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Adding Value with Adaptive Skills on Your Resume

April 30th, 2013

Resume writing can be a tricky prospect, especially if you’re revamping an older resume or writing a brand new one to demonstrate your unique skillset. However, far too many job seekers make the mistake of listing generic skills that have no real value for recruiters. Or they may list skills that are too specific, making it hard to find a way to transfer these skills to new assignments.

To get around these problems, it’s recommended that you use adaptive skills on the resume. What are adaptive skills? They are skills that easily translate from one job to the next, helping you to achieve employment and success in your career. They can be related to technology, general work experiences, and abilities that most employers are looking for in candidates.

When listed on your resume, adaptive skills are presented in a way that allows both the applicant tracking system and recruiters to identify you as a potential candidate for assignments that fall within your range of expertise. Using this method can help increase the number and scope of assignments that you may be eligible for.  This is especially important, because during times of full employment, companies often consider candidates who have demonstrable skills that allow them to adapt to new work environments.

Let’s take a look at some examples of adaptive skills that you’ll want to include on your resume.

  • Ability to work well as a team member. This is a key aspect of any job seeker hoping to become part of a growing company. People who can work well as part of a collaborative team effort tend to stick around longer and do better on the job.
  • Comfortable and familiar with technology. Making sure that you include information about the technology you know well and any certifications you hold, can be a plus on a resume, particularly for candidates in high growth industries that rely on technology.
  • Lifelong passion for learning. Company hiring manager like to see candidates who are excited about learning new concepts and skills. They also like to see those who take the initiative to learn.
  • Keen problem-solver. Recruiters are looking for candidates who are comfortable taking the reins at times and solving their personal and work related problems with ease.
  • Handles criticism and difficult people well. In careers where communication with clients and peers is a daily part of the workday, having the ability to manage this with tact can help you stand out as a preferred candidate.
  • Dependable self-starter. When it comes to narrowing down candidates for upcoming assignments, demonstrating that you have highly professional work ethics can go a long way.  Make sure your resume is communicating this adaptive skill.

Take time out to review your resume to see if you’ve included any of these adaptive skills and find a way to include some of them for greater success in landing the perfect job. If you are looking to land your next career opportunity, contact the experts at Staffing Resources today!

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