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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

Highlights (Free)

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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• 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

Director of Training and Development

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Good resume examples

Your resume is your number one tool when it comes to landing your dream job.

A good resume will get you noticed by hiring managers and ensure you rack up plenty of job interviews.

But a poor resume will leave you ignored and frustrated.

So, we’ve complied over 350 good resume examples to guide and inspire you to job search success.

Use these examples to create your own interview-winning resume and land the job you’ve always wanted.

Resume templates 

Accounting & Finance

Accounting manager

• Automotive Finance Manager
• CMA (Certified Management Accountant)
• Goldman Sachs
• FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis)
• Investment Banking Associate
• Senior Associate PWC

Business & Administration

• Entry Level Project Manager
• People Manager
• Remote Customer Service

• Keep it readable – The worst resumes are those that are poorly structured and hard to read, because hiring manager cannot see what is them! Prioritize your resume’s readability by using a clear layout, bullet points , and headings.
• Add quantified achievements – Using cliché phrases like “ hard-working ” or “ data-obsessed ” isn’t going to impress a potential employer. Instead, show off your achievements in your industry using quantifiable data, such as numbers and figures. e.g. “ I saved the company $30,000 in 2 years by implementing a new admin process ”
• Tailor your resume to each job application . Rather than having a set resume for your job search, customize your resume every time you apply for a job, to address the specific needs of each organization you apply to – this will make you seem highly suitable every time.

Construction & Property

Landscaping

Health, Medical & Wellbeing

• Aesthetic Nurse
• BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)
• CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist)
• Dialysis Nurse
• Entry Level SLP (Speech and Language)
• Hospice Nurse
• IV Infusion Nurse
• Medical Writer
• Nurse Preceptor
• Patient Service Representative
• Postpartum Nurse
• Referral Coordinator
• School Psychologist

Hospitality & Retail

• Apple Specialist
• Amazon Area Manager
• Amazon Process Assistant
• Banquet Server
• Chick-fil-A worker
• Dunkin Donuts
• Executive Chef
• Gas Station Manager
• Luxury Sales Associate
• Retail Supervisor
• Starbucks Shift Supervisor
• TJ Maxx Worker
• Walmart Cashier
• Walmart Stocker

IT (Information Technology)

IT service manager

• Amazon BI Engineer
• Automation Tester
• Azure Data Engineer
• Azure DevOps
• SDET (Software Engineer in Test)
• SOC Analyst (Security operations center)
• Web Application Manager

Junior & Student

New graduate nurse

• Art Student
• Cyber Security Intern
• Entry Level Phlebotomy
• JavaScript fresher
• Legal Intern
• Nurse Practitioner Student
• Pharmacy Intern
• SRNA (Student Nurse)
• Student Esthetician
• Transfer Student
• Making your resume too long – The key to a winning resume is getting the right length. In general, your resume should be one page or two pages long. Anything longer, and you risk losing the attention of busy hiring managers.
• Over-complicating the design – The best way to impress a recruiter is with a solid work history and visible skills. Don’t waste time adding fancy graphs or images to your resume, they will only distract and confuse readers – keep it simple and easy-to-read.
• Adding irrelevant info – The space on your resume is limited. Rather than wasting space talking about your hobbies or interests, prioritize key information, such as your accomplishments or relevant qualifications – and focus on what the employer finds valuable.

Logistics & Travel

• Amazon Driver
• Amazon Warehouse Associate

Manufacturing & Automotive

Public service.

• 911 Dispatcher
• Housekeeping Supervisor
• Shelter Support Worker
• Urban Planner

Sales & Marketing

• Client Services Manager
• Communications Director
• Fragrance sales associate
• SaaS Sales Director

Teaching & Education

• Special Education Paraprofessional

Creative & Arts

10 steps to writing a winning resume.

Browsing our library of real-life winning resume examples will give you a head start on creating your own.

For more guidance on how to create an attention-grabbing resume, check our 9 steps to resume success below…

Do your research

There’s no one-size-fits-all option when it comes to creating an effective resume.

If you want to impress a potential employer, you need to do your research about both the job on offer and the organisation you’re applying to work for.

