Friday, May 8, 2009
Sample Skills Statements
With the power of action verbs, your skills statements will improve at least one degree--I promise!
Check out these sample skills statements:
- Understand and apply organizing principles
- Teach a skill, concept, or principle to others
- Write factual material clearly and concisely
- Identify information sources appropriate to special needs or problems
Find more sample skills statements on the Academic Affairs UExplore website .
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Verbs for your Resume!
- Assist with financial budget
- Knowledge of human resources principles
- Prepare events for staff
Observation: These are samples of skills statements that might appear on a resume.
Opinion: Stay away from these skills statements. Stay away from "assist with", "knowledge of", and "prepare". You can do better. Tell me exactly how you assisted: what tools did you use; who was your audience; what was the result of the work you performed, etc.
To quickly improve your resume, use verbs that accurately and precisely describe your skills and abilities and how you have applied your knowledge.
To help you out, I've included a one-page cheat sheet on our Academic Affairs UExplore website that lists at least 100 great verbs. Check them out!
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Walk for Hope is Saturday, May 9th
Walk for Hope is a national breast cancer walk series that raises millions of dollars in support of breast cancer research, treatment and education programs at City of Hope.
Kimberly supports the WALK FOR HOPE!
This weekend, she is participating in the “Walk for Hope” for breast cancer this SATURDAY, MAY 9th!
Check out her team: TEAM BOOGIE! Under Kimberly’s leadership as team captain, Team Boogie has raised $65 and is working their way towards their team goal of $150.
If you have an interest to JOIN TEAM BOOGIE, Kimberly welcomes any or all help and contributions!