The majority of hiring managers (88%) place a higher value on hard skills than soft skills or work history when vetting resumes, according to new research from ResumeGenius, which surveyed over 800 managers. Information technology (IT) skills, such as blockchain, AI and cybersecurity, are the most in-demand hard skills that employers are hiring for. Here are the top 3 in-demand hard skills employers want to see on your resume, according to Resume Genius:IT skillsSoftware developmentData analysisHard skills have always been an important consideration in hiring decisions, but they've become "an even bigger priority" for companies since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022 and the AI hype that followed, says Eva Chan, a certified professional resume writer and senior digital PR writer at Resume Genius. The most important thing to keep in mind when including hard skills on your resume, or mentioning them in a job interview, Chan says, is to be specific and provide clear examples. "Including hard skills on your resume ultimately tells any employer that you're adaptable, open and able to learn new skills quickly," says Chan.

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