What skills to put on your resume as a teens

If you’re a teen or young worker building your first resume, knowing what skills to put on a resume can be a game-changer. The right skills usually show your employer that you’re ready to work, learn, and contribute.

Whether you want to list soft skills, hard skills, or special skills, this guide will help you understand the best skills to include. Plus, you’ll see how Modak helps you get paid for your job and gain valuable experience to boost your resume.

What skills should you write in a resume? 🤔

When deciding what skills to put on a resume, consider these categories:

• Soft skills: Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time management, adaptability, work ethic, and creativity.
• Hard skills: Technical skills like Microsoft Office, social media, customer service, data entry, or specific tools related to your job.
• Unique skills: Languages, certifications, leadership experience, or hobbies that relate to the job.

List of skills for resume: Top soft skills and hard skills 📝

Here are some of the best skills to list on a resume:

Soft skills (The 7 key soft skills)

1. Communication
2. Teamwork
3. Problem-solving
4. Time management
5. Adaptability
6. Work ethic
7. Creativity

Hard skills

• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel)
• Social media management
• Data entry
• Customer service
• Cash handling

Which special and unique skills can you add to your resume?

Adding unique skills may help your resume stand out. Examples include:

• Bilingual abilities
• Leadership roles in school or clubs
• Volunteer work
• Project management skills

How Modak helps teens build skills and gain experience 🍎

Getting a job means getting paid! Once you land that first paycheck, managing your money is the next important step. Modak offers a Visa® debit card¹ designed just for teens, designed to help you receive payments, track your earnings, and learn smart money habits. 

The Modak app helps you stay organized, save toward goals, and even get paid for chores or side gigs, all with parental support.

Besides that, you can earn extra money every day by completing daily challenges and reaching Modak’s walking goal of 5,000 steps. If you commit to building great financial habits for life, you can earn up to 70 MBX each week⁽²⁾⁽³⁾.

With Modak, your first job is not just about earning money but learning to manage it like a pro.

Tips for listing skills on your resume

• Tailor your skills to the job description.
• Include both soft skills and hard skills.
• Be honest about your abilities.
• Use keywords from the job posting.

FAQs about skills to put on resume

What skills should you write in a resume?‍

Include a mix of soft skills like communication and teamwork, and hard skills like computer proficiency or customer service.

What are the 7 soft skills?‍

Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time management, adaptability, work ethic, and creativity.

What skills are good on a CV?‍

Good skills include relevant technical abilities, languages, certifications, and soft skills like leadership.

What are 5 hard skills and soft skills?‍

Hard skills: computer skills, data entry, cash handling, social media, customer service.
Soft skills: communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time management, adaptability.

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