The danger with trying to write a summary of skills as a component of a resume is that it is easy to get general and as a result shed meaning pretty quickly. One great example of this is the content-devoid title of this posting.
The fact that someone is able to work independently or with others isn't a fact at all - it is a capability most of us possess. So clearly this is not something you want in your resume - no matter what kinds of sections you come up with to describe yourself.
The alternative? Try this:
1. Figure out if the job you are applying for needs someone with experience working on their own, or if emphasis might be placed on working in teams (and if so, does this mean leading teams, or contributing something specific to teams?).
2. List off those accomplishments that are related to the skill you are trying to show (note: they should already be in your resume).
3. Write a cover letter, and in that cover letter, expound on your ability to lead teams, contribute to teams, or work on your own, and refer to one or two specific experiences illustrated in the resume that will demonstrate this.
If you don't like this approach, and are determined to keep "work independently or with others" in a list of skills, then consider rewriting the point in a clearer and more specific way that offers more meaning. Here are some starter examples:
- led teams to exceed expectations on 6 separate occasions
- have experienced managing cross-functional/international/virtual teams
- independently completed 4 different projects reassessing (content)
Of course, what is missing from these points above are the specifics from your own experience.
John Couke
john.couke@gmail.com
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