Computer skills in the curriculum

The preparation of a curriculum that accounts for your computer skills is essential today. In this article we tell you how to put your computer skills on a Curriculum Vitae. ✓ Example of programs

Have you learned enough about software and are you looking for a job that allows you to put your computer knowledge into practice? Do you have questions about how to distribute this information and what software to put on your resume ? Then stay and read until the end of the article.

First of all, you should know that there are two ways to put your computer skills on the CV. The first option is through a section of software or programs and the other is through a section of skills . In the curriculum you can put only one of these sections as well as both at the same time. This choice will depend on how much emphasis you want to place on your computer skills.

Before we get into the details, here’s a list of some essential computer skills for today’s workforce. Let’s see.

Computer skills in a curriculum (List)

Today it is impossible to imagine the proper functioning of the economy without the proper use of technology. For this reason, more and more people are encouraged to learn basic and general programs required in various work areas, especially those related to administrative tasks.

Preparing reports, scheduling video calls, managing emails, creating spreadsheets, among other tasks, are in high demand by companies and institutions and are an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your computer skills in a Curriculum Vitae .

Below is an example of the most popular tools.

Examples of basic and general programs for resume in 2022

• Word
• Excel
• Power Point
• Google Drive
• Google Docs / Sheets
• Gmail
• Outlook
• Google Calendar
• Zoom
• Skype

How to put computer skills in the Curriculum Vitae?

If you have been wondering how you can include your computer skills in the Curriculum Vitae , here we explain step by step what you should do.

In a single section “Software” (or Programs)

The management of software and programs are considered hard skills because they are of a technical nature. However, for practical reasons, the term “hard skills” is not usually put in the section as a subtitle. In this case it is recommended to put Softwares or Programs.

Ideally, you should write point by point (in bullet points) the software that you know how to use. In this sense, the order of importance must go according to what is required by the vacancy to be filled.

For example, if you are applying for a digital content creator position, it is recommended that you put it in the following way:

APPROPRIATE

SOFTWARES

• Canva – Expert Level
• Photoshop – Professional Level
• Adobe Premiere – Advanced User Level
• SEMrush – User Level

INADEQUATE

Advanced level of Canva

Intermediate level of Photoshop

SEMrush intermediate level

Semi-intermediate level of Adobe Premiere

On the other hand, it is recommended that you use the level scale mentioned in the first example . Note that this scale may or may not match the order of importance. You can also choose to include a graph where you can demonstrate your level of knowledge in said software or program. As seen in the following image:

In a unique section of “Skills”

If you are going for a skills section , then you can put your computer and technological knowledge in a more general way without specifying the name of the software. As seen in the following example:

APPROPRIATE

SKILLS

• excellent writing
• Mathematical calculations
• Preparation of calendars
• Preparation of visual presentations
• Data collection and analysis
• Audiovisual creation and editing

INADEQUATE

-I have excellent word writing skills and great ability to handle spreadsheets in Excel.

-I have the ability to use Canva and talent to work in Premiere and After Effects

-Excellent creation of graphs analyzing data.

If the vacancy to be filled requires computer skills in a user or advanced level resume, then it will be convenient to put only one of these sections.

On the contrary, if the vacancy requires professional or expert level technological management and you have extensive technological knowledge, then it will be convenient to put both sections separately.

For example, if you are preparing a CV for a computer scientist, engineer, architect or if you have a profession with a high use of technological tools, then it is recommended that you use a software section where you highlight the main software in your area. And then another skills section on your resume where you can more generally mention the use of other programs.

Types of computer programs to put on the resume

Some programs that require user levels are highly required by certain companies. Below is a list of the 3 most popular types of software that you can easily include on your resume.

Office automation software in the curriculum

1. Pack office (Word. Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams, etc)
2. Google Drive (Google.docs, Spreadsheets, Gmail, Google meet, Gmail, etc)
3. Dropbox
4. Skype
5. Zoom

Digital design programs and apps in the curriculum

1. Canva
2. Snapseed
3. Photoshop
4. Indesing
5. Illustrator
6. Capcut

The base software and data analysis in the curriculum

1. PowerBi
2. Google Analytics
3. SEMrush
4. SpyFu
5. Pythom