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Data & Analytics Resume Samples
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Marketing Data Analyst
Analytics Manager
Entry Level Data Analyst
Senior Data Analyst
Big Data Engineer
Entry Level Data Engineer
Data Warehouse Engineer
Senior Data Engineer
Agile Business Analyst
Entry Level Business Analyst
Senior Business Analyst
Technical Business Analyst
IT Business Analyst
Data Science Vice President
Entry Level Data Scientist
Data Science Manager
Senior Data Scientist
Career Change into Data Science
Data Mining Specialist
Data Entry Specialist
Data Entry Clerk
Data Entry Operator
Entry Level Data Entry Analyst
Tableau Developer
Business Intelligence Developer
Power BI Developer
Business Intelligence Manager
Business Intelligence Engineer
SQL Database Administrator
SQL Data Analyst
PL/SQL Developer
Junior SQL Developer
Entry-Level SQL Developer
Senior Actuarial Analyst
Chief Actuarial/Risk Officer
Actuarial Manager
Junior Data Modeler
Oracle Data Modeler
Planning and Supply Chain Specialist
Supply Chain Demand Planner
Supply and Import Planner
Management and Program Analyst
Qualitative Research Assistant
Market Research Specialist / Market Researcher
Insights Analyst
Hadoop Developer
Junior Hadoop Developer
Hadoop Administrator
Big Data Architect
Senior Intelligence Analyst
Entry Level Intelligence Analyst
Director of Data Analytics
Marketing Analytics
Data Analytics Manager
Financial Reporting Analyst
Report Analyst
Data Governance Business Analyst
Data Governance Analyst
Data Conversion Specialist
Artificial Intelligence Specialist
NLP (Natural Language Processing) Engineer
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Machine Learning Intern
GIS Specialist
GIS Technician
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Manager Resume Samples
Chief information officer (cio).
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
E-Commerce Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - 2
Operations Program Manager
Senior Program Manager
Technical Program Manager
Program Director
Microsoft Program Manager
Software Project Manager
Process Operator
Process Manager
Senior Project Manager
Technical Project Manager
Entry Level Project Manager
Data Product Manager
Technical Product Manager
Senior Product Manager
Entry Level Product Manager
IT Product Manager
Operations Associate (Entry Level Operations Manager)
Process Improvement Manager
Technical Operations Manager
Business Operations Manager
Sales Operations Manager
Social Media Strategist
Entry Level Social Media Manager
Social Media Marketing Manager
Social Media Director
Creative Marketing Director
Associate Creative Director
Chief Creative Officer
Senior Product Owner
Agile Product Owner
Entry-Level Product Owner
Technical Product Owner
IT Infrastructure Manager
IT Security Manager
IT Asset Manager
Senior IT Manager
Front Office Manager
Medical Office Manager
Dental Office Manager
Construction Office Manager
Assistant Office Manager
Production Executive
Video Production Manager
Print Production Manager
Film Production Manager
Construction Project Coordinator
IT Project Coordinator
Entry-Level Project Coordinator
Associate Brand Manager
Retail Brand Manager
Creative Brand Manager
Digital Brand Manager
Assistant Brand Manager
Brand Marketing Manager
Assistant Construction Manager
Construction Project Manager
Chief Business Officer
Chief Administrative Officer
VP, Sales Operations
Chief Transformation Officer
Software Project Lead
Project Lead
Senior Director of Technology
Director of Technology
IT Director
IT Program Director
Director of IT
Director of Operations (Healthcare)
Operations Director
Director of Sales Operations
Data Engineering Director
Senior Director of Engineering
Engineering Director
Marketing Project Manager
Marketing Program Manager
Entry-Level Program Manager
Product Marketing Manager
Senior Social Media Manager
Marketing Operations Manager
Human Resources (HR) Manager
Senior HR Manager & HR Director (Human Resources Director)
Customer Service Manager
Marketing Manager
Digital Marketing Manager
DevOps Manager
Portfolio Manager
Business Development Manager
Entry-Level Business Development Manager
Senior Digital Marketing Manager
Sales Account Manager
Entry Level Account Manager
Key Account Manager
Senior Account Manager
Inside Sales Account Manager
Technical Account Manager
Graphic Design Manager
Sales Manager
Regional Sales Manager
Hotel Sales Manager
Automobile / Car Sales Manager
Retail Sales Manager
Accounting Manager
Retail Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Nurse Case Manager
Case Manager
Mental Health Case Manager
QA (Quality Assurance) Manager
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Modern (Free)
Simple, 2-column (Free)
Logistics Manager
Logistics and Supply Chain Manager
Brand Activation Manager
Customer Success Manager
Customer Success Operations Manager
Implementation/Onboarding Manager
Communications Manager
Public Relations Manager
E-Procurement Manager
Back Office Manager
Medical Billing Manager
Engineering Manager
Software Engineering Manager
Data Engineering Manager
Senior Engineering Manager
IoT Engineering Manager
Inventory Manager
Inside Sales Manager
Insurance Case Manager
Insurance Claims Manager
Learning and Development Manager
Growth Marketing Manager
Growth Product Manager
Advertising Manager
Advertising Agency Manager
Advertising Account Manager
Risk Manager
Health Care Risk Manager
Financial Risk Manager
Corporate Compliance Manager
E-Commerce Manager
E-Commerce Operations Manager
Agile Project Manager
Engineering Project Manager
Assistant Project Manager
Healthcare Project Manager
Junior Project Manager
Accounts Payable Manager
Demand Planning Manager
Technical Demand Planning Manager
Security Engineering Manager
Cyber Security Manager
Security Project Manager
Information Security Manager
SaaS Sales Manager
Change Manager
Senior Change Manager
Change Communications Manager
Special Projects Manager
IT Project Manager
IT Program Manager
Associate Product Manager
Agile Product Manager
Software Product Manager
Digital Product Manager
Quality Control Manager
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Warehouse Manager
Warehouse Operations Manager
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Training and Development Manager
Visual Merchandising Manager
Retail Operations Manager
Senior Operations Manager
Healthcare Operations Manager
IT Operations Manager
Purchasing Manager
Program Manager Scrum Master
Bookkeeper Office Manager
Email Marketing Manager
Content Marketing Manager
Marketing Communications Manager
Marketing Account Manager
Senior Marketing Manager
Credit Manager
Sourcing Manager
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Hotel Manager
Hotel General Manager
Contract Manager
National Account Manager
Insurance Account Manager
Strategic Account Manager
Territory Sales Manager
Catering Sales Manager
Maintenance Manager
Project Manager/Scrum Master
Automotive Sales Manager
Assistant Sales Manager
Area Sales Manager
National Sales Manager
Implementation Manager
Implementation Project Manager
Administration Manager
Engagement Manager
Employee Engagement Manager
Plant Manager
Innovation Manager
B2B Sales Manager
Relationship Manager
Client Relationship Manager
Customer Relationship Manager
Salesforce Product Manager
Business Office Manager
Manufacturing Production Manager
Continuous Improvement Manager
RN Case Manager
Training Manager / Manager in Training
Training Project Manager
Senior Training Manager
Civil Engineer Project Manager
Entry-Level Case Manager
Architectural Project Manager
SEO Manager
Recruiting Manager
Category Manager
Procurement Manager
Occupational Health and Safety Manager
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Facilities Manager
Revenue Cycle Manager
Diversity and Inclusion Manager
Revenue Manager
Loss Prevention Manager
SRE Manager
Digital Media Manager
Campaign Manager
Political Campaign Manager
Materials Manager
Operational Excellence Manager
Site Manager
Entry Level Business Development Manager
Senior HR Manager & HR Director (Human Resources Director)
Store Manager
Call Center Manager
Consulting Manager
Clinical Manager
Benefits Manager
Clinical Data Manager
Clinical Trial Manager
Senior Portfolio Manager
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Entry Level Resume Samples
Entry level software engineer.
Entry Level Scrum Master
Entry Level Web Developer
Entry Level Human Resources (HR)
Entry Level Bookkeeper
Entry Level Customer Service Representative
Entry Level Front End Developer
Entry Level Administrative Assistant
Entry Level/Junior Financial Analyst
Entry Level Digital Marketing
Entry Level UX Designer
Entry Level Accountant
Entry Level Full Stack Developer
Entry-Level Sales Associate
Entry Level Cyber Security Analyst
Entry Level Supply Chain Analyst
Entry Level Financial Advisor
Entry Level Electrical Engineer
Entry Level Interior Designer
Entry Level Civil Engineer
Entry-Level Civil Engineer
Entry Level Legal Assistant
Entry Level QA (Quality Assurance) Tester
Entry Level Network Administrator
Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer
Entry Level Network Engineer
Entry-Level (Free)
Entry Level Communications
Entry-Level Journalist
Entry-Level Copywriter
Entry-Level Virtual Assistant
Entry-Level Recruiter
Entry-Level Programmer
Entry-Level IT Support Specialist
Regulatory Affairs Associate (Entry Level)
Entry-Level Loan Processor
Entry Level Software Developer
Entry Level Industrial Engineer
Entry Level Audio Engineer
IT Help Desk (Entry Level)
Entry-Level Executive Assistant
Entry-Level Occupational Therapist
Entry-Level Technical Writer
Entry Level Biomedical Engineer
Entry-Level Radiologic Technologist
Entry-Level Attorney
Entry Level Environmental Science
Entry Level Research Assistant
Entry-Level System Administrator
Entry-Level Java Developer
Entry Level Brand Ambassador
Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer
Entry Level Real Estate Agent
Entry Level Dental Assistant
Entry Level Production Assistant
Entry Level IT Auditor
Entry-Level Pharmacy Technician
Entry Level Medical Coder
Architectural Intern/ Entry Level Architect
Entry Level Environmental Engineer
Entry Level Claims Adjuster
Entry-Level UX Researcher
Entry Level (Two Column)
Junior Graphic Designer
Junior Python Developer
Junior Full Stack Developer
Junior System Administrator
Junior Network Administrator
Junior Mechanical Engineer
Junior Data Scientist
Modern Two-Column
Junior Policy Analyst
Junior Copywriter
Junior Recruiter
Junior Data Analyst
Junior C# Developer
Junior Salesforce Administrator
Junior Business Analyst
Junior Software Engineer
Junior Scrum Master
Junior Web Developer
Junior ETL Developer
Junior Sharepoint Developer
Junior Art Director
Junior Software Developer
Junior Front End Developer
Junior Accountant
Junior Finance Executive
Junior Cyber Security Analyst
Junior Lawyer
Junior Java Developer
Engineering Resume Samples
Software test engineer.
Senior Software Engineer
Lead Software Engineer
Backend Developer
AngularJS Developer
Node JS Developer
React Developer
Freelance Web Developer
Senior Web Developer
Front End Web Developer
Full Stack Web Developer
PLC Programmer
Programmer Analyst
Game Programmer
Java Programmer
JavaScript Developer (Front-End)
iOS Developer
React Front End Developer
AWS Lambda Engineer
Kubernetes DevOps Engineer
AWS DevOps Engineer
Kubernetes Engineer
.NET Full Stack Developer
Java Full Stack Developer
Senior Full Stack Developer
Java Software Engineer
Senior Java Developer
J2EE Developer
Java Backend Developer
Senior Python Developer
Cyber Security Consultant
Cyber Security Engineer
Cyber Security Specialist
Cyber Security Intern
Salesforce Marketing (Cloud)
Salesforce QA / Testing
Salesforce Business Analyst
Salesforce Consultant
QA (Quality Assurance) Analyst/Specialist
QA Engineer
QA (Quality Assurance) Software Tester
QA (Quality Assurance) Automation Engineer
Supplier Quality Engineer
Senior Quality Engineer
QA (Quality Assurance) Engineer
Electrician Apprentice
Electrician
Senior / Experienced Engineer
Electrical Site Engineer
IT System Administrator
Linux System Administrator
Senior System Administrator
Windows System Administrator
Agile Coach
Agile Scrum Master
Senior Scrum Master
Structural Engineer
Design Engineer
Senior Civil Engineer
IT Network Administrator
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer
Experienced Mechanical Engineer
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Senior Network Engineer
Cisco Network Engineer (CCNA)
IT Network Engineer
Wireless Network Engineer
Senior Node.js Developer
Node.js Software Developer
Integration Solution Architect
Enterprise Integration Architect
Validation Specialist
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Test Analyst
Test Engineer
Automation Tester
HVAC Service Technician
Environmental Service Technician
Field Service Technician
DevOps Platform Engineer
Test Automation Engineer
Robotic Process Automation Engineer
QA Automation Engineer
Senior C# Developer
C Net Developer
C# Developer
Technical Support Specialist
Application Support Engineer
Technical Support Engineer
Software Product Support Analyst
Process Engineer
Electrical Project Engineer
Civil Project Engineer
Construction Project Engineer
Chief Security Officer
Electronic Engineering
Electronic Assembler
IT System Engineer
Control System Engineer
Embedded System Engineer
Senior System Engineer
IT Support Specialist
Packaging Sales Engineer
Oracle PL/SQL Developer
Oracle Database Administrator
System Planning Engineer
Transmission Planning Engineer
Development and Planning Engineer
Ethereum Developer
Azure Developer
Cloud Services Developer
Senior Sharepoint Developer
Kafka Java Developer
Freelance Audio Engineer
HVAC Engineer
HVAC Installer
Industrial Sales Engineer
Maintenance Supervisor
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Cloud Architect
Cloud Solutions Architect
Technical Architect
Azure Architect
Data Architect
Enterprise Architect
Implementation Consultant
Senior Software Architect
Experienced PHP Developer
Technical Biomedical Engineer
Robotic Process Automation Analyst
IT Security Analyst
Information Security Analyst
Senior IT Auditor
Software Engineering Director
Senior Environmental Engineer
AWS Cloud Practitioner
AWS Architect
Materials Science Engineer
UAT Test Lead
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Finance Resume Samples
Senior bookkeeper.
Investment Banking Managing Director
Investment Banking Vice President
Investment Banking Executive Assistant
Real Estate Financial Analyst
Investment Analyst
Tax Accountant
Director of Accounting
Senior Accountant / Accounting Executive
Accounting Specialist
Accounting Assistant
Director of Research
Equity Research Senior Analyst
Equity Research Analyst
Financial Aid Advisor
Sourcing and Procurement Consultant
Procurement Analyst
Procurement Specialist
Senior Director of Procurement
Procurement Engineer
Government Auditor
Senior Auditor
Night Auditor
External Auditor
Staff Auditor
Corporate Controller
Assistant Controller
Business Controller
Risk Analyst
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable Officer
Accounts Payable Clerk
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Senior Internal Auditor
Procurement Coordinator
Purchasing Coordinator
Strategic Sourcing Director
Senior Loan Processor
Mortgage Loan Processor
Assistant Director of Finance
Director of Finance
Commercial Credit Analyst
Collection Agent
Debt Collection Specialist
Senior Finance Executive
Senior Vice President Finance
VP Operations and Finance
Claims Analyst
Claims Processor
Senior Payroll Specialist
Senior Cost Analyst
Mergers & Acquisitions Specialist
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Marketing Resume Samples
Email marketing specialist.
Digital Marketing Intern
Digital Marketing Analyst
Digital Media Director
Communications Coordinator / PR Coordinator
Press Secretary
Communications Coordinator
Social Media Content Creator
Content Strategist
Marketing Content Creator
Video Content Creator
Digital Content Creator
E-Commerce Director
Medical Writer
Digital Content Writer
Brand Journalist
Scriptwriter
Videographer
Video Producer
Digital Marketing Executive
Marketing Vice President
Digital Marketing Strategist
Senior Technical Writer
SEO Analyst
Digital Marketing Director
Marketing Director
Brand Director
Senior Brand Strategist
Campaign Volunteer
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Administrative Resume Samples
Call center csr.
