To stand out more to recruiters, you have to have brief stories to back your skills up. Simply listing resume buzzwords like: “team player”, “quick learner”, or, “flexible” is not the way to go. All those difficult situations you’ve faced in your previous jobs? It’s time to use them to your benefit! Don’t make the stories lengthy- just long enough to capture attention and earn you a phone call! Here’s an example: ‘Analytical thinking’ “I was able come up with the solution for an issue that caused problems in several departments, through research and great overview of the different tasks each department handles. I implemented a new software to make all ends meet and killed 2 birds with 1 stone, not to mention I saved time and money for the company.” Plus, when you are being interviewed, they can ask you to elaborate and the story will instantly come to you, so you won’t forget to mention it. Educating yourself on the the company culture and goals, and framing your skill-histories around how YOU could bring value will take your resume to the next level. For example, let’s say the company you are aiming for is an Enterprise, one with hundreds of people on board. When you outline why you’re a great team player, add that you love organizing team buildings and have done so successfully several times in the past. Citing real life experiences that are relevant to your target company will always be more meaningful than simply stating that you’re a great team player.