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How to Write the Skills Section of Your Resume

Sunil Kalikayi4/8/20264 min read

What to Include

Hard skills only: programming languages, frameworks, tools, software, methodologies, certifications. Do not include: soft skills (everyone says 'communication'), basic skills (Microsoft Word in 2026), outdated technologies (Flash, IE6 support). Group by category for readability.

How Many Skills?

8–20 skills is the optimal range. Fewer than 8 looks sparse. More than 20 starts to look keyword-stuffed and loses credibility. Focus on skills that match the job description.

Skill Grouping by Category

Example groupings for a software engineer: Languages: Python, TypeScript, Go. Frameworks: React, Next.js, FastAPI. Cloud: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda), GCP. Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, Terraform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Build Your Skills Section

Group into categories. ATS keyword tips inline.

Add My Skills
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