Call Center Agent
Call Center Supervisor
Call Center Representative
Sales and Marketing Virtual Assistant
Virtual Administrative Assistant
Freelance Virtual Assistant
Sales Administrative Assistant
Executive Administrative Assistant
Experienced Administrative Assistant
Medical Administrative Assistant
Senior Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant to CEO
C-Level Executive Assistant
Experienced Executive Assistant
Laboratory Research Assistant
Clinical Research Assistant
Graduate Research Assistant
Psychology Research Assistant
Inventory Control Analyst
Inventory Specialist
Inventory Lead
Inventory Clerk
Desktop Support Engineer
Desktop Support Specialist
Desktop Support Analyst
Fundraising Coordinator
Service Desk Technician
IT Service Desk Analyst
Help Desk Technician
Office Coordinator
Clinical Administrative Coordinator
Director of Administration
Office Administrator
Healthcare Administrator
Surgery Scheduler
Medical Scheduler
Schedule Coordinator
Delivery Driver
Uber Driver
Uber Eats Driver
Construction Project Administrator
Facilities Coordinator
Director of Facilities
Facilities Engineer
Facilities Technician
Revenue Cycle Analyst
Revenue Cycle Director
Revenue Cycle Specialist
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- Inventory Manager Resume Guide & Examples for 2024
- Desktop Support Resume Guide & Examples for 2024
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- Service Desk Resume Guide & Examples for 2024
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Sales Resume Samples
Director of business development.
Business Development Executive
Business Development Associate
Senior Account Executive
Advertising Account Executive
Sales Account Executive
SaaS Account Executive
Fashion Account Executive
Retail Pharmacist
Car Sales Rep
Sales Associate / Retail Salesperson
Senior Sales Associate
Wireless Sales Associate
Supply Chain Director
Supply Chain Business Analyst
Logistics Supervisor
Experienced Real Estate Agent
Technical Sales Engineer
Pre-Sales Engineer
Senior Copywriter
Creative Copywriter
Freelance Copywriter
SaaS Account Executive (Alternate)
SaaS B2B Sales
SaaS Growth
Merchandising Assistant
Retail Buyer
Assistant Buyer
Fashion Buyer
Senior Buyer
Sales Director
Hotel Director of Sales
Sales Operations Director
Sales and Marketing Director
Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Senior Sales Executive
Experienced Sales Executive
Sales Team Leader
Technology VP Sales Professional
VP of Sales and Marketing
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Design Resume Samples
Senior ux designer.
UI / UX Designer
UX Engineer (Usability Engineer)
Architectural Designer
Landscape Architect
Minimalist Architect
Senior Graphic Designer / Director of Graphic Design
Freelance Graphic Designer
Creative Graphic Designer
3D Game Artist
Video Game Designer
Senior Game Designer
Interior Design Assistant
Film Production Assistant
Freelance Production Assistant
E-Learning Designer
Senior Art Director
Fashion Design Director
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Legal Resume Samples
Experienced attorney.
Associate Attorney
Litigation Attorney
Real Estate Attorney
Contract Attorney
Corporate Lawyer
Real Estate Lawyer
Employment Lawyer
Experienced Legal Assistant
Insurance Policy Analyst
Legal Compliance Officer
Compliance Attorney
Compliance Auditor
Compliance Engineer
Quality Compliance Coordinator
Commercial Underwriter
Credit Underwriter
Assistant Underwriter
Loan Underwriter
Contract Administrator
Director of Public Policy
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Other Resume Samples
Benefits administrator.
Benefits Coordinator
Benefits Analyst
Benefits Specialist
Human Resources (HR) Generalist
Executive Recruiter
Senior Recruiter
HR Recruiter
Chief Talent Officer
Executive Talent Acquisition Analyst
Talent Acquisition Lead
Clinical Social Worker
Mental Health Social Worker
Social Work Teacher
Design/Chief Makeup Artist
Senior Makeup Artist
Broadcast News Analyst
Broadcast Journalist
Print Journalist
Life Insurance Agent
Health Insurance Agent
Insurance Underwriter
Insurance Investigator
Learning and Development Executive
Group Learning and Development Specialist
Director of Special Projects
Special Projects Coordinator
Software Consultant
Management Consultant
IT Consultant
Business Consultant
Senior Process Specialist
Payments Processing Specialist
Operations Process Specialist
Business Process Specialist
Executive Director for Non-Profit
Non-Profit Employee
Non-Profit Director
Chief Operating Officer for Non-Profit
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How to Make a Resume in 2024 | Beginner's Guide
For most job-seekers, a good resume is what stands between a dream job and Choice D. Get your resume right, and you’ll be getting replies from every other company you apply to.
If your resume game is weak, though, you’ll end up sitting around for weeks, maybe even months, before you even get a single response.
So you’re probably wondering how you can write a resume that gets you an interview straight up.
Well, you’ve come to the right place!
In this guide, we’re going to teach you everything you need to know about how to make a resume, including:
- The 8 Essential Steps to Writing a Resume
- 11+ Exclusive Resume Tips to Up Your Resume Game
- 27+ Real-Life Resume Examples for Different Professions
….and more!
So, let’s dive right in.
How to Make a Resume (The Right Way!)
Before we go into detail about how you should make a resume, here’s a summary of the most important steps and tips to keep in mind:
- Choose a resume format carefully. In 99% of cases, we recommend the reverse-chronological format .
- Add the right contact details. Leave your headshot out and make sure to include your job title , a professional email address, and any relevant links. (E.g.: your LinkedIn profile , online portfolio, personal website, etc.).
- Write an impactful resume summary. Unless you’re an entry-level professional, always go for a resume summary. If you do it right, it’s your chance to get the hiring manager to go through the rest of your resume in detail.
- Pay attention to your work experience section. Take your work experience section from OK-ish to exceptional by tailoring it to the job ad, making your achievements quantifiable, and using action verbs and power words.
- Add the right skills for the job. Keep this section relevant by only including the hard and soft skills that are required for the position.
- Keep your education short and to the point. Your most recent and highest degree is more than enough for a strong education section. You only need to add more details here if you’re a recent graduate with barely any work experience.
- Leverage optional resume sections. Optional sections like languages, hobbies, certifications, independent projects, and others can set you apart from other candidates with similar skills and experience.
- Include a cover letter. That’s right, cover letters matter in 2024, and the best way to supplement your resume is by adding an equally well-crafted cover letter to your job application. To make the most of it, check out our detailed guide on how to write a cover letter .
To get the most out of our tips, you can head over to the resume builder and start building your resume on the go as you read this guide.
New to resume-making? Give our ‘7 Resume Tips’ video a watch before diving into the article!
#1. Pick the Right Resume Format
Before you start filling in the contents of your resume, you have to make sure it’s going to look good.
After all, the first thing hiring managers notice is what your resume looks like, and then they start reading it. So, this is your best chance to make a great first impression.
Start by choosing the right resume format.
There are three types of resume formats out there:
- Reverse-chronological. This is by far the most popular resume format worldwide and, as such, it’s the best format for most job-seekers.
- Functional. This resume format focuses more on skills than work experience. It’s a good choice if you’re just getting started with your career and have little to no experience in the field.
- Combination. The combination resume format is a great choice for experienced job-seekers with a very diverse skill set. It’s useful if you’re applying for a role that requires expertise in several different fields and you want to show all that in your resume.
So, which one should you go for?
In 99% of cases, you want to stick to the reverse-chronological resume format . It’s the most popular format and what hiring managers expect to see. So, in the rest of this guide, we’re going to focus on teaching you how to make a reverse-chronological resume.
Fix Your Resume’s Layout
With formatting out of the way, let’s talk about your resume’s layout , which determines the overall look of your resume.
Does it look organized or cluttered? Is it too short or too long? Is it boring and easy to ignore, or is it reader-friendly and attention-grabbing?
Here are some of the best practices you should apply:
- Stick to one page. You should only go for a two-page resume if you have decades of experience and you’re sure the extra space will add significant value. Hiring managers in big companies get hundreds of applications per job opening. They’re not going to spend their valuable time reading your life story!
- Add clear section headings. Pick a heading and use it for all the section headers so the hiring manager can easily navigate through your resume.
- Adjust the margins. Without the right amount of white space, your resume will end up looking overcrowded with information. Set your margins to one inch on all sides so your text fits just right on the page.
- Choose a professional font. We’d recommend sticking to a font that’s professional but not overused. For example, Ubuntu, Roboto, or Overpass. Avoid Times New Roman, and never use Comic Sans.
- Set the correct font size. As a rule of thumb, go for 11-12 pt for normal text and 14-16 pt for section titles.
- Use a PDF file. Always save your resume as a PDF file, unless the employer specifically requests otherwise. Word files are popular, but there’s a good chance they’ll mess up your resume’s formatting.
Another thing you need to consider in terms of your resume’s layout is whether you’re going for a traditional-looking resume template or something a bit more modern :
If you’re pursuing a career in a more traditional industry, like law , banking , or finance , you might want to stick to the first.
But if you’re applying to a tech company where imagination and innovation are valued, you can pick a more creative resume template .
Want to Save Time? Use a (Free) Resume Template
Anyone who’s ever tried creating a resume from scratch knows how boring the formatting can be.
Before you can even start filling in the contents, you need to tweak the margins, adjust font sizes, and make sure everything fits into one page while still looking good.
What if you could skip past all that and still create a compelling resume?
Try one of our free resume templates . They’re pre-formatted, so all you have to do is fill in the contents.
They’re also created in collaboration with recruiters from around the globe, ensuring that the templates are visually appealing and ATS-friendly!
See for yourself how one of our templates compares to a resume created in a standard text editor:
#2. Add Your Contact Information
Now that we’ve got all the formatting out of the way, let’s get into what your resume is all about— the information you put on it .
The first thing you want to do when filling out the contents of your resume is to add your contact information .
This section is pretty straightforward but crucial. Your contact details belong at the top of your resume in a designated resume header , so the hiring manager can easily find them.
Even if everything else about your resume is perfect, that all flops if you misspell your email address or have a typo in your phone number. If the hiring manager can’t contact you, it’s a missed opportunity.
So, double-check, and even triple-check your contact information section and make sure everything is factually correct and up-to-date.
Must-Have Information
- Full name. Your first and last name should stand out at the top of your resume.
- Email address. Stick to an address that’s professional and easy to spell, like a combination of your first and last name. (E.g.: [email protected])
- Phone number. Add a reliable number where the hiring manager can easily reach you.
- Location. Add your city and state/country. If you plan to relocate for the job or want a remote position, specify it on your resume.
Optional Information
- Job title. Add your professional title underneath. Write it down word for word, whether it’s “Digital Marketing Specialist” or “Junior Data Scientist.” Just don’t make up job titles like “Marketing Wizzard” or “Data Manipulator.” They’re not quirky; they’re just unprofessional.
- LinkedIn profile . We recommend that you include a link to your updated LinkedIn profile since over 77% of hiring managers use the platform when evaluating a candidate.
- Relevant links. Include links to personal websites or any social media profiles that are relevant to your field. For example, a developer could include a Github profile, while a graphic designer could link their Behance or Driblle account, and so on.
- Date of birth. Unless this is specifically required in the job ad, the hiring manager doesn’t need to know how old you are. It’s not important for their decision-making, and at worst, it might lead to age-based discrimination.
- Unprofessional email address. Your quirky, old high school email address doesn’t belong on your resume. Instead of [email protected] , go for a [email protected] type of address.
- Headshot. (USA, UK or Ireland) Depending on the country where you’re applying, it might even be illegal to include a picture of yourself on your resume . While it’s the norm to include a picture in most of Europe and Asia, always check the regulations for each specific country or industry you’re applying to.
All clear? Good! Now, let’s look at what a great example of a resume's contact information section looks like:
#3. Write a Resume Headline (Summary or Objective)
It's no secret that recruiters spend an average of less than seven seconds on a resume .
When you receive hundreds, if not thousands, of applications daily, it's physically impossible to spend too much time on each.
So, what the hiring managers do to go through resumes more effectively is to skim through each resume and read it in depth only if it piques their interest.
This is where the resume headline comes in.
Placed right next to (or underneath) your contact information, this brief paragraph is the first thing the hiring manager is going to read on your resume.
Now, depending on how far along in your career you are, your resume headline can be either a resume summary or a resume objective.
So, how do you choose between a resume summary and a resume objective? Here’s all you need to know:
Resume Summary
A resume summary, as the name suggests, is a two to three-sentence summary of your career so far. If done right, it shows that you’re a qualified candidate at a glance and gets the hiring manager to give you a chance.
Here’s what your resume summary should include:
- Your job title and years of experience.
- A couple of your greatest professional achievements or core responsibilities.
- Your most relevant skills for the job.
Here’s an example of a well-written resume summary:
Experienced Java Developer with 5 years of experience in building scalable and efficient applications. Contributed to a major project that enhanced application performance by 25%. Strong background in Spring Framework and microservices. Aiming to apply robust coding skills to develop innovative software solutions at XYZ Tech Solutions.
Unless you’re a recent graduate or amid a career change, we recommend you stick to a resume summary. Otherwise, a resume objective might be a better option for you.
Resume Objective
A resume objective is supposed to express your professional goals and aspirations, academic background, and any relevant skills you may have for the job.
It communicates your motivation for getting into a new field, so it’s the go-to headline for recent graduates and those going through a career change. As with a resume summary, a resume objective should be brief—around two to four sentences long.
So, here’s what it would look like if you’re a student:
Hard-working recent graduate with a B.A. in Graphic Design from New York State University seeking new opportunities. 3+ years of practical experience working with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, creating illustrations and UX/UI design projects. Looking to grow as a designer and perfect my art at XYZ Design Studio.
Or, on the other hand, if you’re going through a career change, it might look more like this:
IT project manager with 5+ years of experience in software development. Managed a team of developers to create products for several industries, such as FinTech and HR tech. Looking to leverage my experience in managing outsourced products as a Product Owner at Company XYZ.
#4. Prioritize Your Work Experience
The most important part of your resume is your work experience.
This is where you get to sell yourself and show off your previous accomplishments and responsibilities.
If you manage to master this section, you’ll know most of what’s there to know about how to make a resume.
There are plenty of good practices for writing your work experience . But before we dive into all the nits and grits, let's start with the basics.
The standard format for each work experience entry is as follows:
- Job title/position. Your job title goes on top of each work experience entry. When the hiring manager looks at your resume, you want them to know, at a glance, that you have relevant work experience for the job.
- Company name/location/description. Mention the name of the employer and the general location, such as the city and state/country where you worked. In some cases, you may also want to briefly describe the company, like when the organization isn’t particularly well-known.
- Dates employed. Add the approximate timeframe of your employment at each company. You don’t need to give exact dates since the standard format for this is mm/yyyy.
- Achievements and responsibilities. This is the core of each work experience entry. Depending on your field, you want to list either your achievements or responsibilities. List them in bullet points instead of paragraphs, so they’ll be easier to read.
Here’s a real-life example:
Your work experience entries should always be listed in reverse chronological order , starting with your most recent job and working your way back into the past.
Now that you know how to list your experience, we’re going to show you how to write about it in a way that makes you stand out from the competition, starting with:
Are you a student with no work experience? We’ve got you covered. Check out our guide to writing a resume with no experience here.
Focus on Achievements Whenever Possible
One of the most common resume mistakes is only listing responsibilities in your work experience section.
Here’s the thing—in most cases, the hiring manager knows exactly what your job responsibilities are.
