Debate: Best skills to put on a resume - technical vs. soft skills

tech skills all the way!! when deciding the best skills to put on my applications, i focused 80% technical, 20% soft skills. landed 3 interviews last month! hiring managers want concrete abilities they can verify, not fluffy stuff like "good communicator" 💻

@FutureTechie that might work in pure dev roles, but the best skills to put on a resume totally depend on your industry! In UX/UI, my mix is more like:
- 50% technical (design tools, coding, research methods)
- 50% soft skills (user empathy, client communication, team collaboration)

Got my current job because I balanced both! 🎨

ngl when i'm picking the best skills to include, i go hard on the tech stuff:
- programming languages
- frameworks
- tools/platforms
everything else is just buzzwords tbh

As someone who reviews resumes regularly, I'll weigh in on the best skills to put on a resume. The truth is, you need BOTH. Here's why:

Technical skills get you past ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) and prove capability. But soft skills often determine who gets hired when technical abilities are equal. Some of the best resume skills combine both:

- "Led 5-person development team using Agile methodology" (leadership + technical)
- "Communicated complex data findings to non-technical stakeholders" (communication + analysis)
- "Mentored 3 junior developers in React" (teaching + technical)

@Diane J. Hurt that's super helpful! quick q - when listing the best skills to put for entry level positions, should we still try to combine technical/soft skills if we don't have much experience?

Jumping in with data! When analyzing what are the best skills to put on a resume, our research shows:

Top Technical Skills (2026):
1. Programming Languages
2. Data Analysis
3. Project Management Tools
4. Cloud Platforms
5. Digital Marketing Tools

Top Soft Skills:
1. Problem Solving
2. Communication
3. Adaptability
4. Leadership
5. Time Management

The key is demonstrating BOTH with specific examples! 📊

omg this debate is so helpful! trying to figure out the best skills to add to my first post-college resume. think ill do like 60-40 split between technical and soft skills?

help! are certifications considered some of the best skills to put on a resume?? like should i list my AWS cert under technical skills or education or what??

@8Rookie Certifications are definitely among the best skills to include - they're proof you can actually do what you claim! I list them under a separate ""Certifications"" section, then reference the specific skills under technical skills.

My hot take after 6 months of job hunting: the best skills to put on a resume are the ones you can PROVE in an interview. Don't just list "leadership" - be ready to share specific examples. Same goes for technical skills - they'll test you!

Consider this approach for choosing the best skills to put on a resume: start with job descriptions in your target role. I analyzed 20 job posts and found:
- Common technical requirements
- Repeated soft skill phrases
- Industry-specific terminology

Then matched MY skills to THEIR needs. Game changer! 🎯

The debate about best skills to include on resumes misses something crucial: CONTEXT! A startup might value adaptability and quick learning, while an enterprise focuses more on specific technical expertise. Research your target companies!

thanks everyone! love how this sparked such good discussion. seems like the consensus is that the best skills to put on a resume include both technical + soft skills, but the ratio depends on:
- industry
- company size
- role level
- specific job requirements

gonna revise mine with this in mind! 💪