You want to make sure that your resume reflects the skills and qualities they’re looking for; so, have a look through the job description or advert, and make sure your resume corresponds to the profile they’re searching for.

Armed with the knowledge from your research, you will be in a much stronger position to write a winning resume .

Create a clear professional format

One of the most important things to learn about resume-writing is to prioritize readability.

if your resume format isn’t clear – or worse, chaotic – there’s a good chance the hiring manager or recruiter will become frustrated and simply click through to the next candidate.

Overall, you’ll want to keep your resume clear, and easy to read.

Each section should be formatted like this for best results:

• Font – Use a professional, clean font for easy reading
• Color scheme – While you can pick a color other than black, it’s best to stick with muted color schemes, such as green, navy, or blue.
• Resume length – Your resume should be around two pages long to ensure recruiters will read it in full. Bear in mind that recruiters will look at a resume for only a few seconds during their first encounter with it.
• Split the page up – To enhance the readability of your resume, it’s a good idea to split up the sections in your resume into bite-size pieces
• Clearly define sections – Clear section titles, borders ( horizontal lines ), and bullet points can all help define your resume sections and enhance readability.

Structure your resume correctly

To enhance your resume’s readability, you’ll want to make sure it’s structured correctly – this means splitting up the page into important sections.

You’ll need to include the following as its own section:

• Personal contact information – Here you’ll include your full name, email address, and phone number. You should also include the location you’re based in, but you don’t need to add your full address. You can add a photo here, but it’s optional.
• Resume summary – The introductory paragraph at the top of your resume – this is where you get to stand out and make a good first impression with a recruiter. In your resume summary, you should summarise your work history, your accomplishments, and why you’d be an asset as an employee.
• Work history – This section is where you’ll list your work/jobs history, beginning with your most recent post and listing the rest in reverse chronological order. You don’t need to add every single job you’ve ever had – instead, prioritize your last 3 years of employment.
• Education and qualifications – Next, you’ll list your educational history, beginning with your highest educational qualification.
• Skills or further additional information – If you have any impressive skills or personal ventures (such as a successful website, or if you speak fluently another language) you can these accomplishments here.
• Hobbies and interests (optional) – This section of your resume is not mandatory; in fact, it’s only useful if you’ve not got a lot of work experience or educational qualifications. In most cases, you can leave this out and use the space on your resume for more important information.

Reel readers in with your summary

Your resume summary is your chance to sell yourself to the recruiter in just a few carefully chosen sentences. In short, a resume summary is as its name implies – you’re summarizing your skills, your work history, and your professional achievements. You want to use this section to get recruiters interested in your resume at first glance, so they continue to read the rest of it.

You should use this opportunity to give recruiters an overview of what you can offer employers by summarizing things like:

• Years of experience you have
• Which industries you have worked n
• Your most in-demand skills
• Essential qualifications in your field
• The types of results you achieve for employers.

Keep this section brief and save the details for your work experience.

Wow hiring managers with your work experience

When it comes to listing your work history, you want to be as concise as possible and allow a pleasant reading experience. To achieve this, don’t write large blocks of text – because they are hard to read, there’s a good chance the recruiter will simply skim over it, meaning that any important or impressive information goes unread.

Instead, make use of structuring and bullet points when listing your jobs history . Write your job title, bold it, then follow it up by listing what your role entailed, your day-to-day, responsibilities, and finish up the section with some achievements. For example, as follows:

Outline : Short overview of the job, who you were accountable to, and description of your department or team. Responsibilities : your day-to-day activities and duties Achievements : Any successes you enjoyed during your role.

When it comes to listing your achievements, opt for quantifiable data. For example, show off that you enjoyed a 40% increase in sales, or that you trained over new 500 employees. Use numbers and figures to back up your skills.

When it comes to how many jobs to include in your resume, you should only go back 1-20 years, depending on how much experience you have – focusing on the past 3 years, and summarizing older jobs.

Show employers you are qualified

Employers are always keen to know their candidates’ education history, so make sure to include a well-written education section in your resume.

Even if you believe that your jobs history is more impressive, an effective education section will prove that you’re knowledgeable about your industry, and that you’re academically certified to back it up.

