How to Highlight Your Job Skills

Learn how to represent your job skills in print, online, and through networking.

Introduction

• The importance of highlighting your job skills

1. Highlight Your Skills in Print

• Standing out from the crowd with your resume
• Three main goals for your resume and cover letter
• Key elements to your resume
• Writing an effective cover letter

2. Highlight Your Skills Online

• Shape how people view you online
• At quick glance: photos and headlines
• Sharing your experience and background
• Strategizing your online activity
• Creating a 30/60/90 day plan

3. Highlight Your Skills When Networking

• Networking inside your own organization
• Networking outside your organization
• Networking tips
• Crafting your elevator pitch

4. Leveraging Your Skills When Job Hunting

• Start your job hunt before you need to
• Be proactive in talking to companies you respect
• Utilize headhunters and recruiters
• Build out your work portfolio

Conclusion

• Continuing your career journey