List hard skills precisely, using the exact names and versions a job posting uses, because that is what keyword matching searches for. Do not just assert soft skills; show them through achievements, since a line that proves you led or resolved something beats the word leadership on its own. Balance matters: hard skills get you found, soft skills get you hired in the interview. How to surface the right skills per role: ATS-friendly CV guide.
Hard Skills vs Soft Skills
Hard skills are teachable, measurable abilities like software, languages, or certifications; soft skills are interpersonal traits like communication, teamwork, and adaptability. A strong CV evidences both, but applicant tracking systems filter mainly on hard skills as keywords, so those must appear explicitly and truthfully.
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Adil Dahmani
Adil Dahmani is the founder of Yalliq, the AI career copilot for Arabic-speaking professionals across MENA.