You can add your educational information in reverse chronological order by date, or by listing your most relevant educational qualifications first. For example, if you have a college degree in Biology but you’ve decided to change careers and be a beauty therapist, it makes more sense to list any certifications you’ve achieved in the beauty industry. After all, all an employer wants to know is that you’re qualified to do the job.

Add additional info (only if it will help)

As mentioned above, you can tack on a few hobbies and interests at the end of your resume if you wish. However, you should only do so if your hobbies and interests are impressive or relevant, and if you’ve got too much empty space on your resume (for example, if you’re a student or a recent graduate.)

Hobbies such as awards , charity work, volunteering, running a side-business or website, traveling , or learning valuable skills (such as a language) are all impressive interests, and could be used to beef up your resume and impress your recruiter.

But leave out leisurely hobbies: listing that you enjoy ‘cinema’ ‘Netflix’ and ‘reading’ might not get you rejected, but it isn’t going to add value to your profile.

Proofread before sending

You’d be surprised how often recruiters find typos and spelling mistakes on candidates’ resumes. Not only does it make you seem unprofessional, but it makes your resume appear rushed and poorly thought-out. Make sure to always take the time to proofread your resume before sending it out to recruiters.

It’s also a bad idea to rely on in-built spell checkers alone; basic spellcheckers won’t pick up on inaccurate information, missing words, unfinished sentences, or poorly structured phrases. It’s best to take the time to proofread your resume yourself, to ensure that it is typo and error-free before sending it off.

Tailor for every application

Having a standard resume that you send to every job application isn’t a good idea; the best resumes are those which are tailored to suit the jobs they’re applying for. This is why you need to do your research beforehand, and thoroughly read the job application.

When you really want to impress the hiring manager, you should make sure that your skills directly correspond to those posted in the job advertisement. You can achieve this by spending just a few seconds tweaking your summary and core skills before applying to a job.

Quick tip: When saving your resume, ensure that you use a strong file name to ensure a professional appearance.

Examples Of Good Resumes That Get Jobs

Having a good resume is crucial for getting a job. Below you'll find many examples of good resumes to get traditional jobs, consulting jobs, side gigs , and more.

For 13 years, I was a hiring manager at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse, two of the world's largest financial firms. I've seen literally thousands of resumes during this time period. I've also hired or been involved in hiring dozens of people at these firms, where their acceptance rate is in the single digits.

An excellent resume should be standard, not the exception. Before I share some examples of good resumes, let's do a quick review of the best time to get a job and some general resume tips.

The Best Time To Get A Job

In normal times, the first half of the year is when ideally all hiring shall be done. This is because:

1) The best available people are still available. There is a bias against people looking in the 3rd and 4th quarter because rightly or wrongly, companies may wonder what's wrong with you for not having found something earlier.

2) Companies need to spend their budgets while they are still available. There's no time like the present.

3) Hiring an employee at the start of the year gets the most out of the employee, especially if there is a guaranteed compensation package.

If you find yourself looking for a job in the second half of the year, it's important to hustle a little more or prepare for activity to pick up in the spring.

Don't give up hope. Use this time to plan more thoroughly. And utilize the examples of good resumes below to improve your own, especially as economies start opening up.

The Importance Of An Updated Resume

Just the other week, I had breakfast with an old boss of mine who moved on to do different things last year. What I thought was a friendly meet up turned out to be a soft sell on why I should join his firm.

“ We should talk more next week Sam ,” he concluded.  “ I think you'll be amazed at what we're doing here .”

I proceeded to discuss my meeting with another old colleague of mine who then said, “ Sam, actually we also have a 5 year runway to build something great. You should send me your resume. “

“ No problem “, I said. Truth be told, my resume was one year old and needed some updating. But, that's OK, given the changes were quite minor.

Keep Employment Dialogues Open

It never hurts to keep employment dialogues open, even if you don't currently plan on leaving your company. It's a courtesy to them to have a discussion.

You never know when someone wants to pay you big bucks for a guaranteed length of time to join their organization! 

Generally, I'm the one who is evaluating resumes, so it was kind of exciting to update my own to send to someone else.

