Resume Skills Checklist - Hofstra University

1 Resume Skills Checklist Are you having writer's block about how to describe your work experience on your Resume ? Identify which of these Skills you have used in prior experience (for example: part-time jobs, internships, campus clubs, volunteer experiences). These Skills can be used for resumes and cover letters. Communication Advise Describe Facilitate group Mediate Promote Speaking before discussion groups Author Display Give presentations Negotiate Propose ideas Teach Compose Edit Greet/welcome Observe Provide feedback Write Consult Entertain Influence Perceive nonverbal Recommend messages Convince Explain Interview Perform Report Demonstrate Express ideas Listen attentively Persuade Sell Research/Planning Analyze Collect information Define needs Facilitate presentations Manage Set goals data/files/records Anticipate Compare results Design Forecast Observe Solve problems Brainstorm Conceptualize Develop project plans Gather information Plan Strategize Budget Consult Estimate Identify Predict problems/resources Calculate Coordinate Evaluate Imagine alternatives Prepare Categorize

2 Create ideas Extract important Invent Research information/thing Interpersonal Skills /Human Relations Advise Cooperate Listen Represent Advocate Counsel Mediate Serve as liaison/contact Answer inquiries/questions Delegate Motivate Speak before groups Assert Develop rapport Observe Take care of Be sensitive Greet/welcome Perceive feelings/situations Train Convey feelings Instruct Provide support for others Problem Solving/Thinking Critically Adopt multiple perspectives Define problem(s)and/or its components Restore Categorize Develop and test possible solutions Restrain emotions during analysis Collaborate with others to implement solutions Distinguish between fact and opinion Solve problems Compare results Identify pertinent information Synthesize Conceptualize Improvise Think of new ideas Consider alternative solutions to a problem Repair View the problem from different angles Teamwork/Management/Leadership Achieve consensus Collaborate Define common goals Facilitate group Interview Plan/produce discussion events Advise Conduct/plan Delegate Handle Manage conflict Promote change/.

3 Meetings new ideas Advocate Convince others Determine Identify and implement Manage groups/ Propose ideas policies/rules team members' strengths things/projects Brainstorm Coordinate Develop a climate of Influence Monitor Provide expertise [something positive]. Clarify group roles Counsel Enforce policies Initiate Motivate others Speak before and objectives groups Coach Decide Evaluate Instruct Oversee operations Supervise Teach Effective Production/Work Satisfaction Accept/given Check for accuracy Devote time to Have industry- Manage data/files/ Perform under responsibility a social cause specific knowledge records/time pressure Adapt to change Conduct/plan Digest ideas Implement decisions Meet goals Provide honest meetings and facts feedback Attend to detail Cooperate Enforce policies Invent Memorize Raise/collect money Be punctual Create Enlist help Knowledge of computer Network with Recognize priorities and programs and Skills industry professionals order tasks accordingly Be thorough Decide Follow through Learn/professional

4 Operate equipment Responsive to on tasks development unforeseen events Build Develop realistic Generate Maintain ethics Organize Schedule your workday plans accounts/clients to accomplish tasks Seek assistance to accomplish a task Valuing Diversity Experience working with people from diverse cultures Interact effectively with people from various backgrounds Understand personal biases Use foreign language when communicating Value differences/different cultures EXTRA TIP: Be Specific how, where, and why did you develop that skill, and mention results Weak Resume Bullet Point: Raised money Stronger Resume Bullet Point: Raised funds for the American Cancer Foundation by organizing an auction featuring donations from businesses in the community, raising approximately $10,000. * This utilizes the STAR Method.

5 For more information, see the The STAR Method handout. For more tips on Marketing Your Skills and Work Experience make an appointment at The Career Center at 516-463-6060. 50113:2/14.