{"product_id":"skills-mapping-worksheet-identify-your-top-resume-skills","title":"Skills Mapping Worksheet | Identify Your Top Resume Skills","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou have more skills than you think. The challenge is knowing which ones actually belong on your resume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you've ever stared at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e section of your resume and wondered what to put there, you're not alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour professional skills aren't limited to software, certifications, or technical knowledge. They're also hidden inside the work you do every day—the problems you solve, people you work with, processes you improve, projects you manage, and expertise you've developed throughout your career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkills Mapping Worksheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a guided, 7-page career exercise designed to help you uncover those skills, identify your strongest professional strengths, and determine which ones should be most visible on your resume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHAT YOU'LL WORK THROUGH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTEP 1: THINK ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart with what you actually do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll identify your current or most recent position and break down your biggest day-to-day responsibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTEP 2: IDENTIFY THE SKILLS BEHIND THE WORK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor each responsibility, ask:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“What skill am I using?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll begin connecting your everyday work to the professional skills it demonstrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor example:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResponsibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Conduct student information sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkills Used:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Public Speaking, Relationship Building, Communication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis helps you recognize skills you may be using every day without realizing they're worth highlighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTEP 3: CATEGORIZE YOUR SKILLS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganize the skills you've identified into four categories:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystems, software, platforms, tools, and technical capabilities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndustry Knowledge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecialized knowledge you've developed within your industry or field\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional \/ Functional Skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe skills required to perform your type of work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransferable Skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrengths such as leadership, communication, collaboration, adaptability, critical thinking, problem solving, and relationship building\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTEP 4: IDENTIFY YOUR TOP 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImagine a recruiter asked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“What are you known for professionally?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll narrow your larger skills inventory into the 10 strengths that best represent your professional value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTEP 5: PRIORITIZE YOUR TOP FIVE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you could only keep \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efive skills on your resume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which ones would they be?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exercise helps you identify the strengths that deserve the most visibility—and prevents your resume from becoming a random list of every skill you've ever developed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTEP 6: COMPARE YOUR SKILLS TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally, you'll take what you've learned and compare it with an actual position you're interested in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll evaluate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Which skills appear most often\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Which required qualifications match your experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Which preferred qualifications you already have\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Which keywords should naturally appear on your resume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Which skills you may want to continue developing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll also complete a final reflection and begin turning your strongest skills into a clear \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprofessional brand statement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7-page Skills Mapping Worksheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Guided career reflection exercises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Responsibility-to-skill mapping activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Technical, industry, professional \u0026amp; transferable skill categories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Top 10 professional strengths exercise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Top 5 resume skills exercise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Job description comparison activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Career reflection prompts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Professional brand-building exercise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Job seekers updating their resume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Career changers identifying transferable skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Students and recent graduates learning how to communicate their experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Professionals preparing for their next career move\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Anyone struggling to decide what belongs in the Skills section of their resume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Anyone who knows what they \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003edo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but has trouble 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