For example, if you’re a sales manager, your responsibilities would be:
- Reach out to potential clients over the phone or email.
- Maintain relationships with existing company clients and upsell relevant products.
- Tracking and reporting on leads in CRM.
Coincidentally, this is also the same list of responsibilities for every sales manager out there. So, 90% of all other resumes probably mention the same thing.
To stand out from the competition, you want to focus on writing achievements in your resume instead. These can be how you helped your previous company grow, reach quarterly quotas, and so on.
Let’s compare how responsibilities hold up next to achievements for the same job:
- Exceeded sales team KPIs by 30%+ for 3 months straight.
- Generated over $24,000 in sales in 1 month.
- Generated leads through cold-calling
- Managed existing company clients
Keep in mind, though, that in some fields, there just aren’t that many achievements you can mention. Let’s say you’re a warehouse worker .
Your day-to-day responsibilities probably include:
- Loading, unloading, and setting up equipment daily.
- Packaging finished products and getting them ready for shipping.
- Assisting in opening and closing the warehouse.
In fields like this, it’s pretty hard to distinguish yourself through achievements, so it’s okay to stick to responsibilities instead. You can still make them shine by following the rest of our advice about listing your work experience.
Keep in mind, though, that in some fields, there aren’t that many achievements you can mention. Let’s say you work in a warehouse. Your day-to-day responsibilities probably involve:
- Loading, unloading and setting up equipment on a daily basis.
- Package finished product and get it ready for shipping.
- Assist in opening and closing the warehouse.
In such fields, it’s pretty hard to distinguish yourself, so it’s totally OK to stick to responsibilities instead.
Tailor Your Resume to the Job
Tailoring is what sets an amazing resume apart from an okay one.
Hiring managers don’t need to know about every single job you’ve ever worked at or every single skill that you have.
They only want to know about your jobs, experiences, or skills that are relevant to the role you’re applying for.
For example, if you’re applying for a job doing Google Ads, you don’t need to talk about your SEO internship from eight years ago.
By focusing your resume on whatever is important for the specific role, you’re a lot more likely to stand out and catch the hiring manager’s attention.
Let’s take a look at an example of a job ad:
As you can see, we’ve highlighted the most important requirements.
To tailor your resume accordingly, you just need to mention how you meet each of these requirements in your resume.
You can highlight your relevant achievements and qualifications in different parts of your resume, such as:
- In your resume summary, where you should recap your years of experience.
- Throughout your work experience section, where you should list achievements and responsibilities that reflect your social media marketing experience.
- In your education section, where you can let the hiring manager know you have the degree that they’re looking for.
Include the Right Amount of Work Experience
If you’ve got over a decade’s worth of work experience, you’re probably wondering whether all of it belongs on your resume. In most cases, you’d end up writing a novel if you listed everything you’ve ever done, and that’s not how long a resume should be .
If you’re new to the job market, on the other hand, you probably don’t have any experience, and you’re wondering what you could even add to this section.
So, here’s how much information your resume should include, depending on your level of experience:
- No experience. If you’re looking for your first job , you won’t have any work experience to fill this section with. So, you can either keep it empty and focus on all the other sections or fill it up with any experience gained in student organizations, extracurricular activities, volunteering, and other projects.
- Entry-level. List all your work experience so far. While some of it won’t be relevant, it can still show the hiring manager that you do have some actual work experience.
- Mid-level. Only mention relevant work experience to the position you’re applying for. There’s no need to waste space on jobs that aren’t related to what you’re after.
- Senior-level. List up to 15 years of relevant work experience, tops. If your most recent experience is as a marketing executive , the hiring manager doesn’t care how you started your career as a junior marketing specialist 23 years ago.
Consider Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Software
Did you know that over 70% of resumes don’t even make it to the hiring manager ?
Most companies these days use ATS to evaluate hundreds of resumes instantaneously and automatically filter out the ones that don’t meet their criteria.
For example, if a resume doesn’t mention a specific skill or isn’t formatted correctly, the ATS will automatically reject it.
Fortunately, there are some easy ways to make an ATS-friendly resume .
Here are a couple of tips to help you get past those pesky robots:
- Stick to one page. Sometimes employers set a limit on how long a resume should be. This means that if your resume is longer than one page, it might get automatically disqualified.
- Incorporate keywords. Tailoring your resume to the job helps a ton with beating the ATS. Just carefully read the job description to find hints for what the ATS will be looking for. Then, whenever you find keywords related to your responsibilities and achievements, make sure to include them in your work experience section.
- Use an active voice. Passive voice is too vague and unclear, so make sure to use active voice as much as possible when describing your previous jobs. (E.g.: “Managed a team of ten people,” instead of “ A team of ten people was managed by me.” )
- Leverage powerful action words. Instead of starting each of your sentences with “was responsible for," make your work experience impactful by using words that can grab attention. Saying that you “spearheaded” or “facilitated” something sounds a lot more impressive than “helped.”
Want to make sure your resume formatting passes the ATS test? Choose one of our tried and tested ATS-friendly resume templates , and you’ll be good to go!
#5. List Your Education
The next section on your resume is dedicated to your academic qualifications. Let’s start with the basics!
Here’s how you should format the education section on your resume :
- Program Name. Your major and degree type should be listed. (E.g.: “B.A. in Business Administration” )
- University Name. Add the name of the institution. (E.g.: “New York State University” )
- Dates Attended. Use a mm/yyyy format for the dates you attended. (E.g.: “08/2008 - 06/2012” )
- Location. If your university is less well-known, you can also add the location. (E.g.: “Stockholm, Sweden” )
- GPA. Use the appropriate grading system for the country you’re applying to work in. (E.g.: In the USA, it would be “3.9 GPA” )
- Honors. Add any honors and distinctions you’ve been given. (E.g.: Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude )
- Achievements. You can mention interesting papers you’ve written, projects you’ve done, or relevant coursework you’ve excelled in.
- Minor. “Minor in Psychology”
Pretty simple, right? Now let’s see what an education section looks like in practice:
This example includes all the necessary information, plus an eye-catching award and relevant classes this candidate has taken.
Resume Education Tips
Now that you know how to list your education on your resume, let’s take this section to the next level.
Just follow these expert tips:
- If you’re making a resume as a student and don’t have any work experience yet, you can list your education section at the beginning of the page instead of work experience.
- You can add your expected graduation date if you’re still pursuing your degree.
- If you already have relevant work experience, just keep this section short and sweet. Recent graduates can expand on their education more and add optional information like projects, classes, academic achievements, etc.
- Always list your degrees in reverse chronological order, starting with your highest degree on top. Your highest and most recent degree is usually enough, so if you have a Master’s degree that’s relevant to the job, there’s no need to mention your earlier degrees.
- Don’t add your high school degree to your resume if you already have a university degree. It doesn’t have as much weight, and you can use the space for something else.
- Only mention your GPA if you had an impressive academic career. Anything below a 3.5 GPA doesn’t need to be on your resume.
Are you in the process of applying for college? Check out our guide to writing a college application resume to wow that admissions officer!
#6. Emphasize Your Know-How in the Skills Section
After your work experience, your skills are the first thing the hiring manager is going to look for. In fact, together, work experience and skills make up 90% of the hiring decision .
So, this is the place where you want to mention all the know-how that makes you the perfect candidate for the job.
There are two types of skills you can include when writing your resume:
- Hard Skills. These are measurable abilities. What you can list here can be anything from coding in Python to knowing how to cook Thai cuisine.
- Soft Skills. Also known as personal skills, these are a mix of communication skills , personal traits, career attributes, and more. They can include leadership, critical thinking, and time management , just to name a few.
Your resume should always cover both hard skills and soft skills . Here’s an example in action:
Now, let’s discuss how you should list your most important skills on your resume.
There are a few essential steps you need to follow:
Always List Hard and Soft Skills Separately
Your resume should be easy and neat to navigate. The hiring manager shouldn’t have to waste time looking for a specific skill because you didn’t separate it into the appropriate subsection.
So, just create separate categories for your hard and soft skills.
Depending on your field, you could customize the name of your “hard skills” subsection to something like “technical skills," “marketing skills," or something else related to your field.
Let’s look at an example of what skills look like on a project manager’s resume :
Methodologies & Tools
- Agile Methodology
- SCRUM Framework
- Waterfall Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Critical Path Method (CPM)
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Risk Management
Soft Skills
- Team Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Negotiation
Tailor Your Skills to the Job
You might have some awesome skills, but the hiring manager only needs to know about the ones that are relevant to the job.
For example, if you’re applying for a job as an accountant, your gourmet chef skills shouldn’t be on your resume.
Look at the job ad and list at least two to three essential skills you have that are required for the role. Remember—there’s no need to list every skill you have here; just keep it relevant.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Graphic Design or a related field.
- Tech-savvy, with some background in CMS systems such as WordPress.
- Thrives in a stressful environment and juggles multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Self-reliant, with the ability to manage their own work.
- A can-do attitude and an outside-the-box thinker.
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Keynote, and Pages.
- Basic understanding of Office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
So, the must-have hard skills here are Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Keynote, and Pages. Other good computer skills to have are WordPress or similar CMS systems.
While you can also mention Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, it’s pretty much assumed that you know how to use them since they’re required for most office jobs.
List Hard Skills with Experience Levels
For each hard skill you list on your resume, you should also mention your proficiency level. This tells employers what they can expect from you and how much training you might need.
- Beginner. You have some experience with the skill, whether it’s from some entry-level practice or classroom education.
- Intermediate. You’ve used the skill in a work environment with good understanding.
- Advanced. You’re the go-to person for this skill in your office. You can coach other employees, and you understand the skill at a high level.
- Expert. You’ve applied this skill to more than a handful of different projects and organizations. You’re the go-to person for advice about the skill, not just in your office but even amongst some of the best professionals in your field.
Just make sure to never lie about your actual skill level. Even if you get the job, once you need those skills you exaggerated, it will be pretty awkward for both you and your employer.
Include Transferable Skills
These are the types of skills that are useful for almost any job out there.
Transferable skills can be both soft skills (e.g.: teamwork, creativity, problem-solving skills, and others) and hard skills (MS Office Suite, HTML, writing, etc.)
Whatever job you’re applying to, chances are you have transferable skills from your experience that can come in handy one way or another. So, feel free to include them, even if they’re not specifically required for the position.
Not sure which skills to mention on your resume for your specific field? Check out our list of 101+ essential skills for inspiration!
#7. Leverage Optional Resume Sections
The sections we’ve covered so far are must-haves for any resume. They’re the bread-and-butter for any job application, and if you get them right, you’ll land any job you apply to.
But if you have some leftover space, there are a few optional sections you can choose from to give your resume a boost!
Are you bi-lingual? Or even better – multi-lingual? You should always mention that on your resume!
Even if the position doesn’t require you to know a specific language, it can still come in handy at some point. At the end of the day, it’s always better to know more languages than less.
To list languages in your resume , just write them down and assign them the appropriate level:
- Intermediate
You can also use the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) or the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) proficiency scales.
As a given, you should never lie about your language skills. You never know—your interviewer might turn out to be fluent in the language or even be a native speaker!
Hobbies and Interests
If you want to spice up your resume, hobbies and interests could be just what you need.
While this section isn’t a game-changer, it can help the hiring manager see who you are as an individual.
For example, if you listed “teamwork” as one of your skills, hobbies like team sports can back up your claim.
And who knows? Maybe you and your interviewer have some hobbies or interests in common!
Volunteering Experience
If you’re the type of person who devotes their free time to helping others while expecting nothing in return, chances are that you’re the type of employee who’s in it for more than just the money.
Seeing volunteer experience on your resume tells hiring managers that you’re a loyal employee who’s after something meaningful.
Several studies show that listing your volunteer experience can boost your chances of getting hired, especially if you have little to no work experience.
Certifications
Hiring managers love candidates who invest in themselves, and that’s exactly what they see when you list certifications on your resume .
If you value continuous learning and strive to expand your skill set, that’s always a plus.
Certifications can also show employers how much expertise you have.
For example, if you’re a Microsoft Cloud Engineer and you specialize in Microsoft Technologies, you should definitely include all essential certifications on your resume, such as the Azure Solutions Architect Expert one.
Awards and Recognitions
There’s no harm in showing off a little on your resume. After all, you want to be a candidate that shines above the rest.
So, if you’ve received any awards or recognitions that make you stand out in your field, make sure to add them.
For example, if you’ve been recognized for your contributions to data science or received a hard-to-come-by scholarship , mention it in your resume. Just keep your entries here relevant to the field you’re applying to.
Publications
Whether you’re a freelance writer or a distinguished academic, publications are always impressive.
If you have any published works (online or in an academic journal), you can add them to your resume. Just make sure to include a link so the hiring manager knows where to check your work!
Are you looking for a career in academia? Check out our guide to writing the perfect academic CV to get started!
Working on side projects can show off your passion for your field. Whether they’re university class projects or part-time entrepreneurial endeavors, they’re relevant.
For example, if you worked on a mock software product as part of a university competition, it shows you went through every step of product creation, from ideation to creating a marketing strategy.
This project also shows off your organizational skills , and if you mention it in your resume, you stand a better chance of landing the job you had your sights set on.
But projects can also be personal, not academic. For example, you might manage an Etsy store where you sell hand-made arts and crafts to customers online. This is a great opportunity to highlight your creativity, management, and customer service skills .
Overall, hiring managers love employees who do cool work in their free time, so projects are always a great section to add to your resume.
Looking to kickstart your career? Check out our guide on how to get an internship for useful tips and real-life examples!
Extracurricular Activities
Every college freshman knows that extracurricular experience can make a difference in their application.
Especially if you don’t have a lot of experience outside of school, extracurricular activities are a great way to show potential employers your skills and give them insight into you as a person. Different clubs and after-school projects can help you gain real-life skills and considerably increase your chances of landing your first job after college.
For example, joining a student government organization can hone your leadership skills and teach you how to work as part of a team.
For example, if you’re part of a student government or public speaking club, these activities can help you hone your leadership and presentation skills.
11+ Expert Resume Tips
You’ve got the gist of how to make a resume. Now, it’s time to make it really stand out from the crowd!
Follow these exclusive resume tips to take your resume game to the next level:
- Match the professional title underneath your name to the job title of the position you’re applying for. Hiring managers often hire for several roles at once, so giving them this cue about what role you’re after helps things go smoother.
- Mention any promotions from your previous jobs. Use the work experience entries for them to focus on the achievements that helped you earn them.
- Describe your achievements using Laszlo Bock’s formula : accomplished X as measured by Y by doing Z . This way, your work experience can go the extra mile and show the hiring manager what you can bring to the table.
- Always list your achievements and responsibilities in concise bullet points. This makes your resume more reader-friendly, and it’s more likely that the hiring manager will see your impressive achievements at a glance.
- Don’t use personal pronouns like “I” or “me,” and don’t refer to yourself by name. Stick to a slightly altered third person, like “managed data integrity at XYZ Inc.” instead of “he managed data integrity at XYZ Inc.”
- Name your resume sections correctly, or it might get rejected by the ATS. Swapping out quirky names like “career history” or “expertise” for “work experience” and "skills" makes it easier for the hiring manager to find what they’re looking for, too.
- Prioritize important keywords instead of adding all of them. Make sure the relevant skills, qualifications, and experiences you add all make sense in context, too. Your goal is to get past the ATS and impress the hiring manager.
- Focus on transferable skills if you don’t have a lot of relevant work experience. Any extracurricular activities or personal projects can help you stand out here.
- Add a strategic pop of color to headings, bullet points, or key elements you want to highlight. It can help your resume stand out, but don’t overdo it—you want the information to be more impressive than the color palette.
