The Curriculum Vitae (CV) is your first opportunity to make a good first impression, and know that you don't have much time to make that impression. Less than 20 seconds, that's how long you have to capture the attention of recruiters. That is why you should work on your CV so that it does not go unnoticed.

Thus, and taking into account the changes and demands of the current labor market, the Human Resources portal, citing the Ekonomista website, has drawn up a list of some of the most sought-after skills by recruiters.

1. Problem solving ability

All employers expect to find candidates who are able to address challenges or problems and find solutions to them. Ideally, you should highlight this ability on your resume.

2. Leadership skills

Similar to the previous point, leadership ability is another of the most sought after characteristics in a candidate. Therefore, it is not surprising that they go through your resume looking for this characteristic.

For recruiters, a candidate must be able to demonstrate confidence and assurance in decision-making processes. He or she must also be able to listen to those around him or her, to guide and coordinate the team around him or her, or to take the initiative and communicate his or her ideas effectively.

3. Good writing skills

As a rule, a candidate is expected to have good communication skills, and as such, oral communication is understood. But for many companies the ability to communicate in writing is increasingly valued. And it's easy to see why.

Much of the communication between professionals and top management is in writing. In addition, digital avenues are becoming more and more common. For this reason, it is essential that you are able to show in your CV your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

4. Team Consolidation

Team building, which in essence is the ability to guide a work team to achieve the company's goals, is something fundamental to the smooth running of any company.

The ability to work in a team is highly valued by employers. Therefore, it is something that recruiters will pay special attention to in the recruitment process.

5. Performance and productivity

As we said before, candidates capable of contributing to the company's success are sought. For this, nothing better than emphasizing your contribution to the team's good performance and increased productivity levels in previous experiences.