Skills-First Fundamentals

Core skills-based resume strategies and competency focus

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FAQs

1 articles

Skills-First Resume FAQ: Your Top Questions Answered

Skills-first resumes raise questions that traditional chronological formats don't—from ATS compatibility to...

1 min 80 1,656 words

Pillar Page

1 articles

The Complete Guide to Skills-First Resumes (2026)

70% of recruiters now cite "finding candidates with the right skills" as their biggest hiring challenge—yet only...

9 min 78 2,250 words

In-Depth Guides

4 articles

Skills-First Resume for Healthcare: Migration Guide with Examples

Healthcare hiring managers rank clinical competencies as the #1 resume factor, yet 72% of healthcare resumes bury...

1 min 19 1,313 words

Skills-First Resume for Tech: Migration Guide with Examples

Tech hiring managers spend 47% more time reviewing skills sections than work history—yet 68% of tech resumes still...

1 min 14 1,674 words

Skills-First Resume for Business: Migration Guide with Examples

Business hiring managers increasingly prioritize competency demonstrations over tenure—yet 78% still expect to see...

1 min 7 1,282 words

Cover Letter vs Resume: When You Need Both

Only 18% of hiring managers say cover letters are important—but for some roles, they're essential. Here's when to write one.

7 min 3 2,466 words

Checklists

1 articles

Skills Inventory Worksheet: Map Your Competencies for Resume Success

Most job seekers can list 5-10 skills off the top of their head, but a comprehensive skills inventory typically...

1 min 12 1,540 words

Templates & Examples

3 articles

Skills-First Resume Templates: Before and After Examples

Resume templates claiming "skills-first" formats often simply add a skills section at the top—missing the...

1 min 6 1,833 words

Skills Section: Hard vs Soft Skills on Your Resume

Your skills section is prime ATS territory. Here's how to organize hard and soft skills for maximum impact and...

8 min 5 2,415 words

Should You Include Hobbies on Your Resume? When and How

Should you put hobbies on your resume? Learn when personal interests help (and hurt) your application, with examples...

7 min 4 2,390 words

Case Studies

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Skills-First Resume Case Study: How 3 Career Changers Landed Jobs

Career changers using skills-first resumes report 40% higher interview rates compared to chronological formats—but...

1 min 6 1,893 words

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