- Don’t include the line “references available upon request.” Hiring managers already know they can request a list of references from you, so there’s no need to waste valuable space on it.
- Make sure your resume is optimized for mobile viewing. Most hiring managers use their mobile phones as often as desktop computers, so save your resume to a PDF file and make sure your formatting stays intact across any device.
- Rename the resume file you plan to send so it includes your name and the name of the position you’re applying for. It’s a small detail that can turn into a crucial mistake if you forget it.
- Read your resume out loud when you’re done. This is a great way to catch awkward phrases or spelling mistakes you might have missed otherwise.
- Use a tool like DocSend to track your resume. You’ll get a notification any time someone opens your resume, and you can see how long they spend reading it.
FREE Resume Checklist
Are you already done with your resume? Let’s see how it holds up!
Go through our checklist for perfecting your resume and see where you stand!
If you missed some points, just go through your resume one more time and perfect it.
And if you ☑’d everything—congrats! You’ve learned all there is to know about writing a resume, and you’re good to go with your job search.
Need to write a CV instead of a resume? Check out our step-by-step guide on how to write a CV with dozens of examples!
9 Resume Templates for Different Industries
Looking to create an effective resume without dealing with the formatting hassle? Just choose one of the templates below.
#1. Traditional Resume Template
Good for traditional industries like finance, banking, law, and manufacturing.
#2. Modern Resume Template
Good for both contemporary and forward-looking industries, including entrepreneurship, medical technology, and engineering.
#3. Creative Resume Template
Good for creative industries, including entertainment, design, and architecture.
#4. Minimalistic Resume Template
Good for experienced professionals in basically any industry who want to let their achievements do the talking.
#5. IT Resume Template
Good for any IT-related profession like software development, cyber security, and DevOps engineering.
#6. Tech Resume Template
Good for the tech industry and everything it encompasses.
#7. College Resume Template
Good for college students and recent graduates alike.
#8. General Resume Template
Good for multiple industries, including HR, education, and customer service.
#9. Executive Resume Template
Good for senior professionals across different industries, including hospitality, marketing, and logistics.
17+ Resumes for Different Jobs
Knowing how to write a resume is one thing, but making a resume that stands out is something entirely different. Without inspiration, even top career experts might stumble on a roadblock or two.
Check out the following effective resume examples for specific jobs to get a better sense of what a good resume looks like:
#1. Nurse Practitioner Resume Example
Check out our full guide to writing a nurse resume here.
#2. Data Scientist Resume Example
Check out our full guide to writing a data scientist resume here.
#3. Business Analyst Resume Example
Check out our full guide to writing a business analyst resume here.
#4. Digital Marketing Resume Example
Check out our full guide to writing a digital marketing resume here.
#5. Software Engineer Resume Example
Check out our full guide to writing a software engineer resume here.
#6. Construction Project Manager Resume Example
Check out our full guide to writing a construction project manager resume here.
#7. Customer Service Resume Example
Check out our full guide to writing a customer service resume here.
#8. High School Resume Example
Check out our full guide to writing a high school resume here.
#9. Student Resume Example
Check out our full guide to writing a student resume here.
#10. Server Resume Example
Check out our full guide to writing a server resume here.
#11. Actor Resume Example
Check out our full guide to writing an actor resume here.
#12. Web Developer Resume Example
Check out our full guide to writing a web developer resume here.
#13. Engineering Resume Example
Check out our full guide to writing an engineering resume here.
#14. Computer Science Resume Example
Check out our full guide to writing a computer science resume here.
#15. Architect Resume Example
Check out our full guide to writing a data analyst resume here.
#17. Remote Job Resume Example
Check out our full guide to writing a remote job resume here.
#18. Sales Associate Resume Example
Check out our full guide to writing a sales associate resume here.
#19. Receptionist Resume Example
Check out our full guide to writing a receptionist resume here.
Want to see more examples? Check out our compilation of 80+ resume examples for different fields .
- Administrative Assistant Resume
- Bartender Resume
- DevOps Engineer Resume
- Executive Assistant Resume
- Flight Attendant Resume
- Graphic Designer Resume
- Paralegal Resume
- Pharmacist Resume
- Recruiter Resume
- Supervisor Resume
Next Steps After Your Resume
Now that we’ve covered everything you need to know about how to make a resume, it’s time to talk about the rest of your job application.
After all, your resume is only the first step in your job search. To land the job you deserve, you also need to write a captivating cover letter and ace that upcoming interview. Here’s how:
#1. How to Write a Convincing Cover Letter
The companion piece to every resume is the cover letter.
Most job-seekers flinch when they hear that they have to write a cover letter. What do you even mention in a cover letter, anyway? If you were good at writing cover letters, you’d be applying for a job as a writer !
In reality, though, writing a cover letter is very simple once you know its purpose.
Think of your cover letter as a direct message to the hiring manager. It’s your chance to briefly explain why you’re such an awesome fit for the position. And with a few cover letter tips to point you in the right direction, you’ll write the perfect cover letter for your job application.
Just follow this structure:
- Add the contact details. Include the same contact information as on your resume, plus additional contact details for the hiring manager, including their name, job title, the company’s name, and location.
- Introduce yourself. Start your cover letter by mentioning who you are, what your work experience is, and why you’re interested in the position. Mention a standout achievement or two, relevant skills, and what you’d like to do for the company you’re applying for.
- Explain why you’d excel at the job. Find the requirements in the job ad that you meet, and elaborate on how you fulfill the most important ones. Research the company so you know what you like about it, and mention it in your cover letter. Make sure to convey your enthusiasm for the job and confidence that you’ll be a great fit for their team.
- Wrap it up politely. Conclude your cover letter by recapping your key selling points and thanking the hiring manager for their time. Then add a call to action, such as “Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at the provided phone number so that we can discuss my application in greater detail.” Then, add a closing line and follow it with your full name.
Sounds easy, right? Here’s a real-life example to drive the point home:
Do you need more help perfecting your cover letter? Learn what the most common cover letter mistakes are and check out cover letter examples for all professions here.
#2. How to Ace Your Next Interview
Once you’ve perfected both your resume and cover letter, there’s only one thing left.
It’s time for the final step—the dreaded job interview.
Whether you’re an extrovert or an introvert, you probably hate the interviewing process. No matter how experienced you are, it can be nerve-wracking. Sitting there while someone’s prodding into your past experiences and judging you isn’t fun.
But did you know that most interviewers ask the same questions?
That’s right—all you have to do is learn how to answer some of the most common interview questions, and you’ll be an interview away from landing your dream job!
Just check out our complete guide to the 35+ Job Interview Questions and Answers and learn how to ace your next interview.
FAQs on How to Make a Resume
Do you still have some questions about making a resume? Check out the answers to the most frequently asked questions below!
#1. What does a good resume look like in 2024?
For your resume to look good in 2024, make sure it’s organized and clean and isn’t longer than one page.
Be sure to include information that adds value to your application—leave out the focus on your relevant work experience and skills that you can back up, and list as many achievements as possible.
If you’re using a resume template, choose one based on your industry. Conservative industries like law, banking, and business require more traditional resume templates. But if you’re going for an industry like design, architecture, or marketing, you can go for a creative resume template .
Remote work is also big in 2024, so if that’s what you’re after, tailor your resume to match the job you want.
#2. How do you make a resume in Word?
The best way to create a resume in Word is to use a pre-designed Microsoft Word template. To access them, you should:
- Open MS Word
- Click “file” from the menu bar
- Select “new”
- Type “resume templates” in the search bar
That said, Word resume templates are generic, hard to personalize, and overall not very stylish.
Want a resume that looks good and is extremely easy to make? Check out resume templates to get started!
#3. How do I write a resume for my first job?
If you’re writing your first-ever resume for an entry-level position, the hiring manager won’t expect you to have any work experience.
However, you can make up for your lack of experience with your skills and academic achievements.
For example, you can take advantage of extracurricular activities, internships, volunteering experiences, and other non-professional experiences. You can use them to highlight the skills you’ve gained and what you’ve achieved so far.
So, your first job resume should have a resume objective, emphasize your education, and replace your work experience with any internships, volunteering, independent projects, or other experiences.
#4. How to make a resume on Google Docs?
You can make a resume on Google Docs by choosing one of their templates and filling it in on the go.
All you have to do is go to your Google Drive’s template gallery, choose your preferred template, fill in your information, and your Google Docs resume is ready to go!
That said, Google Docs templates aren’t the most user-friendly choice. You don’t have much flexibility with the layout and formatting isn’t that easy. For example, you tweak a section to the slightest, and the whole resume becomes a mess.
If you want an easier option, check out our resume builder !
#5. What kind of resume do employers prefer?
Typically, employers prefer one-page-long resumes that follow the reverse chronological format.
Hiring managers receive hundreds of resumes every day, so they don't have the time to read three-page resumes. Try one of our one-page resume templates so you don’t go over the recommended resume length.
Meanwhile, the reverse-chronological format is the most popular because it draws attention to your most recent jobs and professional achievements, which is the #1 most important thing hiring managers look at when evaluating a resume.
#6. How many jobs should you put on your resume?
You should only include relevant job positions on your resume.
This means that your work experience section should be tailored to the job you are applying for. If you’ve worked five different jobs and they can all add value to your current application, then you should include all five.
If, on the other hand, you’re applying for, say, a customer service position and some of your past jobs don’t have anything to do with customer service, you should skip them.
#7. Should I put my address on my resume?
You can put your location (city, state, or country) on your resume, but you don’t need to put your entire physical address.
Putting a physical address on a resume was the norm back when companies would contact you via mail. In today’s world, everyone communicates via email, which is why adding a correct and professional email address to your contact information section is far more important than putting your physical address.
So, just include your location or-–if you’re a remote worker—specify you prefer to work remotely by writing “working remotely from [location].”
#8. What information should I leave out of my resume?
As a general rule, you shouldn’t include your birthday or your headshot on your resume. This norm varies from country to country but it applies to the USA, Canada, and UK.
If you have plenty of achievements to list under your work experience, then you can leave your basic work responsibilities out of your resume.
In your education section, you should only include your highest and most recent degree. So, if you hold a Ph.D., you can list that and your Master’s degree and leave your Bachelor’s degree and high school diploma out.
Finally, leave out any skills that aren’t relevant to the job you’re applying for.
#9. Is a resume a CV?
Depending on where you are, a CV (Curriculum Vitae) and a resume might be completely different things.
In most of the world, though, including Europe and Asia, they are used interchangeably for the same document. Both CVs and resumes are one to two pages long, and list skills and experiences relevant to the position you’re applying for.
Sometimes more detailed resumes that go over one page are referred to as CVs. These are typically only used by senior professionals, executives, CEOs, etc.
In the USA, however, a CV is a completely different document. Typically, CVs are detailed and comprehensive documents that highlight your entire academic and professional history. They’re often used for academic, scientific, or research positions, which is why this type of CV can also be referred to as an academic CV.
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#10. Should I write my own resume?
Yes, you should always write your own resume.
Your resume is your opportunity to show the hiring manager your communication, writing, and presentation skills . Employers also evaluate you based on how effectively you can convey information about yourself, and there’s no one that can represent you better than yourself.
Writing your own resume lets you introduce yourself authentically. You have the best understanding of your skills and experiences, and you can personalize them to make your resume stand out.
And, as a bonus, the experience of writing your resume yourself can be reflective and insightful, so it might help you understand your professional journey and career goals better.
#11. Can a resume be two pages?
Generally, we strongly recommend that your resume stick to one page.
Hiring managers go through hundreds of resumes every day, and keeping your resume to one page increases the odds that they’ll see your qualifications faster.
In some cases, like when you have a lot of relevant experience, your resume can go over two pages. But this exception is reserved for senior professionals with over a decade of relevant experience and tons of skills and achievements that simply can’t fit on one page.
#12. Is a simple resume okay?
Absolutely, a simple resume is often more than okay—it's preferable.
Before your resume even gets to the hiring manager, a complicated layout could get it rejected by the applicant tracking system (ATS). A simple resume template can help get your application straight to the hiring manager.
A clean layout can also make sure that your resume is easily readable and looks professional. This can focus the hiring manager's attention on your work experience and skills without excessive clutter or flashy colors to distract them.
Key Takeaways
And that’s a wrap!
If you’ve followed all of our advice until now, congrats! You’re probably an expert on how to make a resume.
To recap, let’s go through some of the most important lessons we’ve learned so far...
- Use the right resume builder to make the process as smooth as possible. You don’t want to mess around with formatting for hours before even starting to work on your resume!
- Focus on your achievements over responsibilities. This can help you stand out from all the other applicants, especially if you back your claims up with data.
- Include all the must-have sections, like the resume summary, work experience, education, and skills. Then leverage optional sections if you have leftover space.
- Tailor your resume for the job you’re applying for. Everything listed on your resume should be relevant to the specific job you’re applying for, and you should write a new resume for every new job application.
- Take the time to perfect your cover letter. It’s just as important as your resume, so make sure you pay as much attention to it!
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Resumes are still the most important document in your job search . Generating a professional and interesting resume isn’t easy, but there is a standard set of guidelines that you can follow. As hiring managers usually only spend a short time looking over each resume, you want to make sure that yours has a reason for them to keep reading.
If you’re looking to write a resume, rewrite a resume you already have, or are just curious about resume format, then you’ve come to the right place. This article will go through the steps to writing an excellent resume, as well as offering examples for what sections of the resume should look like.
Key Takeaways:
A resume is a short document that details your professional history in a way that tailors your experience and skill set for the particular job you’re applying for.
Resumes follow a few standard formatting practices, which hiring managers and recruiters expect to see.
Highlighting your work experience, skills, and educational background with relevant keywords can help you get past applicant tracking systems and into more interviews.
How to write a resume
Writing a resume involves using the proper formatting, writing an introduction, and adding your work experience and education. Stuffing your entire professional life into a single page resume can feel overwhelming, but remember that you’re distilling the relevant parts of your professional experience in order to catch the eye of the recruiter .
Formatting your resume. To start, use a word processor such as Microsoft Word or Google docs. Standard resume formatting calls for:
1 inch margins
10-12 point font
A professional, commonly-used font
Additionally, there are three resume formats that are commonly used. Most people should stick with a chronological resume format , but the combination resume format and functional resume format can be effective for more advanced workers or those who have significant gaps in their resume.
Write a resume header . It doesn’t matter if you have the best resume in the world if the hiring manager can’t contact you. Every single resume should include the following contact information:
Your full name. First and last.
Your phone number. Use a personal phone number, and make sure your voicemail is set up properly.
Your email address. Nothing inappropriate — [email protected] is a safe choice.
Location. City, State, Zip Code is fine, but you can include your full mailing address if you think it’s appropriate.
Your social media (optional). LinkedIn is the obvious one you’d want to include, but make sure your profile looks good. If you have an online portfolio , either on a personal blog/website or on a site like Journo Portfolio , feel free to include that here as well.
Your job title. Also optional, but can be useful for applicant tracking systems.
Resume introduction. You have four options for your resume introduction: a resume objective, summary statement, resume profile, or qualifications summary. For most job-seekers, a resume summary statement is the best choice. Regardless of which resume introduction you choose, avoid first-person pronouns (I/me/my).
Resume objective. A resume objective is the goal of your resume. Since the objective of every resume is to land a job, this is not the most original or impressive opener you can have.
On the other hand, it’s a good choice for an entry-level applicant or someone who is changing career paths . This should be a 1-3 sentence summary of why you’re motivated to get the position you’re applying for.
