Skills
Post them on LinkedIn.
Write them on your resume.
Share them with recruiters.
But first, make sure you've captured them,
along with the metrics that show you
know how to use them.
Employers focus on skills as indicators of future potential, not just past achievements—so your resume, conversations, and interviews must make them visible.
Value-Added Outputs reveal not just what you did, but how you did it—highlighting key skills like analysis, communication, or leadership through measurable work.
Clearly naming and tracking your skills ensures others see your value, helping you stand out for promotions, new roles, and career growth.
What does a skill look like?
It looks like whatever the one assessing
the skill says it looks like.
That's why it's wise to record not just your skills,
but the story of developing the skill.
Use The My Value App to record skills with multiple names, their source, and a supporting story—ensuring alignment with resume readers and job systems.
Validate your skills through formal assessments, manager feedback tied to Value-Added Outputs, or certifications, adding credibility and clarity.
Watch for declining metrics as a sign to refresh or update outdated skills, maintaining relevance and building Meaningful Competence.
Mastery is an interesting word.
It implies both quality and a minimum.
Above the line, we have mastery.
Below the line, we do not yet have mastery.
But what do we call far, far above the line?
Employers focus on skills as indicators of future potential, not just past achievements—so your resume, conversations, and interviews must make them visible.
Value-Added Outputs reveal not just what you did, but how you did it—highlighting key skills like analysis, communication, or leadership through measurable work.
Clearly naming and tracking your skills ensures others see your value, helping you stand out for promotions, new roles, and career growth.