Many job postings (still) list personal qualifications to such an extent that it is hard to believe that there are actually people out there that are a 100% match. To qualify for even the simplest entry-level jobs, we need to be detail-oriented, goal-oriented, ambitious, competent, determined, well-organized and creative. Right? So, it is understandable that many resumes and CV’s advertise many of these wonderful attributes. Nowadays, that is pretty much old school because many employers no longer pay attention to these subjective criteria and hollow phrases. So, if you are an “Engaging and goal-oriented personality with high drive” and you possess a “can-do mentality” and you are a “strong, people-oriented relationship builder”…you run the risk of having your resume rejected. There is nothing wrong with including your strongest skills in your resume but rather than “bluntly” stating them, provide examples from your professional experience that illustrate and prove them. That way you can convince hiring managers because you are showing your skills.