Who should use a resume objective: Entry-level applicants, career-changers, and recent college graduates.
Resume summary. This is the best opener for most job-seekers. As the name suggests, a resume summary highlights the most salient aspects of your resume.
It should include your current position, how many years of experience you have, some of your biggest achievements, and possibly your career goals. This should be a 1-3 sentence spiel and should include some quantifiable experiences.
Who should use a resume summary: Most job seekers; anyone with quantifiable accomplishments to emphasize and a broad range of skills.
Qualifications summary. A bullet point list (4-6 points is the sweet spot) of your qualifications for the position. It’s best used by applicants going for jobs that require a fixed skill set. It’s not a great choice for entry-level applicants who lack quantifiable achievements.
You’ll notice that a qualifications summary takes up more space than a resume objective or summary, but it can actually save the hiring manager time if you provide a bunch of valuable information right off the top.
Who should use a qualifications summary: Those applying to a job with requirements for certain skills and job-seekers who have a lot of experience in their industry and/or field.
Resume profile. A resume profile is similar to a resume summary, but goes into more detail about your accomplishments at your current or former job, while also telling the reader about your career goals. Think of a resume profile as a section that pulls all the best parts of your work experience section into one place.
Who should use a resume profile: Anyone with significant accomplishments under their belt, expertise in a niche field, or applying to a job in the same industry that they have lots of experience in.
Resume headline. Resume headlines aren’t necessary, but you can include one alongside any of the four types of resume introduction listed above. A resume headline comes between your contact information and the resume introduction of your choice.
Headlines can be used by entry-level applicants and experienced job-seekers alike. The important point is that your headline should be short and to the point. Additionally, you should use title case when writing your resume headline (capitalize words as you would for a book title).
Who should use a resume headline: Any job-seeker who wants to showcase their experience or unique value right off the bat.
Work experience. Your work experience section is the place to let hiring managers know that you have relevant experience that would allow you to handle the job you’re applying for.
If you’re using the chronological resume format, your work experience section would come after your resume summary/objective. In a funcitonal reumse, it would follow your skills section. Either way, work experience should be listed in reverse-chronological order (most recent experience at the top).
When listing your work experience, you should include all of the following information:
Job title. Start by stating the position you held at the company. These are easy cue for the hiring manager to look at and determine whether your past positions would help you succeed at their company.
Company Info. Include the name of the employer, the location where you worked, and perhaps a brief description of the company, if it isn’t a well-known name.
Dates Employed: Use the mm/yyyy format if you want to be sure that most applicant tracking systems (ATS) will pick it up. Whatever format you use for dates, be consistent, or your resume will look sloppy.
Job Description. Don’t just list your job’s responsibilities; hiring managers and recruiters already have an idea of your duties based on the job title. Instead, list your most important and impressive responsibilities/achievements at the job with bullet points. Determine which of these are most relevant for your new role based on the job description.
Ideally, each bullet should be no longer than a single line. However, two lines is acceptable, if used sparingly.
Always start with a strong action verb, followed by a quantifiable achievement and a specific duty. For example: “Developed ad campaigns for clients, increasing sales by an average of 27%.” Each job title should include 3-5 bullet points.
The order that you include this information can be changed around, as long as you are consistent throughout your resume. However, the bullet points detailing your job’s achievements should always be the last item for each entry.
It’s important that you tailor your resume’s work experience section to the job you’re applying for. We recommend reading the job description carefully and highlighting the action verbs in one color and the skills, adjectives, and job-specific nouns in a different color.
Educational background. In almost all cases, your education section should come after your professional history. If you’re a recent college graduate with limited work experience, you may choose to put your educational achievements first.
Like the section on your professional history, educational experiences should come in reverse-chronological order, with your highest level of education at the top. If you have a college degree, you don’t need to add any information about your high school experience. If you didn’t finish college, it’s okay to give a list of what credits you did complete.
Each educational experience can be listed in the following format:
Degree/Program Name College/University Name Dates attended
You don’t need to add anything else, especially if your resume is already impressive enough. But if you’re struggling to fill up the page, or you feel that aspects of your educational experience will help make you a standout, you may consider also including:
Minor. If you think it rounds out your not-exactly-relevant-to-the-job major nicely.
GPA. Only if it was 3.5 or higher. Otherwise, it’s not going to do you any favors to include this.
Honors. Dean’s List, Cum Laude, etc.
Achievements. If you wrote a killer thesis/dissertation that showcases intimate knowledge relevant to the job to which you’re applying, you can include its title and a very brief description.
Extracurricular activities. Only include if they’re relevant. For example, if you’re applying for a management position and you were president of your student government.
Certifications/Licenses. If the job you’re applying for requires/likes to see certain certifications or licenses that you have, you may include them in this section as well.
Skills section. Your impressive skills should be scattered logistically throughout your professional history section, but you should also include a section solely dedicated to highlighting your skill set . Skills can be broken down into two categories:
Hard skills are skills you learn through training and indicate expertise with a technical ability or job-specific responsibility.
Soft skills are your personality traits, interpersonal abilities, and intangible qualities that make you more effective at your job.
Your resume should have a healthy mix of hard and soft skills, as both are essential to job performance. However, since soft skills are harder to prove in the context of a resume, we recommend leaning more toward hard skills. Additionally, whenever you list a soft skill, make sure that it has a correlating item in your work experience section.
For example, if you say you are skilled in collaboration, you should mention a time when a team project was a major success somewhere in your work experience section.
Optional sections. If you still have space left or there’s more you want to show off that doesn’t quite fit in any of the above sections, you may consider adding an additional section covering one or more of the below categories:
Language . Being bilingual is always impressive, and can be included on a resume for any company. Highlight this more if your position involves liaising with international distributors and/or clients. Don’t lie about your proficiency level.
It may be best to not mention it if you’re not particularly proficient speaker . Such as if you took courses in school, or haven’t really managed to gain fluency. It can end up looking like an attempt to inflate your credentials, which you want to avoid.
Volunteer experience . Always a good thing to include. It shows you’re a team player who behaves in a way that promotes the greater good, without thought of personal gain. Especially good for entry-level candidates and those applying for jobs at a non-profit. If you have gaps in your work history, you can also consider including volunteer experiences in your work history section instead.
Personal projects. A personal blog, published works, or a portfolio of your past projects are all good things to include. They show you take initiative, enjoy and take pride in your work, and that you can handle the responsibilities of the job, if relevant.
Certifications/licenses. If you didn’t include these in your education section, this is another good place to list relevant certifications or licenses that you have.
Interests . This is largely just a space filler if your resume is light in other areas. However, if your hobbies are directly related to the job that you’re applying for, it’s not a bad idea to include them. And it might draw a recruiter’s attention if you end up sharing some of the same interests as they do.
If you have several seemingly random items that are valuable, but don’t warrant creating a whole separate section for, you can also make a section called “Additional Experience.” Here you can include all of the above categories in one place. Just make sure that each item is clear and easy for readers to understand.
Resume samples
Now that we have a good idea of how to write a resume, let’s take a look at some example resumes:
Jack Pilgrim Washington , DC 14015 – (555) 444-3333 – [email protected] – www.linkedin.com/jpilgrim Resume Summary Graphic designer with 3+ years of experience creating and implementing promotional materials and social media graphics. Worked with sales and marketing teams to increase inbound calls by 23% YoY through compelling digital media. Adept at planning, managing, and prioritizing multiple deadlines at once, and thrives in fast-paced work environment. Work Experience Creative Designs | Washington, DC Lead Graphic Designer | June 2018-Present Worked with sales and marketing teams to create landing pages, sales proposals, and supporting media elements to drive sales by over $250,000 per quarter Trained, managed, and mentored team of 4 junior designers to fulfill 40+ project orders on a weekly basis Conducted UX research through surveys, usability testing, and data analysis to plan content marketing strategy, driving organic search traffic by 12% Presented proposals, results, and status updates to set of 4-7 clients, ensuring customer satisfaction at or above 95% for 3 years straight Happy Place | Alexandria, VA Junior Graphic Designer | July 2016-May 2018 Translated client needs and branding strategies into design and content strategy, increasing client retention by 22% Reduced project turnaround time by 8% by Utilizing web-based ticket system for completing and archiving finalized pieces Posted digital artwork to network IPTV using web interface to produce high-end info-graphics and other materials Happy Place | Alexandria, VA Marketing Intern | September 2015-July 2016 Assisted marketing team with data collection, analysis, and presentation using Google Analytics Drew up storyboards for new marketing campaigns alongside sales team, increasing brand awareness through social media Wrote 500-1000 word articles to pair with graphical elements on page, leading to a 40% boost in engagement on company website Education Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, Georgia May 2016 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design Skills Adobe Creative Suite Typography HTML/CSS WordPress Collaboration Organization
Allison Neederly Chicago, Illinois , 60007 | (333) 222-1111 | [email protected] | www.linkedin.com/allison.neederly Resume Summary Dedicated customer service representative with 4+ years experience resolving customers’ needs in-person, online, and over the phone. Top achiever at XYZ Inc. with a 100% customer satisfaction rate for Q1 of 2020. Friendly personable, and knowledgable about company’s products and services. Relevant Skills Customer Service Responded to upwards of 200 customer queries daily with XYZ Inc., reducing the average wait time by 56% and increasing customer satisfaction rates by 13% Ability to resolve conflict and create a positive atmosphere for shopping for both new and existing customers through technical proficiency Expert product knowledge and communication skills, and experience training and mentoring new customer service staff Web Chat and Phone Skilled in 3 web chat platforms for helping online customers resolve their queries quickly and accurately Achieved fastest call resolution rate at XYZ Inc., with an average resolution time of under 5 minutes per customer Performed outbound calls for customer satisfaction surveys, as well as writing web-based surveys for 10,000+ customers Troubleshooting Detailed product knowledge allowed for customer technical issues to be resolved at rate within top 5% of all customer service associates at XYZ Inc. Created manual for step-by-step directions for troubleshooting that was implemented for team of 100+ customer service reps Positive attitude took average tech-related negative response from 1/5 stars to 4/5 stars, increasing trust in brands and services Work Experience XYZ Inc. | Philadelphia, PA Customer Service Associate New Look Global | Burlington, VT Junior Customer Service Representative L.L. Bean | Burlington, VT Sales Associate Education University of Vermont | Burlington, VT May 2012 Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
Priya Laghari New York, NY | (222) 111-0000 | [email protected] | www.priyabizdev.com Resume Profile Strategy Development: Grew John Deere’s international sales by 13% by tapping into undeserved countries in Southeast Asia Management: Oversaw a team of managers representing marketing, sales, and product teams. Streamlined collaborative, cross-functional communications through agile and scrum management system CRM: Developed, customized, and implemented new customer relationship management database for accounts totaling over $10M in value Work Experience Business Development Manager 01/2015-Present Microsoft | Redmond, WA Developed product strategies and roadmap for Google AdWords, increasing inbound traffic by 26% YoY Reduced time training on new software by 50% for new and existing employees by implement e-learning programs Spearheaded digital marketing campaign worth $1M that saw a return of 200% in first year by qualifying leads earlier in the sales funnel Regional Sales Manager 11/2012-01/2015 Big Things Inc. | St. Louis, MO Managed territory encompassing 29 regional locations with an annual revenue of approx. $55M Worked with C-level executives to plan business strategies, resulting in 20% reduction in overhead costs Increased client retention by 12% in first year by implementing a CRM approach based on account profiling and elevating levels of relationship selling Account Manager 02/2009-11/2012 Solutions Corp. | Chicago, IL Implemented and developed CRM strategic plans, increasing retention of long-term clients by 22% Maintained 50+ accounts totaling over $35M in value Generated leads through one-on-one consultation via phone inquiries, online check-ins, and meeting office walk-ins Relevant Skills CRM: Proficient with Salesforce, Zoho, and HubSpot; some experience with Keap. Used various CRM software over a decade to successfully manage customer relations and quick to adapt to new software and tools that aid in quality of customer experience. Salesmanship: Negotiated and closed over several deals worth $1M+ and skilled in upselling and cross-selling. Adept at working closely with marketing and product teams to maximize the efficiency of the sales funnel for both inbound and outbound traffic. Presentation: Represented Microsoft Northwest Region at quarterly board meetings, ensuring all stakeholders were kept abreast of new developments and opportunities. Also deliver monthly presentations to big clients and vendors to maintain positive relationship. Data analytics. Expert at integrating data from various analytics platforms, including Google, Microsoft Power BI, and SAP BusinessObjects Education Colgate University | May 2008 MBA Fordham University | May 2006 Bachelor’s Degree in Business
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Recent graduate with a bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of Virginia seeking an entry-level role in content marketing. Excellent copywriter with 2+ years experience editing content as a member of the UVa Writing Center.
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Eager to apply 7+ years of experience with customer success management to make successful outbound B2B calls, deliver customized business solutions to new and existing customers, and provide expert product knowledge in the role of Account Manager for XYZ Inc.
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Accountant with over 8 years of experience in the medical industry. Adept at advising on management of cash deficits, reconciling departmental accounts, and creating new accounts and codes. Coordinated invoice preparation system for ABC that reduced contractor overhead by 19% YoY.
English teacher with a love of language and 6 years of experience teaching high school students. Developed new curriculum that boosted freshman reading comprehension scores by 12% and created after school book club for AP Lit class, resulting in 100% of participating students achieving a 5 on the AP Lit test.
Example Qualifications Summary.
Executive assistant with 5+ years experience helping maintain efficiency in an office of 25 employees Communicated directly with internal and external stakeholders, helping Senior Vice President manage projects worth $5M+ Proactively managed office schedules, identifying and prioritizing changes to ensure client satisfaction Recognized in a company of 500 for “Outstanding Achiever” in May 2019
Example Resume Profile.
Detail-oriented IT Specialist with 4 years of experience overseeing and improving the infrastructure of IT systems. Adept at building and running troubleshooting systems and testing services. Decreased security risk by 47% through continual optimization, while also improving the speed of client portal by 22%. Excellent communicator both internally and for client-facing discussions. Achieved 98%+ customer satisfaction ratings through weekly and monthly check-ins with accounts valued cumulatively at $500,000.
Entry-Level Resume Headline.
Bilingual College Graduate with 80 WPM Typing Speed and Tutoring Experience
Experienced Resume Headline.
Business Development Specialist with 6+ Years Experience Scaling Start-Up Tech Teams
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Qualifications summary
Sample resume work experience sections
Work Experience XYZ Industries | Seattle, WA Marketing Associate | May 2019-Present Delivered weekly presentations to client-base to communicate brand messaging, increasing client retention by 11% Served as liaison between marketing and product teams, resulting in projects finishing 2 weeks early, on average Leveraged Excel skills to create and maintain spreadsheet to track consumer insights, emergent trends, and inform decisions of marketing team through competitive analysis Managed team of 5 contractors to juggle multiple priority projects simultaneously, never missing a deadline Initiated an affiliate referral program that PR team went on to turn into a revenue-generating stream valued at $30,000 annually ABC Corp | Seattle, WA Marketing Intern | September 2018-May 2019 Developed, maintained, and processed 20+ digital consent forms and distributor forms Worked collaboratively with a team of 10 marketing professionals, closely aligning our goals with the PR team Provided data analysis using Google Analytics and performed keyword research to increase blog traffic by 56% over six months Answered up to 50 customer queries by phone and email each week
For more on building the perfect resume work experience section:
Resume work experience section
First resume (no experience)
Examples Of Education Resume Sections
Graduated recently from a 4-year program.
Western Illinois University | Macomb, Illinois May 2020 Bachelor of Arts in Sociology | Minor in Psychology 3.95 GPA magna cum laude Dean’s List all semesters
Two degrees.
