Writing a skills section people can trust
A bare list of tools and technologies says little about your level. Connect them to where and how you used them.
Pick only what is relevant to the role
Rather than listing every tool you can use, focus on the skills the posting requires or prefers. A short list you can explain in full is more convincing.
Show proficiency with examples, not bars
Star ratings and percentage bars mean different things to different people, so they do not help the reader judge. Describe examples such as “I produced this result with this tool” in your experience or project blocks, and keep the skills section to concise names.
Group similar items together
Grouping similar items, such as languages, tools and ways of working, on one line makes them easier to read. For certificates and language test scores, include the date obtained or validity period so they can be verified.
Check that you can explain them in an interview
For each skill you list, make sure you can describe one recent time you used it. For tools you only tried briefly long ago, it is safer to remove them or state your level of experience honestly.