How many are too many skills? | LinkedIn (2024)

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How many are too many skills? | LinkedIn (1)By Dipal Desai, Editor at LinkedIn News

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Highlighting your skills in the resume emphasises on what you bring to the table as a candidate.But there are various things to consider when deciding on the placement of this section, shares CNBC Make It. According to career expert Vicki Salemi, you can place the skills section below the education section or at the top of your resume. But make sure to add not more than six skills, shares career strategist Julie Bauke, adding that you can pick the ones that help you stand out based on the job description. You can also reframe and showcase the additional skills within other placements like the experience section, Bauke adds.

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