Fordham University | Bronx, New York April 2016 Master of Chemical Engineering Stony Brook University | Stony Brook, New York April 2014 Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Anticipated graduation date (not yet graduated).
DePaul Univeristy | Chicago, Illinois Bachelor of Arts in History – Degree anticipated May 2021 Current GPA: 3.8
Older job seeker (graduated 10+ years ago).
University of Chicago | Chicago, Illinois Bachelor of Business Administration
High school graduate (no college degree).
Johnston High School 2016-2020 Head of Computer Club
More on crafting the perfect resume education section:
Education resume section
GPA on resume
Dean’s list
Magna cum laude
Examples Of Skills For Resume
Examples of hard skills include:
Examples of soft skills include:
Here’s more information on how to incorporate skills into your resume:
Resume skills section
Hard skills
Soft skills
Top skills for professionals
Skills-based resume
Resume writing FAQ
What is a resume?
A resume is a one to two-page document that focuses on professional experience, past achievements, education and certifications, and specific skills tailored to the job you’re applying for.
Almost every job application requires a resume, and hiring managers use them as a first impression in determining which applicants get a shot at an interview.
Whether you’re fresh out of college or have 30 years of professional experience, this guide should help craft a resume that stands out from the crowd and get you one step closer to landing your dream job.
What is the format for writing a good resume?
Most people will want to use a chronological or reverse-chronological resume format. This format is compatible with most applicant tracking systems (ATS) and is easy for employers to read. Additionally it helps highlight your experience, which helps prove your qualifications.
How far back should a resume go?
A resume should go back no further than 10 to 15 years. However, it is important that all your information is relevant. Therefore, do not include job experience that is irrelevant to your application, even if it’s fewer than 10 years old. Save that information for later discussions.
Should you personalize your resume for each job?
Yes, you should personalize your resume for each job you apply to. Many recruiters use ATS now, which will search for keywords in a resume and reject those that don’t have them. That means that the skills you choose to highlight as well as your opening, such as your resume summary, should be altered to suit each job you apply to.
You don’t need to rewrite the entire resume for each job, but it does show attention to detail and initiative to make sure that your resume is customized. It also makes it more likely that you’ll get past the first step of the process.
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A resume summary statement usually comes right after a job seeker’s contact info and before other resume sections such as skills and work experience. It provides employers with a brief overview of a candidate’s career accomplishments and qualifications before they read further. Because of how early it appears on the document, your resume summary statement (or your CV “profile” in the UK) is one of the first places recruiters and employers look. And without the right information, they’ll doubt that you’re qualified and may move to another resume.
So I got in touch with a select group of professional resume writers, coaches and career experts to get their best resume summary examples you can use and adapt to write a resume summary that stands out and gets interviews.
As a former recruiter myself, I’ll also share my best tips to write your resume summary effectively.
Why the Resume/CV Summary is Important
You may have heard that recruiters only spend 8-10 seconds looking at your resume. The truth is: they spend that long deciding whether to read more. They do glance that quickly at first and may move on if your background doesn’t look like a fit. However, if you grab their attention, they’ll read far more. Recruiters aren’t deciding to interview you in 8-10 seconds, but they are ruling people out in 8-10 seconds. And this is why your resume summary is so crucial. It appears high up on your resume (usually right after your header/contact info) and is one of the first sections employers see. So it’s part of what they’ll see in the first 8-10 seconds.
Your resume summary statement is one of your first (and one of very few) chances to get the employer to stop skimming through their pile of resumes and focus on YOU.
Watch: Resume Summary Examples That Get Interviews
10 resume summary examples:.
These career summary examples will help you at any experience level – whether you’re writing a professional summary after a long executive career, or writing your first resume summary without any experience! After you finish this article you’re NEVER going to have to send out a limp, weak resume summary statement again (and you’ll get far more interviews because of it).
1. Healthcare Sales Executive Resume Summary Example:
Turnaround & Ground Up Leadership – Concept-to-execution strategies for untapped products, markets + solutions that yield 110% revenue growth – Negotiates partnerships with leading distributors + hospitals—Medline to Centara + Novant Health to Mayo Clinic – Revitalizes underperforming sales organizations via scalable, sustainable infrastructures emulated as best practice – C-Level networks of clinical + supply chain leadership acquired during tenures with XXX, XXX and XXX
Why this resume summary is good:
This resumes summary example’s strength lies in the detailed, unique information that has been included. By including revenue stats, names of past employers and partners, the reader right away sees that this person will bring to the role a strong networking ability with key players in his industry, and more importantly can build, grow and revitalize a sales organization, market or product.
By: Virginia Franco, Founder of Virginia Franco Resumes and Forbes contributor.
2. 15+ Year Business Owner Resume Summary Statement:
Dynamic and motivated marketing professional with a proven record of generating and building relationships, managing projects from concept to completion, designing educational strategies, and coaching individuals to success. Skilled in building cross-functional teams, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, and making critical decisions during challenges. Adaptable and transformational leader with an ability to work independently, creating effective presentations, and developing opportunities that further establish organizational goals.
Why this is a good summary section:
This is a resume summary statement that was for a candidate returning to work after having her own business for 15+ years. Because of this, we needed to emphasize her soft skills and what she can bring to this potential position. In addition, we highlighted the skills she has honed as a business owner so that she can utilize these qualifications as a sales professional, account manager , and someone knowledgeable about nutrition, medicine, and the overall sales process.
By: Dr. Heather Rothbauer-Wanish. MBA, Ph.D., CPRW, and Founder of Feather Communications
3. Human Resources Generalist Resume Summary Example:
Human Resources Generalist with progressive experience managing employee benefits & compliance, employee hiring & onboarding, performance management processes, licensure tracking and HR records. Dependable and organized team player with the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently. Skilled at building relationships with employees across all levels of an organization. Proficient with HRIS, applicant tracking and benefits management.
Why this is a good resume summary:
The applicant highlights their experience across a wide range of HR functions from the very first sentence, and continues this pattern throughout the rest of the summary. They then use easily digestible langue to showcase their hard skills (in the first & fourth sentences) and soft skills (in the second & third sentences). They also integrate a variety of keywords to get past automated job application systems , without sounding spammy or without overdoing it.
By: Kyle Elliott, MPA/CHES, Career Coach and Consultant
4. Social Media Marketing CV Profile Example (UK):
Social media expert with successes in the creation and management of social media strategies and campaigns for global retail organisations. Extensive experience in the commercial utilisation of multiple social media channels including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube; I build successful social strategies that increase brand awareness, promote customer engagement and ultimately drive web traffic and conversions.
Why this summary is good:
This summary is well-written, short, sharp, and gives recruiters a high-level explanation of the candidate’s core offerings in a persuasive and punchy style. A quick scan of this profile tells you the exact type of social media platforms the candidate is an expert in, as well as the campaigns they have experience running and types of organizations they have worked for. Most importantly, the summary is rounded off by showing the results that this person achieves for their employers, such as increased web traffic and conversions.
Editor’s note: This CV profile summary was written for the UK market… this is a great one to use/copy, but make sure you put it through a spell-checker if you’re applying for jobs in the US (utilisation vs. utilization, etc.)
By: Andrew Fennell, Director at StandOut CV , contributor for The Guardian and Business Insider
5. Marketing Manager Professional Summary Example:
Marketing Manager with over eight years of experience. Proven success in running email marketing campaigns and implementing marketing strategies that have pulled in a 20% increase in qualified leads. Proficient in content, social media and inbound marketing strategies. Skilled, creative and innovative.
This resume summary stands out because it gets straight to the point. By immediately introducing the number of years of experience the candidate has, the HR manager doesn’t need to spend time adding up years. The candidate also jumps right into his or her strongest skill, provides a statistic , then gives additional skills.
By: Sarah Landrum, career expert and contributor at Entrepreneur.com and Forbes
6. Warehouse Supervisor Resume Summary Example:
Warehouse Supervisor with Management, Customer Service, & Forklift Experience – Dependable manager with 15+ years of experience in warehouse management and employee supervision. – Skilled at managing inventory control, shipping & receiving, customer relations and safety & compliance. – Certified Power Equipment Trainer, Forklift Operator and Reach Operator skilled at coaching other staff. – Promoted to positions of increased responsibility given strong people and project management skills.
The applicant was applying for a warehouse supervisor position that required them to have demonstrated management, customer service and forklift experience. As such, the applicant showcased their experience in these areas with a few keywords in the title, followed by additional details in the accompanying bullet points. Their final bullet shows a record of promotions, while reinforcing the applicant’s customer service and project management skills.
7. IT Project Manager Resume Summary Example:
Experienced Project Manager with vast IT experience. Skills include computer networking, analytical thinking and creative problem solving. Able to apply customer service concepts to IT to improve user experience for clients, employees and administration.
Because this candidate is switching career paths, it’s important he or she take skills used for previous positions and apply those skills to the new job listing. This is a great example because the candidate makes it clear that his or her experience is not in the new field, but that they are still able to bring relevant experience to the table. When writing your resume summary, keep these tips in mind: Use writing that is straight to the point, clear and concise, you’ll have a higher chance of getting noticed by the hiring manager.
8. Career-Changer Resume Summary Example:
Earn trust, uncover key business drivers and find common ground as chief negotiator and identifier of revenue opportunities in sales, leadership and account management roles spanning e-Commerce, air travel and high-tech retail. Navigate cultural challenges while jumping time zones, lead international airline crews and manage corporate accounts to deliver an exceptional customer experience. A self-taught techie sought after as a go-to for complex billing systems and SaaS platforms alike—bridging the divide between technology and plain-speak. – Tenacious Quest for Success + Learning . Earned MBA and BS in just 3 years while working full-time – gaining hands-on experience in research- and data-driven product roadmap development, pricing and positioning. – Results-Driven Leadership. Whether leading Baby Boomers, Gen X or Millennials—figures out what makes teams tick, trains and transforms individuals into top-performers. – Challenger of Conventional Wisdom. Always ask the WHY. Improve the user experience through smart, strategic thinking that anticipates outcomes. Present cases that influence, and lead change that drives efficiency and profitability.
This client was eager for a career change and had moved from role to role and industry to industry. After completing her Master’s degree, she was eager to tie her skills together to land a role – which she did – as a Senior Technology Account Strategist for a global travel company. Although a bit longer than a traditional summary, its strength lies in the details. Without ever getting to the experience section, the reader gets a clear idea of the scope of responsibility, and hard and soft skills the candidate brings to the table.
By: Virginia Franco, Founder of Virginia Franco Resumes and Forbes contributor.
9. Project Management Executive Professional Summary Example:
15+ years of initiating and delivering sustained results and effective change for Fortune 500 firms across a wide range of industries including enterprise software, digital marketing, advertising technology, e-commerce and government. Major experience lies in strategizing and leading cross-functional teams to bring about fundamental change and improvement in strategy, process, and profitability – both as a leader and expert consultant.
Why this resume summary is good:
“Project Manager” is one of those job titles that’s REALLY broad. You can find project managers earning $50K, and others earning $250K. The client I wrote this for was at the Director level, and had worked for some of the biggest and best tech companies in her city. So this resume profile section shows her level and experience, and the wide array of areas she has responsibility for in her current work. You can borrow or use some of the phrasing here to show that you’ve been responsible for many important areas in your past work.
By: Biron Clark, Founder of CareerSidekick.com.
10. Startup And Finance Management Consultant Career Summary Example:
Experienced strategist, entrepreneur and startup enthusiast with a passion for building businesses and challenging the status quo. 8+ year track record of defining new business strategies, launching new ventures, and delivering operational impact, both as a co-founder and management consultant.
Why this resume summary example is good:
This summary was for a highly-talented management consultant looking to break out of finance, and into trendier tech companies like Uber . His track record and educational background were great, so the goal of this summary section was to stand out and show he’s more than just the typical consultant with a finance background. So we emphasized his passion for startups, and his ability to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. That’s something that companies like Uber and other “disruptive” tech companies look for.
14 Resume Summary Examples for Various Industries
Compassionate and effective 5th-grade teacher with experience overseeing the classroom and preparing lessons. Extensive experience encouraging students through positive reinforcement and motivational techniques. Collaborate well with school administration and other members of the teaching team. Ensure all students meet learning requirements, including literacy, social, and arithmetic skills.
2. Teacher’s Assistant
Goal-oriented teacher’s assistant with ten years of experience working with elementary school children. Aid teachers with lesson planning, classroom settings, and group instruction. Model positive behavior and maintain order in the classroom. Willingness to take on additional responsibilities to meet learning objectives.
Tech Industry
3. computer programmer.
Innovative computer programmer with a proven track record of writing high-quality code and supporting team needs with subject matter expertise. Adept in multiple programming languages, including Python, JavaScript, and C++. Ability to troubleshoot complex programming issues with inventive solutions.
4. Cybersecurity Analyst
Dedicated cybersecurity analyst with ten years of experience in online security research, execution, planning, and maintenance. Proven track record of identifying business risks and proactively resolving them. Experience designing and instituting layered network security for large-scale organizations. Train users and other staff members on IT safety procedures and preventive techniques.
Skilled healthcare professional with ten years of experience in patient care, diagnosis, and providing appropriate treatments and medical services. Manage medical staff and resolve complex medical cases with maximum efficiency. Communicate the patient’s condition and treatment plan in easily understood terminology. Remain current with the latest advancements in medicine and research to ensure patients receive proper care.
6. Registered Nurse
Seasoned registered nurse offering comprehensive patient care in emergency room settings. Experience handling diverse patient populations and caring for various conditions. Proven leadership managing nursing teams and other staff. Focus on enhancing patient care and satisfaction through empathetic communication and excellent customer service.
7. Digital Marketing Manager
Forward-thinking digital marketing manager experienced in all facets of digital marketing, including social media management, PPC advertising, SEO, and email marketing. Proven experience creating comprehensive marketing plans that improve lead prospecting and enhance brand awareness. Up to date with the newest tools available for digital marketing campaigns.
8. Marketing Analyst
Industrious marketing analyst well-versed in analyzing marketing campaign analytics and making recommendations to improve performance. Collaborate with account managers and use KPI metrics to explain the results of marketing initiatives. Meticulous with a strong work ethic and robust communication skills.
Food and Service Industry
Experienced wait staff member capable of managing orders, processing payments, and upselling menu items. Ensure restaurant guests feel welcome with attentive service catered to their needs. Remain current on updates to the menu and assist guests with selecting orders to meet their dietary requirements. Maintain a positive attitude and focus during busy restaurant periods.
10. Hotel Receptionist
Friendly hotel receptionist with extensive experience handling guest check-ins, check-out, and payments. Facilitate a positive guest experience with polished customer service skills and a readiness to address common inquiries and complaints. Collaborate well with other hotel team members, including executive administration and on-site restaurant staff.
Business/Office Jobs
11. financial analyst.
Highly motivated financial analyst with a proven track record of recommending appropriate financial plans based on financial monitoring, data collection, and business strategizing. Experienced in qualitative and quantitative analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling. Excellent communication skills for building and fostering long-term business relationships across the organization.
12. Tax Accountant
Experienced tax accountant with ten years of experience preparing federal and state tax returns for corporations and partnerships. Monitor changes in laws to ensure the organization properly complies with reporting requirements. Assist with tax audits, ensuring the team receives proper supporting evidence for tax positions. Analyze and resolve complex tax issues. Look for available tax savings opportunities for corporations with an aggregate savings of $500K last year. Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Sales and Customer Service
13. sales representative.
