06/15/2026
😎 TOP skills to include in your CV if you are a secondary school/High school graduate. 😎 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
1. Proudly include adaptability, flexibility, and resilience.
Do you remember that you had to attend classes for different subjects each day? Or when you were participating in various extracurricular activities or clubs with different schedules and requirements. How about reading overnight for long hours to pass exams?
That's you, showing adaptability, flexibility, and unwavering resilience.
2. You are Goal Oriented.
Yes, the Goal was to pass the GCE, you organized yourself for months, read many books, attended extra classes, and answered past questions. All these efforts were directed toward your exam for a specified time. These were Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. You passed.
That’s being Goal oriented.
3. Please add Communication skills
Remember when you reluctantly worked on group projects or presented an assignment in front of the class, or explained concepts to your classmates who didn’t understand in class?
That is a communication skill and trust me few people can do that.
4. Don’t you know you know Conflict Resolution?
Remember dealing with disagreements or misunderstandings within a group, team, or other classmates? Even specifically, when you resolve conflicts with a teammate during a debate competition by listening to their perspective, finding common ground, and reaching a compromise.
That’s having conflict resolution skills.
5. I bet you didn’t think you had creativity.
Remember when you had to write essays in English class, engage in art classes, or do other creative writing assignments you did completely offhand?
That’s being creative. It’s not only about super big ideas.
6. You are capable of Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving.
How many academic challenges and puzzles have you solved?
How many hard math problems have you solved, done challenging science experiments, or read literature and philosophy books to analyze themes and symbolism in English literature?
All these build your critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
7. Did you know about Dependability?
Remember participating in group projects or team sports? Remember being a reliable member of the school's soccer team, attending every practice and game, and consistently giving your best effort on the field.
Your commitment to every practice and game shows your unwavering dependability.
8. Oh Yes, Good Listening and understanding.
Remember when you were participating in classroom discussions or seeking guidance from teachers? Or even when you were actively listening during history class to understand different historical perspectives or carefully following instructions from a teacher during a science experiment?
You have become skilled in listening and understanding new information.
9. Yes, Leadership.
Remember those school clubs or student governments where you took roles? You were a class delegate/prefect, you had to maintain order in class when the teacher was absent.
Remember organizing school events, representing student interests, and leading meetings to address student concerns.
That’s you being a leader. It's not about being the president of a country.
These soft skills are often developed and honed through a wide range of experiences and activities during high school. Whether it's through academics, extracurriculars, or social interactions, graduates have ample opportunities to acquire and showcase these valuable skills, which will continue to be useful in the future.
You are skilled, be confident......
Dr. BM Enuh
