Do You Have People Skills?

Sometimes called interpersonal skills, these skills are about interacting with others in an effective and friendly way. Are you a likable person?

People skills include mediating disputes, tolerating differences, trusting, and persuading others to your ideas. According to a survey, 62% of recruiters identify interpersonal skills as necessary, so showing them on your resume is always good. Below are examples.

1. Include a Skills Section

List your key people skills in a dedicated skills section. Use specific terms that match the job description.

Example:

Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Conflict Resolution
• Customer Service
• Leadership and Mentoring

2. Showcase People Skills in Your Professional Experience

Describe how you used your people skills in previous roles. Provide concrete examples to illustrate your abilities.

Example:

Professional Experience

3. Highlight People Skills in Your Resume Summary

Use the resume summary to emphasize your strongest people skills and how they contribute to your professional success.

Example:

Summary

Results-driven customer service professional with over 4 years of experience in providing exceptional service and resolving conflicts. Adept at team collaboration, communication, and mentoring. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline processes in a fast-paced environment.

4. Incorporate People Skills in Your Achievements

Use the achievements section to quantify how your people skills have made a positive impact.

Example:

Achievements

• Increased customer satisfaction ratings by 15% through effective communication and problem-solving.

• Reduced response time by 10% by collaborating with team members to streamline processes.

• Successfully trained and mentored 15 new employees, leading to a 95% retention rate.

#AWU #disability #jobs #resumetips

Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups

Do You Have People Skills?

Sometimes called interpersonal skills, these skills are about interacting with others in an effective and friendly way. Are you a likable person?

People skills include mediating disputes, tolerating differences, trusting, and persuading others to your ideas. According to a survey, 62% of recruiters identify interpersonal skills as necessary, so showing them on your resume is always good. Below are examples.

1. Include a Skills Section

List your key people skills in a dedicated skills section. Use specific terms that match the job description.

Example:

Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Conflict Resolution
• Customer Service
• Leadership and Mentoring

2. Showcase People Skills in Your Professional Experience

Describe how you used your people skills in previous roles. Provide concrete examples to illustrate your abilities.

Example:

Professional Experience

3. Highlight People Skills in Your Resume Summary

Use the resume summary to emphasize your strongest people skills and how they contribute to your professional success.

Example:

Summary

Results-driven customer service professional with over 4 years of experience in providing exceptional service and resolving conflicts. Adept at team collaboration, communication, and mentoring. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline processes in a fast-paced environment.

4. Incorporate People Skills in Your Achievements

Use the achievements section to quantify how your people skills have made a positive impact.

Example:

Achievements

• Increased customer satisfaction ratings by 15% through effective communication and problem-solving.

• Reduced response time by 10% by collaborating with team members to streamline processes.

• Successfully trained and mentored 15 new employees, leading to a 95% retention rate.

#AWU #disability #jobs #resumetips

"Resume Tip"

Do Not include Personal Stories

While personal stories might be engaging, a resume isn't the place for them.

Your Resume should focus on professional achievements and qualifications that align with the specific job.

Including personal stories can distract reviewers from these critical points and dilute the impact of your resume. #AWU #disability #resumetips #jobs

Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups

"Resume Tip"

Do Not include Personal Stories

While personal stories might be engaging, a resume isn't the place for them.

Your Resume should focus on professional achievements and qualifications that align with the specific job.

Including personal stories can distract reviewers from these critical points and dilute the impact of your resume. #AWU #disability #resumetips #jobs

"Resume Tip"

Text-Heavy Templates: Yes or No

Hiring Managers and Recruiters spend minimal time scanning resumes, which is why the visual layout of the resume is crucial.

Be careful because heavy text blocks can be off-putting for most reviewers.

Instead you should format your resume with an "E-pattern," where job titles and lengths are on one line and achievements are bulleted. This helps create a more scannable and visually appealing layout.

So Text-Heavy Templates are a NO! Remember the average amount of time most reviewers spend on any given Resume is about 18 seconds before they make a decision about it. #AWU #disability #resumetips #jobs

Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups

"Resume Tip"

Text-Heavy Templates: Yes or No

Hiring Managers and Recruiters spend minimal time scanning resumes, which is why the visual layout of the resume is crucial.

Be careful because heavy text blocks can be off-putting for most reviewers.

Instead you should format your resume with an "E-pattern," where job titles and lengths are on one line and achievements are bulleted. This helps create a more scannable and visually appealing layout.

So Text-Heavy Templates are a NO! Remember the average amount of time most reviewers spend on any given Resume is about 18 seconds before they make a decision about it. #AWU #disability #resumetips #jobs

"Resume Tip for Remote Work"

Collaboration Tools you need to know how to use for Remote Work!

The work-from-home trend is here to stay, which means employers highly value your ability to collaborate remotely.

Be sure to list tools like Zoom, Slack, Trello, or Microsoft Teams on your resume.

These platforms are now commonplace for team communication, project management, and virtual meetings. If you've managed remote teams or worked on collaborative projects, mention how you used these tools to maintain productivity and communication.

A simple bullet point like "Managed a team of five remote employees using Slack and Trello" demonstrates your ability to thrive in a digital workspace. #AWU #disability #jobs #resumetips

Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups

"Resume Tip for Remote Work"

Collaboration Tools you need to know how to use for Remote Work!

The work-from-home trend is here to stay, which means employers highly value your ability to collaborate remotely.

Be sure to list tools like Zoom, Slack, Trello, or Microsoft Teams on your resume.

These platforms are now commonplace for team communication, project management, and virtual meetings. If you've managed remote teams or worked on collaborative projects, mention how you used these tools to maintain productivity and communication.

A simple bullet point like "Managed a team of five remote employees using Slack and Trello" demonstrates your ability to thrive in a digital workspace. #AWU #disability #jobs #resumetips

"Resume Tip"

What is in a name, you ask?

Everyone after they create there Resume saves it. Many simply save it as Resume and it is saved in your system as "Resume doc". So when you apply for a job or send it to someone, the file name reads "Reseme doc". Remember, the objective here is to become memorable in the mind of the recruiter or hiring manager.

That said I would highly recommend that after you creat your Resume you save it with Your Name as the file name something like Jane_Doe_Resume.doc. It is then easily identifiable and keeps your name standing out. #AWU #disability #jobs #resumetips

Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups

"Resume Tip"

What is in a name, you ask?

Everyone after they create there Resume saves it. Many simply save it as Resume and it is saved in your system as "Resume doc". So when you apply for a job or send it to someone, the file name reads "Reseme doc". Remember, the objective here is to become memorable in the mind of the recruiter or hiring manager.

That said I would highly recommend that after you creat your Resume you save it with Your Name as the file name something like Jane_Doe_Resume.doc. It is then easily identifiable and keeps your name standing out. #AWU #disability #jobs #resumetips