Open Question: Should I NOT add this bullet point in the "Core Strengths" section of my job resume?

7 February 2012, 1:09 am

*Strong written and verbal communication skills -I also have a section on my resume titled "Accomplishments". One of the bullet points I had wrote was: "Completed Writing I at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Writing II at Metropolitan State University, and Honors English during freshmen and sophomore years of high school". -In the "Works Experience" section of resume, I had included the following bullet points: 1). Sales Representative *Promoted Cutco's products during face-to-face appointments with 6-8 potential customers per week. *Acknowledged by customers as being persuasive and having a non-hassle approach to selling. *Interacted in-person with manager and other sales representative during the "phone jam" sessions and weekly team meetings. 2). Cashier *Provided customer service to customers. *Acknowledged by customers as being professional, courteous, and attentive to their needs. My opinion................. Saying "Have strong verbal and written communication skills" sounds "SUBJECTIVE" on a job resume. Anyone can "say that". Employers are looking for actual EVIDENCE which DEMONSTRATES that you possess each of the skills that you say or don't say directly on a job resume.... Read More »

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