When writing your CV one usually thinks they need to take special care to the sections that show one’s academic training and work experience, and leave other information of interest that we consider less important until the end. This is a mistake! The other sections of the structure of your Curriculum Vitae, such as computer skills in the curriculum, can provide the same or more information about you than those that tell you what you have studied and where you have worked.
Specifically, the section on computer skills in the curriculum should stand out. Today more than ever it is essential to master certain programs, even if your work is not strictly related to the IT sector. But, far beyond those ‘basics’, if you want to surprise recruiters, we suggest you know and include some of the most striking applications in your resume. We give you all the keys and we tell you which are the most important, below.
What computer skills do you need to put on a CV
We all have an idea of what the key computer programs are that you need to put on our CV : Word, Excel (including templates), PowerPoint…some companies will also want Photoshop, or a database manager like SAP.
Completing your CV with this information, as well as everything related to your interests, your affections and the paths you have travelled or the associations you have worked with, is all absolutely essential to differentiate and distinguish yourself from the rest in a more and more competitive market.
5 examples of computer skills that you could put on your CV
1. Adobe Illustrator as a computer skill
If you already know and use Photoshop (the leading program for image and photo editing), the next step could be to learn how to use Illustrator. It has a fairly easy learning curve yet carries a certain amount of usefulness with it for. Even if you are not a graphic designer or architect, mastering the basics of this application will allow you, among other things, to be able to personalise any document with a good design and download and edit an infinity of icons for resumes, vectors and illustrations.
2. Jira
Jira is a great tool for project management, to keep track of the work done and the time invested in each task. It is very likely that in several of the companies in which you present your application this software is being used, and if not, you will surprise by including it in your CV.
3. SQL as a computer skill
If you want to show that you are capable of working handling a large amount of information and that you know how to manage a database, SQL will be your ally. It is a standard language that allows you to create, access and make modifications to any database. Without a doubt, an added value for your resume.
4. Advanced WordPress or site publishing
Knowing how to create a web page from scratch, without having to study to be a computer scientist or have programming knowledge, will be a more than interesting point on your curriculum. Therefore, knowing how to handle WordPress is a very good idea if you want to show this skill. You will learn how it works in very few steps.
5. Google analytics
Google analytics is not just about getting into marketing. It is also a useful tool to help you display that you are capable of handling data analysis related to user experience. Start getting a Google certificate whenever you’re thinking of upgrading your computer skills and you can put this on your CV in no time.