'Written skills' or 'Writing skills'?
On a CV I want to write
Excellent writing skills.
But for some reason written seems familiar.
Which is correct?
Writing skills: skills which apply to writing. (Usually meaning composition and language skills, not mechanical handwriting/typing.)
"Written skills", if it meant anything, would mean those skills which had been written down.
Writing skills or written communication skills.
There is also verbal skills.
verbal: relating to or consisting of words
▪ The job requires someone with strong verbal skills. [=someone who is good at writing and speaking]