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Resume hacks: 10 tips for cherry-picking skills to land the job

In Misiano’s opinion, hard skills are usually what gets you in the door, so he recommends focusing on those. Include them in prominent areas on your resume, like a ‘core competencies’ or ‘areas of expertise’ section. Think about how you present them. If you’re a software expert with a huge list of programs, systems, and tools, highlight the ones that are most relevant to the role, or consider alphabetizing a longer list so that it’s easy for the recruiter to spot the one they’re looking for. Make use of white space, bullet points, and color accents to ensure your hard skills are clear and easy to read.