Important Resume Tips To Know 

There are many important tips to keep in mind when analyzing examples of good resumes. Read this section thoroughly before creating and editing your own resume. If you do, you’ll create the best resume possible.

The 7 Seconds Rule

The average amount of time a reviewer spends on your resume is 7 seconds and that's it! It's partly because hiring managers like myself have so many resumes to look at. And it's partly because we're lazy.

Make sure the top half of your resume pops and everything is clear. If your resume is too dense, it's going to overwhelm anyone who reads it. You don't want their eyes to glaze over. Practice scanning the examples of good resumes below for 7 seconds. Then, try the same exercise on your own.

One Page Resume Or Bust

If you have a resume longer than one page, you just quadrupled your chances of having your resume crumpled and tossed in the bin. More is much less in this situation.

Having a one page resume shows that you are concise, clear, and to the point. Again, hiring teams spend roughly 7 seconds on your resume, so don't bore them with irrelevant details.

It's all about what you've done lately, your education, and an interesting fact about you. Anything more can be covered during the interview.

Don't Over Think Design For A Great Resume

Unless you are a graphic designer looking for a job, there's no need to over think the design of your one-pager. Contact info, latest two or three jobs with responsibilities, education, and hobbies. Done.

Segment the page out in sections with clear, standard titles. Use bullet points if you will, and make that one page as simple to read as possible.

We really don't care about what type of font you are using, whether the paper has a thicker weave, and all the nitty gritty details of your latest project. Like blogging, content is king!

Don't Hide Obvious Things On A Resume

If you've never had a real job before or are still within 5 years out of undergrad, you better not hide your GPA. Hiding your bad GPA is a 90% guarantee of getting your resume tossed. It shows that you think reviewers are stupid enough to not realize your grades are missing.

We'll start thinking the worst, so don't hide your GPA! Don't hide any of your contact details either. That will surely piss off the reviewer if she wants to contact you.

If you're applying to jobs through a recruiter, however, it's common for them to remove your contact info. Recruiters want employers to contact them directly first since they are your liaison.

A Good Resume Is Standard, Not Special

A good or great resume doesn't make the person. You and your interview make the person. A good resume should be standard, which means it's all the important not to have a bad resume.

A bad resume obliterates your chances, and a good resume is the absolute minimum. There is no one golden resume format.  It just has to be easy on the eyes. From the examples of good resumes below, you'll see that all are acceptable resumes.

Customize Your Resume As Much As Possible

Don't use a generic resume for all your applications. It's important to highlight specific skills, attributes, and experiences you have that would be an asset to your new employer.

Employers want to know why you're the best fit for the specific job you're applying to. Tailor your resume to each job. Just make sure you attach the right version before you hit the send button.

Use your resume as a way to shine the brightest spotlight on merit. Although there is a growing attack on merit , the best people with the most qualifications usually still win.

Optimize For Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Robots may not be running the world (yet), but they are busy doing a lot of things including resume screening. Roughly 90% of Fortune 500 companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to screen resumes. In addition, about 70% of larger companies and 20% of small businesses use ATS as well.

Humans will make the ultimate decision on whether or not to interview and hire you for a job. But, you should make your resume ATS friendly so it has the best chance to get seen by human eyes.

Use keywords from the job description and industry. Action words are important as well. Just be careful not to overdo it. Keyword stuffing and going crazy with buzzwords may fool a robot, but will get your resume tossed out by a person.

Spell out abbreviations, avoid using special characters like symbols or emojis, and use standard headings like “Education” and “Work Experience.”

In addition, stick with common fonts and simple formatting. Fancy formatting is bound to get removed by the ATS. Or worse, the ATS may not be able to read your resume at all.

Do The Not So Obvious To Make Your Resume Stand Out

If you've sent out hundreds of resumes already, and aren't getting any responses, do something different. Put a picture of yourself up on the top right hand corner.

Again, do this if you haven't been getting any love at all, especially if you're more attractive than average. LinkedIn profiles with picture profiles get clicked on twice more often than those profiles that don't have pictures.

Change your resume color to a green back ground. Make your objective statement a prediction on who will win the Super Bowl and why? Then parlay that with a follow up interview if your prediction holds true.

