skills

plural of skill
as in expertise
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something he had acquired valuable skills during his life at sea

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Recent Examples of skills Rather, let your achievements and skills be the standout feature of your resume, not the design. Sho Dewan, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 Employers want to see proof of your skills, not just hear about them. Sho Dewan, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 Keep in mind that a resume is not just a summary of your career, but rather a tool to showcase your skills, accomplishments, and potential. Sho Dewan, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 Often, the skills these artisans honed on other movies helped prepare them for the leap to directing. Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 28 Dec. 2024 Some of these programs teach transferrable skills—welding, electrical work. Abe Streep, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024 Why should special cases be made against those having higher skills? Phillip Molnar, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024 This phenomenon suggests that many chief executives are benefiting from general market momentum rather than their own strategic decisions or leadership skills. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 Allocate a limited budget to hire skills that compensate for blind spots and quickly build transformation momentum. Phillimon Zongo, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Noun
  • With a diverse and distinct portfolio that delivers disinfection services intertwined with comfort for family members who have recently lost a loved one, the company bolsters client confidence and trust with its support and expertise.
    William Mullane, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Pagel’s expertise, however, stretches far beyond the four Gospels that, by the start of the fifth century, had become the official canon.
    Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
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  • What began as a membership club has facilitated 1,000+ job placements and helped members secure over $800,000 in funding while building partnerships with global brands like Apple, Nike, and L'Oréal. Also driven by personal experience is Ba Linh Le, 28.
    Brianne Garrett, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Sachs spoke at that event, appearing and sounding emotional on stage while eulogizing the young officer, a military veteran who had about two years of experience on the police force.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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  • Follow Shopify’s lead in including AI proficiency in feedback loops — whether through peer reviews, OKRs or team dashboards.
    Douglas B. Laney, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Additionally, applicants must now pass a language proficiency test and attend an in-person interview.
    Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025

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“Skills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skills. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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