CV skills generator
Not sure which skills to list? The builder suggests relevant skills for your target role — click to add, then keep only the ones that are genuinely yours.
Try it — pick a role
See the kind of skills the builder suggests. In CV263 you click to add the ones that apply to you.
Suggested skills —
Practical / technical
Soft skills
These are suggestions to jog your memory — only list skills you can genuinely demonstrate.
Pick a balanced mix
Employers look for both what you can do and how you work. Aim for 6–10 skills that match the advert.
Practical / technical skills
Specific, teachable abilities — software you use, machines you operate, a driver's licence, a language. Easy for an employer to verify, so be honest and precise.
Soft skills
How you work with others — communication, teamwork, problem solving. Strongest when your experience bullets back them up, rather than listed on their own.
Getting your skills section right
Match the advert
Read the job description and mirror the exact skill words it uses — this is what ATS software scans for.
Only claim what is true
If it comes up in an interview, you should be able to prove it. Never pad the list.
Show level where it helps
For key technical skills, a level (“advanced Excel”, “conversational Shona”) tells the employer more.
Keep it relevant
Drop skills that have nothing to do with the role — a focused list reads stronger than a long one.
Build your skills section in minutes
Click in the suggestions for your role, keep the ones that are yours, and download a real PDF — free.
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