<h1>Meet the Guest</h1><h2>Skills section feeling a little “meh”? You’re not alone. Joselyn Lau, Hiredly’s VP of People &amp; Culture, sat down with hosts Tako and Wei Wen on Astro’s Syok Podcast to talk about what recruiters&nbsp;really want to see in the skills section of your resume—and how to list them right.</h2>Here’s what you need to know to go from “meh” to&nbsp;memorable.<hr><h2>1. Don’t Just Say You Have Soft Skills—Prove It</h2>Saying you're a “team player” or “great communicator” is like saying you’re “nice” on a dating profile. It's... fine, but where’s the proof?✅ Show it with results: Instead of writing&nbsp;“Strong communication skills,” write: 👉&nbsp;“Presented a proposal to 50+ clients that led to a 30% increase in sales.”Still listing “good listener” and “adaptable”? Here's how to actually<a href="https://my.hiredly.com/advice/use-achievements-not-tasks?utm_medium=article&amp;utm_source=career_advice&amp;utm_campaign=on_air_with_astro_syok:_how_to_list_skills_on_your_resume_the_right_way,_by_hiredly’s_vp_of_people_&amp;_culture&amp;utm_content=freelancing_malaysia,_job_seeker,_job_opportunities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">&nbsp;use achievements instead of tasks</a>.<hr><h2>2. Tailor Your Hard Skills to the Job<img src="https://assets.hiredly.com/cms/image_2025_03_21_133636328_1ec52a2c5a.png"></h2>Generic skill lists don’t cut it anymore. Recruiters want to see&nbsp;relevant hard skills—especially if you're applying for roles in fields like digital marketing or data analytics.🎯 For example:<ul><li>Digital Marketing: SEO, Google Ads (with ROI figures!)</li><li>Data Analytics: SQL, Tableau, Python (and what you&nbsp;did with them)</li></ul>If you’re unsure what to include, use keywords from the job description. Need help? Here’s how to write a resume that stands out.<hr><h2>3. Add Numbers—They Make Everything Better</h2>Employers love seeing measurable results. It helps them understand the&nbsp;impact you’ve made.❌ Meh: “Managed projects” ✅ Better: “Led 5-person team and delivered project 2 weeks ahead of schedule, saving 15% in costs”Want to make sure your resume is hitting the mark? Try this<a href="https://my.hiredly.com/advice/perfect-resume-checklist?utm_medium=article&amp;utm_source=career_advice&amp;utm_campaign=on_air_with_astro_syok:_how_to_list_skills_on_your_resume_the_right_way,_by_hiredly’s_vp_of_people_&amp;_culture&amp;utm_content=freelancing_malaysia,_job_seeker,_job_opportunities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">&nbsp;resume checklist</a>.<hr><h2>4. Put Your Skills in the Right Order<img src="https://assets.hiredly.com/cms/image_2025_03_21_133713278_dcdeabc9f4.png"></h2>Start with your strongest, most relevant skills. This makes it easier for recruiters (and ATS systems!) to find what they’re looking for.✅ Recommended structure:<ol><li>Hard/technical skills (relevant to the job)</li><li>Soft skills (with proof)</li><li>Extra skills (languages, certifications, etc.)</li></ol>Wondering if you're listing too many or too few? Here's what recruiters really look for on resumes.<hr><h2>5. Bonus: Stop Rating Your Skills (It’s Cringe)<img src="https://assets.hiredly.com/cms/image_2025_03_21_133731206_0e5e0a97e3.png"></h2>You’ve probably seen those cute bar charts or stars to rate your skills. Don’t do it.❌ “Photoshop: ★★★☆☆” What does that even mean? Compared to who?✅ Instead, say: “Photoshop – Designed EDMs and social ads that boosted campaign engagement by 45%”Need more advice? Read:<a href="https://my.hiredly.com/advice/stop-rating-your-skills-on-resume?utm_medium=article&amp;utm_source=career_advice&amp;utm_campaign=on_air_with_astro_syok:_how_to_list_skills_on_your_resume_the_right_way,_by_hiredly’s_vp_of_people_&amp;_culture&amp;utm_content=freelancing_malaysia,_job_seeker,_job_opportunities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">&nbsp;Stop Rating Your Skills on Your Resume—Here’s What to Do Instead</a><hr><h3>The skills section is more than just a checklist—it’s your chance to show&nbsp;what you’re capable of. Back up every skill with a real example, focus on relevance, and ditch the fluff.</h3><h3>Need help figuring out what roles best match your strengths? Explore job listings on Hiredly,<a href="https://hub.hiredly.com/young-leaders-community?utm_medium=article&amp;utm_source=career_advice&amp;utm_campaign=on_air_with_astro_syok:_how_to_list_skills_on_your_resume_the_right_way,_by_hiredly’s_vp_of_people_&amp;_culture&amp;utm_content=freelancing_malaysia,_job_seeker,_job_opportunities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">&nbsp;join the Young Talent Community</a>, and take the<a href="https://hiredly.typeform.com/to/K4idZTDK?utm_medium=article&amp;utm_source=career_advice&amp;utm_campaign=on_air_with_astro_syok:_how_to_list_skills_on_your_resume_the_right_way,_by_hiredly’s_vp_of_people_&amp;_culture&amp;utm_content=freelancing_malaysia,_job_seeker,_job_opportunities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">&nbsp;Hiredly Work Personality Test</a> to discover your career fit.</h3><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>🎧&nbsp;Listen to the full episode here:<a href="https://cn.syok.my/podcast/episode/103047" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">&nbsp;Astro Syok Podcast</a></h3>

Are you listing your skills correctly on your resume? Hiredly’s VP of People & Culture joins Astro Syok to share expert tips on how to make your skills stand out.