{"id":8567,"date":"2024-05-13T11:36:49","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T10:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.recruitireland.com\/advice-centre\/?p=8567"},"modified":"2024-05-13T11:37:53","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T10:37:53","slug":"top-10-cv-skills-for-2024-job-seekers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.recruitireland.com\/advice-centre\/top-10-cv-skills-for-2024-job-seekers\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 CV skills for 2024 job seekers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brushing up on your CV? Or creating your first one?<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2024, employers are looking for certain skills to help candidates stand out against the competition. Depending on the roles you\u2019re applying for, employers may value skills in digital literacy, like learning new tools quickly. Or, they may wish to find candidates who can demonstrate empathy, integrity, and inclusivity.<\/span><\/p>\n

This article looks at what skills you can put on your CV.\u00a0 These are the skills recruiters are looking for in potential applicants, so there\u2019s a great opportunity to add them to your resume.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are CV skills?<\/span><\/h2>\n

CV skills are your specific qualities as a job seeker that highlight your suitability for a job role. These skills help potential employers assess whether any given applicant has sufficient experience for the role on offer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Typically, CV skills can be split into two categories: soft skills and hard skills.<\/span><\/p>\n

Soft skills are your inherent qualities that can\u2019t be learned. Hard skills are the qualities you\u2019ve learned through education or work experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are seven common soft skills:<\/span><\/p>\n