How do you point out "knowledge" versus "experience" on a resume?

[STT Resident]

Originally Posted by operaphantom2003

The reason I ask is because the rep at the career services center told me NOT to mention it at all since my "knowledge/skills" is different than my background.

Gee, kind of thought that's why its called going to school, gaining more knowledge, and changing careers...

I'm flabbergasted. The rep is an idiot!

Originally Posted by Thursday007

Address it with those exact words. Don't make it complicated. "I have extensive EXPERIENCE in blah blah blah and am knowledgeable with blah blah blah programs and systems.

I agree. Whatever the listed requirements of the specific job, there are obviously hundreds of other things which aren't listed but are applicable to the position and which stand out when listed on the resumé.

[macroy]

I don't think you can completely separate what you did vs. what you know. But as others have said, you can have two sections that "focuses" on those areas. The skills section can highlight what you know. And the work history section (experience) can highlight what you've done. But the two should support each other.

I'd say in your case, you'd put those analysis tools and skills in the "skills" section. But then provide some verbiage on how you used those tools in your experience/work history section.

As for the order of the sections... that depends on the job you are applying to. You want to put the section that best sells you for that job. Or the section that was more focused on in the ad.