Get Those Skills
Make sure you list them if you have them or acquire them if you don’t. Don’t chase your own tail by applying to a job you’re unlikely to get.
Small skills count too. Are you proficient at Excel? List it. Your odds of getting an interview and a job if you have a facility with Microsoft Office goes up hugely.
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List all the relevant skills you want the recruiter to know you have. The more skills you list that match key technical words in the qualification section of the job description, the better your chances.
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