The app offers some sample resumes you can start with and edit as needed, including job-specific ones for cashiers, dental hygienists, mechanics, receptionists, senior managers and waitresses.

Here are some examples of possible skill sections for jobs in multiple industries and experience levels. Use these as starting points to think about skills on your resume.

Your resume should begin with a short, focused statement that highlights your technical strengths, career goals, and the type of roles you’re targeting. Think of this section as your elevator pitch.

If you're looking for a job that's either fully remote or offers remote work opportunities, "employers tend to desire some specific skills," says Toni Frana, FlexJobs' lead career expert.

Some are including athletic achievements, specifically their performance in marathons. Caitlin Carlson: There's this idea of how you do one thing is how you do all things.