Enthusiastic sales representative with expertise in identifying prospects and converting qualified leads to paying customers. Provide quality customer service and contribute to team sales success. Offer exceptional communication skills and seek to understand client needs before making the appropriate product recommendations. Continually meet and exceed sales goals. Leverage extensive knowledge of available products to provide appropriate client solutions and enhance customer loyalty and retention.
14. Customer Service Associate
Knowledgeable customer service professional with extensive experience in the insurance industry. Known as a team player with a friendly demeanor and proven ability to develop positive rapport with clients. Maintain ongoing customer satisfaction that contributes to overall company success. Highly articulate, with a results-oriented approach that addresses client inquiries and issues while maintaining strong partnerships. Collaborate well with the customer service team while also engaging independent decision-making skills.
Now you have 24 professional resume summary statements and some explanations of why they’re effective. Next, I’ll share tips for how to write your own in case you’re still unsure how to begin based on these examples above.
How to Write a Resume Summary: Steps and Hints
We’ve looked at 10 great resume summary examples above. As you begin writing a resume summary for yourself, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind:
- Read the employer’s job description. Your career summary shouldn’t be a long list of everything you’ve done; it should be a refined list of skills and experiences that demonstrate you’re a fit for their job.
- Mention your current job title if relevant. One common way to begin your resume summary is to state your current job title.
- Explain how you can help employers achieve their goals or solve their problems.
- Consider using bold text to emphasize one or two key phrases.
- Include any relevant metrics and data like dollar amounts, years of experience, size of teams led, etc. This helps your resume stand out.
- Focus on making the employer want to read more. The goal of your resume summary isn’t to show everything you can do, but to grab their attention and show enough that they continue reading.
Creating a Customized Resume Summary
While general summaries are appropriate when applying for jobs requiring similar skills and experience, a customized resume summary can enhance your chances of moving on to the next step in the hiring process.
That’s because most companies use automated tracking systems (ATS) to review submitted resumes for content directly related to the job posting. If you use keywords and natural language phrases in your summary that interlink to the job description, you’ll have a much higher chance of passing the ATS review.
Let’s look at an example of a resume summary that is customized for the specific job description below:
“Highly motivated social media specialist with strong project management skills. Creative marketer skilled in crafting innovative social media campaigns that resonate with a target audience. Regularly develop compelling copy and social media content to enhance lead generation and brand awareness. Detail-oriented with extensive project management skills that ensure proper prioritization of tasks and projects. Work with various social media management and analytics tools to examine results and make adjustments as necessary.”
This summary directly addresses the key points in the job description but rewrites them so the customization is natural and flows well. It’s personalized for the open role and uses similar terms with a few strategically placed keywords, such as “social media content” and “project management.”
How Long Should a Resume Summary Be?
As you read the resume summaries above, you probably noticed there are some short single-paragraph resume summary examples and much longer career summaries that are two to three paragraphs plus bullet points. So how long should YOUR professional summary be? If you have relevant work experience, keep your summary to one or two paragraphs. The piece you really want the hiring manager to read is your most recent work experience (and you should make sure you tailored that info to fit the job description). The resume summary is just a “bridge” to get the hiring manager into your experience.
If I were writing my own career summary right now, I’d likely use one single paragraph packed with skills, accomplishments, and exactly why I’m ready to step into the job I’ve applied for and be successful!
Even for a manager resume summary, I recommend a very short length. However, if you’re changing careers, or you’re looking for jobs without any work experience , the summary section needs to stand on its own, and should be longer. That’s why some examples above are a bit longer.
Formatting Your Resume/CV Career Summary
You may have noticed a variety of different formats in the career summary examples above. There isn’t one “right” way to format this section on your resume or CV. However, I recommend either using one or two brief paragraphs, or combining a short sentence or paragraph with bullets. Avoid writing three or four long paragraphs with no special formatting like bullet points. That’s simply too much text for your summary section and will cause recruiters and hiring managers to skip over it in some cases.
Should You Include a Resume Objective?
You do not need to include an objective on your resume, and doing so can make your resume appear outdated. Use a resume summary instead of an objective. Follow the resume summary examples above and focus on discussing your skills, qualifications, and achievements, rather than stating your objective. Employers know that your objective is to obtain the position you’ve applied for, and the resume objective has no place on a modern resume/CV in today’s job market.
Examples of Bad Resume Summaries
Now that we’ve seen a few exemplary resume summaries, let’s look at some that you should avoid at all cost.
1. Typos and Grammatical Errors
“Experienced cashier who knows how to run the register cash. Responsible with the money and can talk with the customer. Knows when to stoc up the invenory and checks it all the time. Can count change and run credit card tranactions. Get the customer happy by good service. I am always cheerful and organized.”
Why this resume summary is bad:
If you read the summary carefully, you’ll notice several spelling errors. The words “stock,” “inventory,” and “transactions” are all spelled wrong. Grammatical errors make the summary choppy and difficult to follow (“Get the customer happy by good service”). A summary like this probably won’t fly with a company looking for a detail-oriented cashier responsible for managing in-person sales.
2. Lacks Relevant Keywords
“Talented worker with experience managing a team of staff. Creative and responsible with knowledge of organizational processes. Can keep up with the busiest of environments. Stays focused when at work, ensuring prompt task completion. Dependable and willing to collaborate with a team to get things done.”
In this example, the chef doesn’t use keywords relevant to cooking, restaurants, or kitchens. The summary is very generic and can apply to nearly any job. A manager who receives the application isn’t likely to understand what value the candidate can bring to the restaurant. To fix the summary, the applicant must rewrite it to include relevant keywords and phrases.
3. No Numbers to Quantify Achievements
“An experienced and hardworking manager ready to align procedures for maximum revenue and profits. Proven track record of streamlining and strengthening processes, resulting in higher sales and better customer satisfaction. Collaborate well with sales team members, ensuring they have the resources and knowledge to support customer purchases and inquiries. Develop strong rapport with clients and maintain ongoing relationships.”
This isn’t a terrible summary for a sales manager, but it has room for improvement. For one, the first two sentences essentially duplicate each other, mentioning an aptitude for improving processes with the objective of higher sales. The other issue is a lack of quantifying achievements.
The applicant mentions they have a proven record of increasing sales, but they could strengthen the summary by quantifying their results. For example, they might say, “Proven track record of streamlining and strengthening processes, resulting in a 25% increase in sales over the past year.” The quantifier provides additional credibility.
4. Not Targeting the Specific Job
“Looking for work in a role that requires great customer service, project management, and communication skills. Able to collaborate with people from diverse and varying backgrounds. Highly organized and reliable worker with a strong work ethic. Responsible and reliable worker you can count on.”
While the candidate lists various skills they have, including customer service and project management, there’s no indication of prior roles held or what position they’re applying for. The summary could apply to numerous positions in a variety of industries. To improve the resume summary, the applicant must specify the job they’re applying for and indicate their prior experience in a similar role, if they have any.
After You Start Getting Interviews, Make Sure to Take Advantage…
If you follow the advice above, you’ll have a great professional resume summary to make your qualifications stand out to employers. But landing the interview is only half the battle… So make sure you go into every interview ready to convince employers that they should hire you, too! If you write a great resume summary example that gets employers excited to interview you, they’re going to ask you questions like, “tell me about yourself” early in the interview to learn more about your background. So make sure you’re prepared with an answer.
I also recommend you review the top 20 interview questions and answers here.
Your resume caught their interest, so naturally, they’re going to follow up with a variety of questions to learn more about your professional background.
The bottom line is: A strong professional resume summary, followed up by other well-written resume sections will get you the interview, but your interview performance is what determines whether you get the job offer!
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I would recommend to customise the skills section of your resume, and ensure that it matches the job posting. The higher the number of phrases within the resume matching the job requirements the more are the chances that the recruiter will pick you for the job.
I just wanted to say, “thank you!”. This was very helpful. Instead of jumping from one website to the next there’s so much useful, relevant information right here.
Hi, I have been having trouble creating a resume as My old one is so long, I’ve worked for a government agency for the past 14 years and held multiple positions doing many different duties for each and now I have to relocate to another area where they do not have an agency like mine in my new area within a 3 hour drive, how can I squeeze all my experience and duties on one page and where do I even start, I’m so nervous, it’s been so long since I’ve attempted the job hunt. So I’m wondering, I do not want to cut anything out that may hurt my chances and I can’t afford to have my resume rewritten by a professional. Can you guide me as to where you think would be a good place to start, I’ve been staring at this laptop for weeks trying to decide on a resume template, there are so many. I thank you for your time and any input will help.
Hi, I am a new graduate and do not have any experience in my field which is Nursing. I want to apply for the jobs but I have no idea about what to mention in my resume.
Hi, this article should help with the resume summary, at least: https://careersidekick.com/summary-for-resume-no-experience/
Other than that, you need to put your academic experience. And internships/part-time jobs if you’ve had any.
Dear Biron,, Thanks for sharing the 10 examples of professional summaries in your article, and especially the reasons why they were considered to be good. However, as a HR professional, I would most likely skip over most of them and would not read much past the first or second sentence. The summaries were mostly too wordy and boring, and did not demonstrate ‘oomph’ at first cursory reading. Simply indicating certain skills or behaviors does not give an idea of the level of expertise, and could simply be wishful thinking on the part of the resume writer.
Just goes to show that there are many ways to see what makes a good summary.
I am a chemical engineer and project management professional with 15+years experience. My experience is between process engineering and project management . How can I marry the two in my profile summary?
It’s not about showing everything you’ve done. It’s about showing employers evidence you’ll succeed in their job. You can show a bit of both but focus heavily on what’s most relevant for the jobs you’re applying for right now. 80/20.
This was absolutely helpful and amazing! Thank you very much!
Hello, I am an active job seeker. I hold a law degree from a foreign country and currently in college for an associate degree. My question is, how do I blend both my foreign job experience with that of the United States in my resume. Thank you.
I’d put your work history in chronological order, starting with the most recent up top. That’s what I’d recommend for 95% of people actually. Then it doesn’t matter where you held each job.
And then in your Education section, I’d include your foreign degree and the current degree you’re pursuing in the US, too (for the US degree, you can say “in progress” or “graduating May 2019” for example).
I am 40 years old & B.A degree holder I have experience in many fields.I would like to join any one fields
I am a fresh graduate, who has five years teaching experience and some months customer service representative experience. Pls kindly assist me to put the resume summary together
I’m an active duty service member and finding in a little difficult creating a good transitional summary from 20 year profession in tactical communications to a drug and alcohol counselor. Do you have any recommendations how I should approach this? Any assistance would be helpful. Thanks
Great piece
How to write the CAREER ABSTRACT in resume for ware super visor retail business?
Just wanted to say thank you.Your advise and information was clear and easy to understand , sometimes there is nothing pertaining to what im looking fot in particular, buy you have sermed to cover everything I n a short quick easy to understand method.It will help tremendously.
Thanks! Glad to hear it helped :)
Very informational
What if you have work experience, but the job your going for(teachingeducation) has nothing to do with warehouse work? How should I build my resume?
In the summary, describe yourself and then say, “…looking to transition into ___” (the type of work you want to be doing now).
This is a bit like a resume “Objective”. I normally don’t recommend an Objective section (and I recommend a Summary section instead), however the one time an Objective does make sense is when you’re trying to change industries or make a big change in the type of role you have.
So that’s why my advice here might seem like I’m telling you to combine an Objective with your resume Summary.
Then “tailor” your previous work to be as relevant as possible. Even if you worked in a different industry you can still show things like leadership, accountability, progress/improvement, hard work, achieving goals, strong teamwork skills, etc. You can do all of that in your resume bullets and work history.
Don’t u have Resume Summary of legal secretary/legal assistant?
No, sorry about that. There are hundreds of different professions/job titles, and we aren’t able to include an example for every scenario out there. These resume summary examples are designed to give you a general idea of how to write yours.
The summaries listed are excellent example and have helped me develop a stand out summary for a new position.
Hello, I been trying to land the job of my dreams. I need help with my resume if i want the recruiters in airlines to notice me. I’ve applied before but haven’t had complete success to making it to a face-to Face Interview. It is a career change – yet i feel i am a great candidate bc i have had many customer service and I even attended an academy for that specific position. Can you please tell me what I am doing wrong on my resume ?
what if i never had a job experience?
Great question. If you don’t have any work experience, take one of the formats/examples above and put your accomplishments and qualifications from your academic studies.
Your headline could say: “Motivated Bio-Sciences Graduate With Expertise in ____”.
And then you might talk about accomplishments in school, group projects you worked on or led, etc.
Basically, when you have no work experience, your school/studies BECOMES your recent work. You should talk about that like it’s a job, because that’s the experience you do have.
really amazing article and too useful , thanks
Hi Mr. Clark, I have been out of the work force for about 18+years and I have been a small business owner for the same number of years. However, I want to go back to the work force. But my problem is that, I don’t know how to prepare my resume or resume summary statement. I had a degree in Communication,Arts and Sciences and a postgraduate degree in Public Administration. I’m a bit confused as to how to incorporate all these experiences into my resume. Please can you help?
Hi Dorothy, I can recommend a professional resume writer if you want. But they’re typically not cheap, so it’s something you’d have to be willing to invest in. If not, there’s a lot of free info online about how to “tailor” your resume for specific jobs. I can’t help one-on-one unfortunately, but I’d recommend thinking about which type of jobs you want, and think of what experience you have that is most relevant. that’s what to put on your resume. Your resume isn’t only about you, it’s about them – what do they want/need? (if you want to get a ton of interviews, that’s how to do it :) ).
Can I have a professional resume writer?
I use a similar format when writing my opening statement for my coverletter. How do you recommend differentiating the two? Or is it ok to use largely the same language?
I think it’s okay to use something similar. I might be more brief in the cover letter… it needs to be about them just as much as it’s about you. Whereas the resume is all about you, at least in the summary section. (The later sections should still be tailored to THEIR needs..)
Struggling to write a Summary Statement for a Secretary/Administrative Assistant position. I have 15 years government experience but have been away from the government since 9/1993 and have spent 15 years as a Substitute Teacher after taking off for 10 years to raise my children.
Hiya! I am a mother of three attempting to return to the workforce. I have been a stay at mom for about 13 years, so I have a (large) gap in my employment history; which doesn’t look great. I have a college education and have obtained a few certifications whilst not employed, plus many volunteer hours. I know that I should probably use a functional resume format. Would love some advice on what I should include in my summary statement.
Hi Juniper,
I rarely like functional resumes, but it might be worth trying. I’d “split-test” it (a marketing term). Create two resume styles, send out 50% one way, 50% the other way, and track results for a week.
I’d treat the resume summary statement just like any other resume. Highlight your skills and past wins/accomplishments.
how do i explain long term gaps in employment? leave them out?
Hi Paulette,
Don’t mention them on a resume summary. But do mention the gaps on a cover letter or lower down on the resume. Here’s an article on how to explain gaps in employment:
https://careersidekick.com/explaining-gaps-in-employment/
I am student in civil engineering field. Have 1.5 yrs of work ex. How should i structure my resume. Thanks.
Hello My name is Shataka and I’m a current job seeker trying to land my dream job as a Counselor. I have Master degree in Counseling Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. My experience lies in many different fields. I’m currently a Substance Abuse Counselor, with a teaching background and over 5 years of social service experience. I guess my question is how would I sum up all my experience to help me find a job as a Counselor.
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8 Graphic Design Resume Examples to Land Your Next Job
Published: May 15, 2024
If you're a graphic designer, I have to give you praise because, without your creativity and your keen eye for design, it would be a struggle for marketing to create campaigns that catch their audience's attention.
And what better way to show my appreciation to graphic designers than to write a post with helpful graphic design resume examples and tips that can help you land your next job?
