Developing a Summary of Qualifications / Skills / Profile
- STEP TWO

• Now that you know what you can do, it is time to identify what the employer needs.
• This can typically be determined by thoroughly reading the job description and/or position vacancy announcement. Look at job duties, position requirements and preferences, desired traits, knowledge/skills/abilities (also called KSAs on governmental announcements), etc.
• If you are developing your resume for a database or a class, not for a specific job, this step can be accomplished by gathering job descriptions/vacancy notices from various websites. Get 5-10 different notices or job descriptions and note the common traits and experiences sought. Don't worry about where these jobs are located. You're not really applying for them - you're just trying to get a feel for what employers are looking for in a successful candidate!

  Follow this link to access websites which list jobs - note that the beginning of the list are all general boards then they are organized based on major/career field.

• Our recommendation is to highlight or underline the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) in the job description(s).  Use the worksheet "Job Description to Qualifications made Easy" to work through your match and fit for the career field.
• Now take this information and combine it with the information you have determined about your unique skill set and match them up using a system such as this.

Job Description to Qualifications Made Easy

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