If you aren't getting any call backs, you have nothing to lose. If you do any one of the following things above, you will stand out and get the recruiter's attention.

Now, let's examine some examples of good resumes that get jobs. Below each one you'll find a summary of my thoughts along with a resume rating.

Good Resume Example #1: Business Management Or Sales

Resume analysis : I like how Adam states right up front his objectives and qualifications. His resume is easy to read. Unfortunately, there is no GPA, and his work experience isn't much to write home about, depending on what job he's looking for. If he's looking to apply as a restaurant manager, he looks like a perfect candidate.  Resume Rating: 8/10.

Great Resume Example #2: Post MBA

Resume analysis: Edgar has a classically formatted resume, which I like. He must be just graduating from business school because he over emphasizes his education, and under emphasizes what makes Edgar the man. 

We already know Edgar went to Darden b-school if I'm reading his resume, so putting his education at the very top is wasting valuable real estate. Also, I learn nothing about Edgar as a person, which doesn't create any affinity.  Resume Rating: 7/10.

Excellent Resume Example #3: Translator

Resume analysis: This is one of my favorite examples of good resumes. Pamela's resume has almost everything I want to see. I like how she highlights a “Profile” portion up top, lists her experience, and then her education and activities.

I would love to know more about what makes Pamela tick.  Also, I would consider removing her earliest work experience and expand a little more on her interests.  Resume Rating: 8.5/10.

Fantastic Resume Example #4: Actress

Resume analysis: Lauren's resume is unique because it is a classic example of an actor's resume. The resume showcases her range as an actress in terms of tours, plays, commercials, and training.

Lauren is obviously an attractive woman who has used a professional headshot picture in the top left hand corner to attract the casting director's attention. Lauren's phone is probably ringing off the hook. Resume rating:  8/10

Solid Resume Example #5: Accounting

Resume analysis: James' resume is poorly constructed because it looks like there's a huge four year gap between when he graduated in 2001 and his current job as an accountant.

You have to look closely to see that he was an Accounting Intern from 2001-2005, which as an awfully long time. James should BOLD “Accounting Intern, 2001-2005” and “Accountant, 2006 to Present” to make the resume more clear. James' resume is severely lacking in personality and does nothing to differentiate itself from other resumes. Resume rating: 6 / 10

Conclusion: A Good Resume Is Standard!

A good resume is standard, which also means good resumes are a dime a dozen. If you have a badly formatted resume with glaring holes, poor grammar, no personality, and lack of clarity, your job seeking life is over.

With a bad resume, you might as well become an entrepreneur or work a dead end job instead, because nobody will be willing to give you a chance since you can't even present yourself properly on one sheet of paper. Beyond the basics of resume writing, it's the resume's content which really helps get you an interview and that job.

The economy is extremely unstable now due to so many people who are unemployed. Make a great resume using the examples of good resumes above as your guide. And keep developing important work skills so you may more easily be able to get a job. Don't give up!

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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.

Resumes for federal jobs like court officer demands a lot more information as compared to private sector, therefore a typical federal job might use more than 5,000 characters for describing the relevant academic achievements, skills, experience and accomplishments. In some jobs you might also be required to describe your past years of employment, in order to highlight your past experiences. You might also utilised numbers and statistics more often in order to highlight your academic and professional experience/

It looks like you’re not just an experienced professional but an expert and you know what you’re looking for. Thank you very much for your awesome advice and other resume tips! I think what you just said here would be very helpful for me. I’m hoping to find more of your suggestions and tips regarding resume and how it’s going to be effective so I can find the future job that I need.

These helpful resume examples are great thank you! I’m helping my former colleague update her resume and am going to use a lot of the resume tips in this post. Being able to see free example resumes that get jobs is priceless in this time of economic and occupational uncertainty. Thank you!

