Role-specific
Manual, API, mobile, and automation QA roles need different emphasis.
QA skills
Which QA skills to include on a resume
Choose a focused set of skills that match the role and are supported by your work, projects, or training.
Updated September 7, 2026 · cvredo.me editorial team
No duplicates
Synonyms and individual SQL commands should not inflate the section.
Supported skills
Important tools are connected to a company, project, or concrete task.
Core QA skill groups
- Testing types: functional, regression, exploratory, integration, and others you actually used.
- API and data: REST API, Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI, SQL, and specific databases.
- Documentation: test cases, checklists, bug reports, Jira or similar tools.
- Web and mobile: Chrome DevTools, Charles, BrowserStack, Android Studio when relevant.
- Automation: language, framework, CI/CD, and reporting only with hands-on use.
What not to list as separate skills
- SELECT and JOIN are parts of SQL, not separate resume skills.
- Duplicate phrases like module testing and modular testing should be merged.
- Generic traits such as responsible or communicative need evidence in experience, not a keyword list.
- A tool from the job description should not be added unless you can honestly confirm it.
FAQ
How many QA skills should I list?
Use a compact set of relevant skills. The most important ones should be backed by experience or projects.
Should I include soft skills?
A few are fine, but they work best when supported by actions such as stakeholder communication, mentoring, or process ownership.
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