Good Strengths for a Resume

by Carl Carabelli

You may be able to sell yourself verbally, but without a strong resume, you'll never get that opportunity. Your resume tells prospective employers why you deserve an interview. To that end, it must provide a look at the benefits your hiring will bring to a company. Highlighting your key strengths is the way to show a company you're worth the time to interview.

People Skills

Whether you're working in sales or in computer programming, you have to be able to work with others. While you may not deal directly with customers, you still have daily interactions with co-workers and supervisors. While individual accomplishments are important on your resume, be sure to list instances where you accomplished goals by working with others. Examples include "was part of the team that led the company in sales for three consecutive years" or "served on the quality control committee to improve internal processes."


In most cases, the job description for the position you're seeking will be clear when it comes to duties. However, you want to emphasize that you can go above and beyond when needed. For example, say you are willing to travel. Perhaps the company doesn't have a position for you at a local branch, but can use you at its location 30 miles north. Another example is a willingness to work longer hours. Many jobs have set schedules, but if you are willing to stay past the end of your shift to finish a job, you will stand out from other applicants.

Leadership Skills

Companies want potential leaders. Let them know you can take charge and guide your co-workers when needed. Indicate any past management or supervisory experience. Applicants with these skills often have the ability to work autonomously and need little supervision. This is an attractive quality and shows that you have potential beyond just the position for which you're applying.

Ability to Multitask

In business, efficiency is key. Few positions require an employee to perform one task only. The more you are able to take on and handle accurately, the more value you present to a prospective employer. List a variety of functions that you performed in previous positions. Show the recruiter that he can hire you and get the same value as he would from multiple employees. Don't misrepresent yourself to the point where your new job will be more than you can handle, but definitely show that you are up for the challenge.

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