

In 2022 basically every job requires some level of computer literacy. Depending on the position, you might need a different set of software skills. Let’s see some good examples.
Whether you’re working as an HR professional, digital PR pro or graphic designer, the software skills you need to ace at your work are obviously different. There are, though, some basic computer skills everyone needs to put on their resume / CV.
And... Unless you’re working in social media, it’s not 'creating cat memes.'
This article will show you:
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Rajni Ravi
HR Specialist
2107, Barton Centre, M G Road, Mumbai - 400049
0971 2754858
rajniravi@zetymail.com
linkedin.com/me/rajnir-zety
Jan 20, 1985
Married
Indian
Summary
Detail-oriented HR specialist with over 5 years of experience in provided HR generalist support in a company with over 300 employees. At O-Brien IT Created an Access database that ended up being utilized by all divisions, decreasing new hire processing times by over 20%. Seeking to invigorate the company culture at Logicon.
Experience
HR Specialist
O’Brien IT
Dec 2018–now
Mumbai
Key achievement: Created an Access database that ended up being utilized by all divisions, decreasing new hire processing times by over 20%.
Junior HR Specialist
Karify
Jan 2016–Nov 2018
Mumbai
Education
Master of Human Resource Development Management
JBIMS, Mumbai
2014-2016
CGPA: 9.85
BA in Journalism
MITWPU, Pune
2011-2014
CGPA: 97%
Soft skills
Software skills
Languages
Computer skills, also called computer literacy, is a term referring to the knowledge and ability to use the computer and new technology. The basic computer skills include switching the computer on and off and finding files. The advanced computer skills include programming and problem-solving.
Software skills is the ability to use computer programs and tools. The terms “computer skills” and “software skills” are often used interchangeably, as they refer to very similar knowledge. You can’t have computer skills without knowing certain software programs.
According to experts, among the most important software skills are word processing, spreadsheet, and development software. Let’s see what else is on the best computer skills list.
Whether you’re only entering the job market or are a seasoned employee, there are some software skills that are a must on a resume / CV regardless of the sector you work in.
Whether it’s a conference call, writing emails, or data entry, no office can thrive without an office suite. According to data, the most common productivity software is G Suite with more than 55% of offices using it. Here’s a list of the key productivity software skills:
With SEO and SEM dominating the market, digital marketing skills are crucial on resumes from IT, to web design, to PR, to (obviously) content marketing. Nowadays, your business can’t survive without online presence. Here are the crucial skills:
Graphic design used to be a field reserved only for artistically-educated individuals. Now it is relatively easy to gain necessary skills as courses and tutorials are available on the Internet (for a fair price). And since it is now a skill widely sought after by marketing, web design, product, and UX/UI departments, the demand for graphic designers is growing. Here’s the software you need to be acquainted with:
There’s a reason “Big Data” is the recent buzz word. Storing data is a basic process in every company, so knowing how to organize and use it is essential regardless of the branch you work in. Here are the basic skills:
Whoa… You’re telling me programming is a basic computer skill? I don’t work in IT!
OK, I understand your concerns, but according to LinkedIn, the top emerging jobs in India require coding skills. Here are the most popular programming languages (they also happen to be among the high-paying software skills in India):
Recording financial information is part and parcel of running any business. Accounting software helps accounting departments automate their invoices, payments, payroll, bookkeeping, and taxes. Among the most popular accounting software are:
Again, the “Big data” world. And data visualisation is a huge part of it. Whether you work in SEO, product development, or HR, at some point you’re going to have to show the results of your work. And since tables are so 90's, you’re going to have to do that using charts, graphs, and maps. And this is what will help you:
Come on… I don’t need to know how to fix a computer. I have IT support to do that for me! Partially, you are right. It’s not your responsibility to deal with an overheating PC or dysfunctional USB port. But it doesn't hurt to know what to do when your computer freezes. Here’s what else doesn’t hurt to know:
OK, enough with the theory. Let’s see how to write computer skills on a resume / CV to wow the recruiter.
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Here’s some news for you. You don’t have to list each and a very computer skill you have. Contrary to popular belief, a long list of software skills won’t wow any recruiter (not to mention it will make your CV too long).
What you need to do instead is to tailor your resume to the job description. Check what they need and compare it with what you can offer. Only those skills that make that list can go on your resume.
Sounds easy? Now—let’s make your resume even more impressive. You’re going to add those computer skills into every section of your CV. This way they won’t go unnoticed. Ready? Let’s start with the first section—the summary.
Detail-oriented HR specialist with over 5 years of experience in provided HR generalist support in a company with over 300 employees. At O-Brien IT Created an Access database that ended up being utilized by all divisions, decreasing new hire processing times by over 20%. Seeking to invigorate the company culture at Logicon.
See what the candidate did there? They presented their key achievement and mentioned the name of the database software they used. Sneaky, huh?
Junior HR Specialist
Karify
Jan 2016–Nov 2018
Mumbai
See the first bullet point? The candidate directly shows what software they used. See bullet point #3? Updating content on the company’s website means the candidate is familiar with a content management system.
Software skills
You can divide the skills section into two: soft skills and computer skills. It’s not mandatory, though. If you prefer to have one joint list, it’s fine, too. To make this part of your resume more detailed, you can add your competency level (“beginner’, “intermediate”, “expert” or “basic”, “intermediate”, “advanced”). Like this:
Computer skills
Education
Master of Sociology
JBIMS, Mumbai
2014-2016
CGPA: 9.85
Relevant Coursework: Quantitative Research Methods (SPSS, Stata, SAS, R, Python, Excel)
Certificates
Hobbies
As you can see, even the most generic sections of a CV can be utilised to show off with software skills. Take “Education” for example. Even the most non-technical studies will improve your computer literacy.
One more thing. If you have any certifications or licences that prove your computer skills, add them in a separate section for more visibility. They’re often a fast track to careers.
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