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TOP 10 PITFALLS OF
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
AND ABILITIES
WRITING
TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
There is nothing more embarrassing than having
typos in your knowledge skills and abilities writing.
These errors signals the hiring personnel of your
carelessness and negligence which you do not
want to display, especially if you are in a job
application.
Always re-read your work and proofread it prior to
sending it.
1
LACK OF PROOF
Write examples of your accomplishments or write
statements that clearly demonstrate that you
have the knowledge skills abilities, for the position.
Including these accomplishment and
achievement statements within the text of your
resume.
Be sure to provide a clear and strong
demonstration of your achievements.
2
KEYWORDS ARE MISSING
Remember that the hiring managers read a lot of
resumes, and may sometime skim onto it. So be
sure you have included keywords that will make
your KSA statement writing pop out.
Ensure you customize your ksa writing in every job
vacancy you apply for. These will be good as it will
show hiring personnel's your set of skills in a
particular job offer.
3
CLUTTERED INFORMATION
Keep in mind that you must create a succinct and
brief information about yourself. Your paid and
unpaid experiences, received training and
education, awards, performance appraisals and a
lot more must be included in your KSA responses.
But it should be organized as to not confuse your
reader.
4
DOES NOT MEET THE VACANCY
Before you start writing your KSA answers,
be sure you have read and understood
what the vacancy is for. From here you are
able to relate your KSA appropriately and
this will now be your opportunity to
showcase all you’ve got professionally.
5
TOO GENERIC
Some people write their KSA that obviously
shout “I need a job!” this may dismay your
reader, they may show lack of interest in
reading your piece. It is better to use
language that says, “pick me!, I will be a
great investment for your company.”
Examples of knowledge skills and abilities
are available for you to read.
8
TOO LONG
Having very long non-constructive KSA, will not
only bore your reader it will also piques their
interest in reading your paper.
You can find sample KSA responses available
online, to give you an idea of how to write a great
one.
6
WEAK PRESENTATION
Giving a weak presentation of your KSA, will
greatly affect your application.
Always tell a good story of your accomplishments.
Make it stand out by separating paragraphs so
they are readable and engaging.
Knowledge skills abilities examples may give you
insights on how to prepare for a good one.
9
HARD TO READ
Your knowledge skills and abilities writing should
be written clearly. Use fonts that are easily
readable. Do not give the hiring manager a hard
time in trying to read your artistic font style.
Remember that simplicity is better than anything
else
7
TOO VERBOSE
Remember that you must keep it succinct and
short but not compromising the whole content of
your knowledge skills and abilities sample. Say as
much as possible with few words.
You can maximize your sentences if you try to omit
words such as A, An, and The.
10
Demonstrating your expertise in your
chosen field to put into writing can be tricky
for some people. But let us help you with
this difficulty. We are here to provide you an
outstanding piece that will surely wow your
readers. Come and visit us now at:
knowledgeskillsabilities.com

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Top 10 Pitfalls of Knowledge Skills and Abilities Writing

  • 1. TOP 10 PITFALLS OF KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES WRITING
  • 2. TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS There is nothing more embarrassing than having typos in your knowledge skills and abilities writing. These errors signals the hiring personnel of your carelessness and negligence which you do not want to display, especially if you are in a job application. Always re-read your work and proofread it prior to sending it. 1
  • 3. LACK OF PROOF Write examples of your accomplishments or write statements that clearly demonstrate that you have the knowledge skills abilities, for the position. Including these accomplishment and achievement statements within the text of your resume. Be sure to provide a clear and strong demonstration of your achievements. 2
  • 4. KEYWORDS ARE MISSING Remember that the hiring managers read a lot of resumes, and may sometime skim onto it. So be sure you have included keywords that will make your KSA statement writing pop out. Ensure you customize your ksa writing in every job vacancy you apply for. These will be good as it will show hiring personnel's your set of skills in a particular job offer. 3
  • 5. CLUTTERED INFORMATION Keep in mind that you must create a succinct and brief information about yourself. Your paid and unpaid experiences, received training and education, awards, performance appraisals and a lot more must be included in your KSA responses. But it should be organized as to not confuse your reader. 4
  • 6. DOES NOT MEET THE VACANCY Before you start writing your KSA answers, be sure you have read and understood what the vacancy is for. From here you are able to relate your KSA appropriately and this will now be your opportunity to showcase all you’ve got professionally. 5
  • 7. TOO GENERIC Some people write their KSA that obviously shout “I need a job!” this may dismay your reader, they may show lack of interest in reading your piece. It is better to use language that says, “pick me!, I will be a great investment for your company.” Examples of knowledge skills and abilities are available for you to read. 8
  • 8. TOO LONG Having very long non-constructive KSA, will not only bore your reader it will also piques their interest in reading your paper. You can find sample KSA responses available online, to give you an idea of how to write a great one. 6
  • 9. WEAK PRESENTATION Giving a weak presentation of your KSA, will greatly affect your application. Always tell a good story of your accomplishments. Make it stand out by separating paragraphs so they are readable and engaging. Knowledge skills abilities examples may give you insights on how to prepare for a good one. 9
  • 10. HARD TO READ Your knowledge skills and abilities writing should be written clearly. Use fonts that are easily readable. Do not give the hiring manager a hard time in trying to read your artistic font style. Remember that simplicity is better than anything else 7
  • 11. TOO VERBOSE Remember that you must keep it succinct and short but not compromising the whole content of your knowledge skills and abilities sample. Say as much as possible with few words. You can maximize your sentences if you try to omit words such as A, An, and The. 10
  • 12. Demonstrating your expertise in your chosen field to put into writing can be tricky for some people. But let us help you with this difficulty. We are here to provide you an outstanding piece that will surely wow your readers. Come and visit us now at: knowledgeskillsabilities.com