Hi Sam! Just stumbled on your site and absolutely LOVE IT! Forgive me if this has been answered in a similar post, but I haven’t come across it. As a bit of background, in March 2015, I was laid-off. In January of the same year, it became necessary for me to leave the corporate world completely to care for an elderly parent that lived 400 miles away while maintaining my immediate family in a different city. My immediate family consisted of my husband who was 14 years my senior and retired at the time. Two years before the exit, I had been through 6 Sr. Managers in the span of 6 weeks and finally aligned to an Executive that was very different than I in personality. The role I had in the corporate world as a Manager was stressful, required 60-80 hours a week, 6-7 days/week with travel. At the time the layoff was finally executed in March 2015, I turned 50 and ready to go. My husband returned to work so that I could focus my time on my parent. Full-time, long-distance caregiving and a full-time job such as what I had were just not realistic. I have been away from the corporate world for 5 years now. Many things have changed for my husband and I. My priorities, attitude about work, and of course my age.

LinkedIn continuously connects me to my old corporation and role because I was there for 10 years before the layoff. I have not updated it yet because I’m looking for a better way to address the changes I noted and would actually like to focus my return in a different direction/fashion. I’m currently in the process of taking software classes to ensure my general software skills are fresh and will also sit for a professional certification exam in October. The certification exam actually incorporates my old skills with a new role in a different direction. It is not a totally career change but different enough to be significant. I loved the suggestion of creating your own blog that you’ve provided. Are there other suggestions you might have to address a time gap in one’s resume appropriately for reasons such as mine? Is it addressed in the Summary? What is appropriate to say in this case? I’m not hiding it I just don’t know how to wordsmith it.

In addition, do you have any suggestions for those of us over 50/55 :) trying to play catch-up or get ahead on the financial front???? The loss of my income for 5 years put our saving goals behind. My goal is not to permanently work for some one else but I need to start somewhere. My husband is now 70, good, health and plans to work for another 3 years and we have very little/no debt – just need to do a little reno work to our home. Our ultimate goal is to be financially free as soon as possible.

Interested to hear your thoughts,

I recommend using your experience to consult! Use your experience to your advantage.

Yes, setting up your own website to brand yourself and attract clients is a no brainer. But it’s up to you to do it.

Hi Sam, Absolutely love your site! I appreciate this is a very old post but this is clearly once again a challenging time for many so just thought I would add a few additional points if I may from having been in Executive recruitment for around 15 years:

– Numbers – Often people will write their intangible skills line by line, similar to your accountancy friend above. Instead of writing that you lead a project, cut a certain amount of cost or managed a particular business unit. Go into the numeric details for example “Upon joining General Electric my business unit generated $5million, with profit of $3million across a headcount of 40 with the key revenue channels being the automotive industry and top clients were companies X, Y and Z. After 3 years revenues were up to $10million, profits up to $6million and headcount up to 75 and I lead top-to-top sales and account management to support continued build out into a new revenue channel whilst broadening our key client base to also include companies A and B” – Tell your story – Your career will most likely be going in an upward ark, is that clearly visible on your CV? Can someone with no knowledge of your job type or industry understand clearly see how you have progressed? Remember, often the first person to read your CV will be a HR professional who has to source for all job roles across the business. He or she may not understand the intricacies of your job function or company, also job responsibilities vary enormously company to company. Job titles can be misleading, there are a lot of “managers”, “Directors” or “Managing Directors” out there managing 1, 2 or no people altogether – Process and Systems – How you grow, improve or innovate your business and team? What processes and systems you implemented that enabled you to have an impact. During the interview, its also fine to admit some that didn’t! Humility and resilience are core behaviours all employers look for – People – Demonstrate how you improve your people’s performance, this can be carrot and stick. How did you support your top performers, get the most out of the mid range (typically through systems, motivation, culture and target setting) and take decisive action on the bottom performers (help them become high performers or move them on) – What achievements are you most proud of in the last 3 years, again make these tangible New business units, countries, offices started up, turned around or built further on. New clients you were able to win business with and how you were able to do this. Ensure you are able to demonstrate you are capable of both thorough strategy development with a Go-To-Market plan as well as effective execution. What exactly did you do to ensure revenues were increased whilst costs were controlled or minimised – You! Make sure it is clear what YOU actually did on the CV. Don’t over exaggerate your role in a team’s success, similarly don’t leave ambiguity around your role in these cumulative successes. – Don’t have an enormous summary, no one reads it, keep it simple. As Sam writes, no one is going to read a long summary, I literally never do, that won’t get you a job unless you are a graduate – Two pages max, beyond and you will be overlooked as there is a high correlation between long CVs and “all talk no action” type of people. Fair or not. – Keywords – Similar to the above which Sam mentioned regarding ATS. You need to ensure you have all keywords listed on your CV so you can be found by a recruiter once your CV is added onto a system (agency and in-house). If you want to get into a new type of role make sure you have the keyword on your CV you want so you can found. Even though you may not have the skillset. Fun fact, do this for LinkedIn too and you may get some interesting job opportunities sent your way. Pro tip – Did you know, a lot of top tech firms don’t have a way of tracking your application? They use excel! Make sure you have all keywords as Sam outlines so you can be found.

