Hard skills are what we “Do” in our work
They are represented in the Skills Profile in a CV. Verbs describe hard skills - verbs are words that end in an ing or ed.
Hard skills are the core competencies or the “must-haves” on the job description and are used to make a match between the job applicant and the vacant position. Hard skills must be explained in your CV. That way, the reader will know how suitable you are for the role.
Hard skills include communication, computing, organising, working with others, reporting, and building.
Some examples of hard skills statements are;
Cash handling - Processed payments, and balanced till takings.
Working with and helping others - Assisted the PTA group at a fundraising event, which raised $8000 after expenses.