You've come to the right place if you're a graphic designer looking for your next gig or want to refine your resume. Let's dive in!
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Before I discuss the graphic design resume examples below, I'll outline some best practices for putting your resume together.
Use a clean layout.
Graphic design is a field that naturally attracts creative people like yourself, so you might be tempted to create a colorful, unique layout that shows off your eye for design.
However, your resume should have a clean layout that is easy to read and won't confuse any applicant tracking systems (ATS) your potential employers use.
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In her YouTube video, "The Resume That Got Me Hired As A Designer," graphic designer Victoria Gillerlain says a clean layout is the way to go.
"If your resume is hard to read, hard to look at, overly contrasted, or just makes people [wince] when they look at it because it's so overwhelming — that's not good," she explains. "[Recruiters] are probably not going to even bother to look into the content itself, and you want them to look at it!"
Gillerlain uses her own resume as an example of what to do, and she notes the absence of color in her document.
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"The reason behind that is that your resume is a professional document, and although you're in a creative field, using this as a creative document—not everyone who is looking at your resume is going to necessarily be in a creative field," she says. "Lots of times, there are going to be HR managers or recruiters who are looking at your resume and have nothing to do with the creative field."
Gillerlain says those people may look at an overly colorful resume and think, "Why does it have so many colors and graphics?"
"On top of that, if you're going to be in an on-site role at all, a lot of times people will print out your resume … there's a chance that none of that is going to actually print, and they might just print it in black and white — so it might now look as you intended it," she says.
Include links to your portfolio.
Even the most well-put-together resume in the world can't replace a glowing portfolio.
So, make sure your resume includes links to your work. Graphic design is a creative and visual industry, and including links to your portfolio will allow recruiters to see your experience and qualifications in action.
Tailor your resume for every application.
This is golden advice for any industry. You should always tweak and tailor your resume for each job you're applying for. This means incorporating keywords from the job posting and highlighting relevant experiences and skills.
One graphic design job opportunity may require a skill that isn't as relevant in other opportunities in the industry, and you don't want your resume to leave out that key detail.
So, read the job description closely and tailor your resume so that it applies and sets you up for success.
Mention your education.
"If you have a degree, even if it's unrelated, list it," Gillerlain says. "Having a degree shows that you're credible and committed, and a lot of places like to see that you have one nowadays."
Gillerlain suggests listing your degree, your minor ("If you want," she says), where you got it, and when.
To learn more general resume best practices, regardless of industry, check you my colleague Martina Bretous's post about resume tips that will help you get hired.
1. Victoria Gillerlain's Graphic Design Resume
I mentioned this resume earlier, but I want to dig a little deeper. Notice how the resume is simple, easy to follow, and to the point.
It's not very colorful but still includes small, unique design elements (like the large V logo in the corner) that help it stand out without being distracting.
Gilerlain also includes a link to her website portfolio, so recruiters can find her work without having to do any additional digging.
Pro-Tip: It's okay to add unique elements to your resume to show your creativity, but keep those elements simple, like in the example above.
Cool-toned colors for headlines and a simple logo can be just enough to separate you from other applicants without overshading the contents of the document.
2. Anna Chen's Graphic Design Resume
The above resume features a minimalist design that keeps the recruiter's focus squarely on the applicant's experience, qualifications, skills, and work history.
Pro Tip: While I like this resume for its simple design, I notice it doesn't include a space for Chen's education history, such as if she has a degree or is actively working toward one.
A simple design is excellent for resumes, but you should still include space for your education credentials.
Also, notice the most recent work experience is not bulleted. Applicants should include bullet points to make their resume more readable.
3. Charles Bloomberg's Graphic Design Resume
This resume is excellent because it's clean and includes all relevant information. I especially love how the applicant made sure to include his education and relevant certifications.
Pro Tip: Notice the small icons at the top symbolizing his location, email, phone number, and LinkedIn.
This information is a must-have, but icons and symbols can confuse applicant tracking systems and can harm the chances of your resume getting the attention of a recruiter.
So, avoid symbols and icons in your resume whenever possible.
4. Clara Thompson's Entry-Level Graphic Design Resume
This resume includes a pop of color that catches the eye without distracting from its contents. Thompson's contact information is listed neatly in the upper right corner of the page, leaving plenty of room for her work experience.
What I Love: The resume is an excellent example for individuals just starting their careers. I love how it highlights relevant projects the applicant completed before freelance work.
5. Samantha Angel's Senior Graphic Designer Resume Example
I'm biased because purple is my favorite color, but this is one of my favorite examples. Samantha's resume includes her work experience and a bulleted list of responsibilities. It also features her activities outside work and degree, adding more legitimacy to her application.
Pro Tip: Like Samantha, consider adding activities and certifications you've completed outside of your career to beef up your resume and show you're a well-rounded candidate.
If you're a student trying to break into the graphic design industry, here are some examples to get you going in the right direction.
1. Minimalist
The sample resume is an excellent example for graphic design students looking for entry-level opportunities. If you're new to the field but have internship or volunteer experience that applies to the role, include them as your work experience.
What I Love: The resume is simple and clean, with nearly all relevant information listed.
2. Black and White
Like the previous example, this resume lacks color—that's okay! As I mentioned earlier, it's not essential to have color. A pop of color can show you creativity, but there's no guarantee a recruiter or hiring manager will see it or care.
What I Love: I can't emphasize enough the importance of having a clean, easy-to-read resume. This format will pass ATS without issues and neatly display your qualifications.
3. Traditional with a Pop of Color
If you want a pop of color in your resume, this example is an excellent template to emulate. It showcases the applicant's creative flair while highlighting all the essential information.
However, be mindful of adding odd symbols and icons. Again, they can pose a problem for ATS.
Pro Tip: If using color, use it sparingly and pick a color that isn't too jarring. Like the one in the example, a calming blue is a great choice.
Graphic design, like most creative fields, can be a harsh industry to break into. However, you have the best chance if you have a portfolio, skills, experience, and a clean resume to vouch for you. Good luck!
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4 Resume Mistakes to Avoid When You Don’t Have Much Experience
- Irina Cozma
A good resume can set you apart and help you land that interview.
Understanding the common mistakes job candidates make on resumes, and how to overcome them, can set you apart from your competitors. The first mistake is including irrelevant work experience. Instead, only add roles that are relevant to the position you’re applying for. The second is customizing your resume. While it’s in your benefit to adjust your resume to better match the job description, over-tuning your resume for every application can be a waste of time — and end up slowing down your search. This is especially true if you’re focused on securing a particular position that has a standard job title like “marketing coordinator” or “sales associate.” The third is overdesigning your resume. Recruiters only spend a few seconds scanning it, so keep the format simple and straightforward. The fourth is coming off as a novice. For example, don’t use an ancient email address — update it to something that sounds more professional, and give your resume a specific name so it’s easier to identify.
Resumes. Love them or hate them, you will probably need one when you apply for a job. The resume has a specific tactical role to play in your search — to get you the interview. You need to make sure it checks a few boxes to do that work because, even if you take advantage of your network, sooner or later, you will need to share your resume with the hiring manager.
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How to write a great resumé in 2021
Single page or multi-page? Photo vs no photo? PDF vs Word document?
I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels a bit hot and sweaty at the mere thought of resumés and cover letters.
We've all wondered if arbitrary page limits are a thing of the past, whether corporate buzzwords help or hinder, and if prospective employers really care about your epic skills running the "drive thru" shift at your first job.
The lack of hard and fast rules for what constitutes a good application makes resumé writing a minefield in an already fierce job market. Thankfully I've dug out some golden nuggets from the pros to find out what belongs on a modern resumé.
'The one-page resumé rule is a myth'
Sarah Smith, founder of Interview Boss, clears things up once and for all.
"The one-page resumé rule is a myth," she says.
Phew, the days of size 8 font and miniscule line spacing are over, my friends.
Sarah says the length of your resumé should really be guided by how much valuable information you have to offer.
If you don't have loads of experience, don't stretch it out for the sake of it. But, if you've got relevant skills and experience to convey, go for it — within reason!
"Two pages is great, three pages is fine, four is definitely pushing it," she says.
When it comes to design, don't try and be too clever.
"Candidates get too focused on standing out from other applicants," which leads to unnecessary visuals that can be distracting, Sarah says.
All that does is "makes it harder for a recruiter to understand what's going on".
The magic lies in the first half page
The one-page rule might be a thing of the past, but recruiters and hiring managers seem to agree that the first half page of your resumé is your golden opportunity.
"The first half page is the most critical real estate you have, so that should be used to make the most impact," Sarah says.
Nick Berman, partner at creative recruitment firm Sterning Group concurs, explaining that a "primary introduction" to open your resumé is a great opportunity to sell yourself and "create some energy".
That first half page is what catches the eye of the reader upon that all-important first glance.
I'd always wondered how long recruiters spent reading resumés, but it wasn't until my own experience hiring at work that I truly understood the impact of a great first impression — or perhaps I should say the consequences of a bad one.
I've seen everything from oddly named resumé file names to misspelled email addresses — ahem, gnail.com — and so often these mistakes are surrounded by claims of excellent attention to detail.
While they're only small errors, in a competitive market when hiring managers are time poor and inundated with applications, if your first impression doesn't land, it could mean missing out.
Build out your story with hyperlinks
Nick points out that hyperlinks are a great opportunity to build out the picture you're painting with your resumé.
You can use links to reference your work, media mentions, or external content that helps contextualise your professional profile.
"You can link out to your LinkedIn profile, or LinkedIn recommendations," Nick explains, which can really help make a great first impression.
'It's really a sales tool'
Selling ourselves can feel icky, but Nick wants you to embrace the fact that your resumé is "a sales tool".
You're selling yourself as an ideal "solution" to the "problem" the role is presenting.
"[Recruiters are] trying to correlate what you've done with this potential new role," he says.
You can do this by using words that align yourself and your skills with the role you're applying for.
Look to the job advertisement, or even get on the phone with the listed contact to get some more information. Then, speak to that in your resumé language and tone.
Another helpful way to help forge that "perfect match" between you and the role is to adapt each resumé ever so slightly.
Nick suggests listing out 15-20 key skills or attributes in a separate document, and using each resumé to hero the five that are most relevant to that role.
Then, use the subsequent experience sections to "put meat on the bones" of the story you're telling.
5 actionable tips to take to your resumé right now
- 1. Get a LinkedIn recommendation from someone you've worked with in the past, and link to it in your resumé.
- 2. Have a go at nailing the bones of a primary introduction, and use words specific to the types of roles you're applying for to communicate your message.
- 3. When listing your experience, focus on your 2-3 most recent roles, and use a hierarchical approach to presenting the information. List your key achievements first, and contextualise with a summary to close.
- 4. Ditch the overly creative elements, and opt for a simple, clean and to-the-point design that matches the message you're communicating in your resumé. If design or visual communication is a critical aspect of the role, a supporting portfolio might be more appropriate.
- 5. Cut the fluff. Focus on only including recent and relevant experience that speaks to your ability to do the job you're applying for.
Oh, and keep the photos for your LinkedIn profile.
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A data specialist shares the 2-page résumé that got him a $300,000 job at Google — and explains 3 details he got right on it.
- Ankit Virmani made a career switch from consulting to tech.
- After a full day of work at Deloitte, he would spend hours every night teaching himself how to code.
- The résumé that landed Virmani a job at Google is two pages long — a decision he defends today.
Ankit Virmani had spent five years in consulting when he began eyeing a shift to tech.
"I always thought in my heart that I wanted more technical depth. I wanted to build things rather than sell them too much," said Virmani, who first moved to the US from India to pursue a master's degree.
In the first half of 2020, he dove right in.
After wrapping up a day at his full-time job at Deloitte, Virmani would spend three to four hours practicing coding every night, and another two hours reading up about the industry. He also began spending time with people in the field, asking them about real-time scenarios and what challenges they face in their jobs.
"I didn't want answers from them. I wanted their thought process —how do they navigate through these complex challenges at scale," he told Business Insider.
It didn't pay off right away. He was rejected by Microsoft and Amazon at different stages of their application processes.
Six months after deciding to switch careers, he landed a role as a data and machine learning specialist at Google's Seattle office.
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Here's the résumé he used to apply for his job at Google, which pays more than $300,000 a year. BI has verified his employment and compensation.
Sacrificing the 'one-page only' résumé rule
Looking back on his résumé four years later, Virmani said he would make some formatting changes.
"This résumé is giving importance to everything equally, which is what I don't like," he said. "I would have a gradient of importance, like executive summary on top, achievements so far, and then I would go to professional experience, education, and technical skills."
But with more insight into what employers like Google appreciate, Virmani said he would keep several things the same — including the length of the document.
Sacrificing the "one-page only" rule to improve readability: Virmani broke the "one-page only" rule and prioritized having an uncluttered résumé. "It has very neatly structured sections and high-level themes," he said about using subheadings like "data architecture" and "cloud strategy." His manager at Google later told him that style helped them pick up on his responsibilities without having to decipher the lines below.
Highlighting team effort: Virmani said some people overly highlight individual contributions on their résumé: "It's never that way, at least in my experience — it's always teamwork." That's why he focused parts of his résumé on his teams' accomplishments. "In my experience, Google highly, highly appreciates honesty and humility. That's the culture of the company — we know that nothing great gets achieved by an individual," he said.
Saving some details for the interview: Virmani said he was careful not to over-explain his past projects so that he could build curiosity and have a good conversation during the interview: "If you put everything in the résumé, you'll run out of points to talk about in the interview."
Virmani is not alone in choosing to sacrifice "typical" résumé decisions. For Shola West, that came in the shape of breaking the "no résumé gap" idea.
West is part of a growing group of Gen Zs who are trying to destigmatize the résumé gap — a period of unemployment between jobs or between education and work.
West previously told BI she took a yearlong break at the start of her career to understand what she really wanted to pursue. She embraced her résumé gap and now works at an advertising agency and runs a career advice side hustle.
For Mariana Kobayashi, breaking from the résumé norms meant abandoning the written format altogether.
Kobayashi landed a role as an account executive at Google after she curated a video about why she should get the role.
She sent her video résumé, which took her 10 hours to create, to the hiring manager directly, Kobayashi previously told BI. A Google recruiter saw the video and reached out to her, and she eventually landed a role at the tech giant.
Do you work in finance or consulting, and have a story to share about your personal résumé journey? Email this reporter at [email protected] .
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Pro tip: Left-align all the text on your resume since it's the easiest format for reviewers to read. If you prefer, you can center-align your name, contact information and headline. If you do choose to center-align any text, this is the only section that should be considered. 2. Select a professional, readable font.
It doesn't matter if you have the best resume in the world if the hiring manager can't contact you. Every single resume should include the following contact information: Your full name. First and last. Your phone number. Use a personal phone number, and make sure your voicemail is set up properly. Your email address.
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1. Minimalist. Image Source. The sample resume is an excellent example for graphic design students looking for entry-level opportunities. If you're new to the field but have internship or volunteer experience that applies to the role, include them as your work experience.
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1. Get a LinkedIn recommendation from someone you've worked with in the past, and link to it in your resumé. 2. Have a go at nailing the bones of a primary introduction, and use words specific to ...
Six months after deciding to switch careers, he landed a role as a data and machine learning specialist at Google's Seattle office. Here's the résumé he used to apply for his job at Google ...
Decide on a CV format and style. Before you start writing your CV, you need to format it properly. Open a new document in Microsoft Word or Google Docs and use the following settings: Set ½ - 1" margins on each side. Use a font size between 10 and 12 points. Select a professional font such as Times New Roman or Arial.