Thank you for pointing out that we shouldn’t be overdoing the design of our resume unless we plan to apply for jobs like a graphic designer. I am thinking that companies will want to look for an easy-to-read resume that gives the facts straight away. I would imagine that companies will also partner with staffing companies to recruit people they need and thus, it will be important for us to keep in contact with staffing companies to watch out for potential openings for our work.

As a business founder with two exits, and now working as a government recruiter I have assessed and interviewed a few hundred candidates over the last decade. This year should actually be my biggest, and by July 2021 I will have added another 400 candidates to that count. A few things:

We don’t care about your grades.

We don’t care that your resume is longer than one page. The old wisdom that a resume needs to be a page is dead.

Research the hell out of the job you are applying for. If you have the same resume and cover letter for two different jobs you might as well put it in the bin yourself. Your cover letter should be woven with details of the job you are applying for and your resume should be tailored to fit the description. It takes 20-30 minutes to edit your application materials from one job to another. Not customizing your application for each position is the number one reason people aren’t getting called. It is worth the time.

No SPAG errors in either the resume or cover.

Never put your picture on it unless you are an actor/model or it is somehow relevant. Invariably when I receive applications with photographs the applicant is from a foreign country where this is the norm. If you hail from North America and include an irrelevant photograph, it is bad.

We expect lies. Everybody lies. Lie small. Big lies are obvious disqualifiers.

If you find yourself looking for a job in the second half of the year, it’s important to hustle a little more or prepare for activity to pick up in the spring. Don’t give up hope. Use this time to plan more thoroughly. Thanks

Good to know that this post is perfect for me. I continue working for 8 years and counting a lot of experience and I am now looking to move toward working for a company. I need to improve my resume to show up on my current skills.

I have a Linkedin account that I started a while ago but I never completed my profile or use it. Should I update my Linkedin profile etc. before applying for a position? Would it hurt to just delete my account?

While resumes are an invaluable part of applying for, and acquiring a job, it is important to also have a well-written cover letter. Thanks for providing these resume examples, they are so helpful for the job search.

How do you present the gap of being a state at home parent for some time? To be honest it was a very bad impression that employers left me when that gap in your work history was to take time to develop, nurture and teach another human being the right things in life. It seem to come across as a penalty on my work experience. How do you effectively write that gap on your resume. Thank you

There are some great design templates as well for resumes. Especially those that give provide a lot of white space while still showing all your information. Just because you are applying for a pretty technical position doesn’t mean your resume has to look drab.

PS. Microsoft Word can do a lot more than you think. You got this! -Andrew

ay what if you lie on your resume

Depends if you get caught I guess! All employers use the web to verify who you are and what you say you’ve done.

you good brodie

I just wanted to point out that you are incorrect regarding COBRA. Any employer with 20 or more employees (part time employees are counted on a fractional bases) must off COBRA to an separated employee regardless if separation was voluntary or involuntary. The only exception is if an employee was fired for “Gross Misconduct”! Though there is no set federal definition for what constitutes “Gross Misconduct” court cases have generally sided with the employee unless the employer has been able to show the employee endangered other employees or customers. The law sets forth strict timeframes on timing and content of a COBRA notices to employees.

Dozens of people makes the same mistakes writing resumes: they point out the wrong skills, make bad to eye CVs, make mistakes etc. But good written resume – it’s 50% of success! Everybody should remember this. The first time HR meet you through the CV that you have send, so make it the best, show why YOU should get this position. Use good quality examples or use services that will do it for you.

