{"id":5816,"date":"2026-06-09T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/?p=5816"},"modified":"2026-06-09T11:15:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T15:15:52","slug":"job-skills-for-resume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/basics\/job-skills-for-resume","title":{"rendered":"Top Resume Skills Employers Want to See in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

According to NACE’s Job Outlook 2025<\/a> survey, nearly 90% of employers look for problem-solving skills on student resumes, while almost 80% look for teamwork skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your resume<\/a> is where you show employers what you can do, from your work experience and education to internships<\/a>, certifications, and skills. But deciding which skills to include can be tricky. Should you focus on technical skills? Soft skills? The ones listed in the job description?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, test your knowledge with our quiz. Then, we’ll break down the essential job skills<\/a> employers are looking for and how to highlight them on your resume.<\/p>\n\n\n