on a resume is it a good idea to list all the skills that you have or would it sound like bragging?

Question

say if you have minor typing and some language do you put it or say different

Answer 1

Only put things that are relevant to the position you are applying for. If you speak more than one languauge fluently, you should always add that, but do not add it if you cannot be counted on to translate. Do NOT by any means put down anything that you are only "kinda" good at.

Answer 2

First you need to be specific about your skills. You can type, but how fast? (45/wpm) Computer skills? (Knowledge of Windows 95, 98, Xp....). What kind of pc programs are you familiar with? (MS Works, Word, Quicken, Outlook, Internet...). If you work in retail, you're a "team player" or have the "ability to work in a team environment". A clean criminal record, should be a given, so you can eliminate that. If you're creative and used this talent for a project at your current job, put it down. Just think about what you do every day, what types of machines you use...and put it on your resume. You can and should use pc skill you learned at home. It doesn't matter where you learned it, as long as you know how to use it. Always use catchy verbs/phrases like "achieved, abilitiy to, met or exceeded, maintained, created...)

Answer 3

Put as much down on paper as you can.

But there's a trick to it. You have to separate your skills in logical order.
EX: if you acquired a skill at a specific job, you would categorize that underneath that position. If you want to list that you are bilingual, you can put that at the top of the resume in a small paragraph titled: Profile or Objective.
If you want to describe how you've progressed over the years and it isn't exactly one skill, describe it in your cover letter. Not all employers require it, but it adds a nice touch to your application.

Check out these sites, their examples might help out:
http://jobstar.org/index.php
http://www.susanireland.com/coverletterindex.htm

Answer 4

As far as skills go, I tend to customize it for what I'm applying to. If you're applying for data entry, then typing skills would be a good idea (putting your WPM and accuracy is a good way to go). If you're applying for customer service/telemarketing/etc then both wouldn't be a bad idea.

Answer 5

a resume is a type of "bragging" on yourself anyway. do it tastefully and list what is relavent to the job you want but definitely list all your skills!

Answer 6

I wouldput it all down..they like to hire ppl with a lot of skills.

Answer 7

There's no such thing as bragging on a resume if it's true.

Answer 8

You put it all down, but accent it only if it is relevant to the job you are applying for.

Answer 9

It's all good, all the time.