — build yours with Career Coach and your Career Passport™, and read about employability skills more broadly.
Practise what you've learned
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Hard skills vs. transferable skills
Employers scan for two layers: role-specific hard skills (the tools, systems and qualifications named in the advert) and transferable skills (communication, problem-solving, teamwork, adaptability) that predict on-the-job success. List hard skills plainly and evidence transferable skills through your achievement bullets rather than claiming them as adjectives.
How to identify the right skills for each role
Read the job advert and highlight every recurring skill and keyword — these are your target list. Include the ones that are genuinely true of you, using the employer's exact terminology so both the recruiter and the ATS recognise them.
Prove skills, don't just claim them
"Strong communicator" means nothing on its own. "Presented monthly performance reports to 30+ stakeholders" proves it. Every skill you list should be demonstrable in an example you could discuss at interview. For a full walkthrough, see how to write a CV.