Good morning, I am trying to switch career fields I work in the restaurant business I am trained in all the positions I’m still young I’m going back to school in January 2017 I want to try and get a receptionist job I’m bilingual and I feel that I have awesome customer service skills but a lot of receptionist jobs ask that you know how to do invoices and be super familiar with Microsoft Word and I familiar with it but I wouldn’t say I’m use to using it. I want them to realize I’m willing to learn anything, I like learning and I catch on pretty quickly. What should I do . I have only worked two jobs before the one I’m at right now I’m at 2 and half years, and I’m only 21. Help

I understand the rationale behind “do it all on a single page”.. BUT…..how do you possibly condense a 30-year career into a single page? Especially in something like banking or journalism — these are industries that often result in semi-frequent job changes and differing duties/accomplishments at each. Any thoughts will be appreciated.

Dear financial samurai,

What about military resumes? Should I list all my military awards, service schools, and different jobs performed while under the guise of what branch I was in? Sometimes it feels like there’s too much I could list. It might be one job on paper, but the different things you’re cross trained in could easily fill a resume.

If you can keep all the information one one page, definitely highlight your awards and best jobs/courses.

I don’t have any of that, how about writing a how-to for people who absolutely doesn’t have ANYTHING. And I mean anything as far as previous work experiences, or hasn’t graduated or had to take off from college due to medical problems and hasn’t gone back and completed a term yet. How about for that person? because I think it’s pretty easy if you’ve had any remote experience like the examples above give, its almost offensive to me that nobody ever puts anything about what to do when you have absolutely nothing. I feel like its my fault and I’m somehow a failure due to that, its horrible and I know that nobody wants it to feel that way, but that is seriously how it’s looked from every single website devoted to helping people make good resume’s. So you have three college degree, a dozen accolades, three honors and two interns with a high profile company, and you need freaking HELP with your resume??? That’s how I see websites like this, they aren’t really helping anyone by putting such easy and obviously good applications for examples. I know this has gone on for too many paragraphs and all that, along with different topics, but I am just so angry because I am good with so many things, none of which I can put on a resume, I have no experience because I’m 24 and nobody knows how bad people my age got screwed over the past few years, I mean it’s seriously horrible. And the worst thing possible is I live in a small town with only small towns around me. I am not mechanically inclined enough to be a mechanic, I started having seizures three years ago so now regular company’s won’t hire me in as so far as I’ve tried probably because of the liability and I can’t blame them with the insurance garbage nowadays. So day after day I just get more and more angry at whatever it is that is keeping me from ever getting hired no matter how much I try. I swear a lesser person might be crazy from all this, how about all that for a comment?

Hi Financial Samurai,

I hope you can help me. I am a Hungarian woman who is looking for a job in the USA. I was working in the banking industry in Hungary as a Car Loan Assistant for 8 years. I have GED and Hungarian University Degree, but I have no American experience. Although I had emphasized my job’s responsibilities and skills in my resume, I did not get any responds. How can I make my resume in order to catch their interests? Thanks

Dear Samurai:

Any suggestions for a 61 year old looking for a call-center job? Experience ranges from owning a business to working retail. Major problem: Have worked several jobs since selling business. Should all be listed or be selective? Secondary problem: What about time gaps?

This post was perfect for what I need right now. I am an educator of 10 years and counting and I am now looking to move toward working for an education company. I need to update my resume to reflect my current skills.

Hi, I am a fresh graduate of BS Psychology and looking for a job. When I was in college I was really an active student and achieved a lot of awards esp. in the field of leadership. Can i include all of my achievements in my resume? or only those achievements that are related to the job that i want to apply? Thank you for your reply.

Hi. What about bad GPA’s? My S.O. is an extremely hard worker and impresses all of his employers with his knowledge, ability and work ethic, but he had a ridiculous situation that forced his GPA way down in the middle of college. I believe it is a 2.3 and I am trying to help him find a finance internship. Should we include the GPA at all? Or will it mess with his chances?

I wouldn’t include 2.3. That is a C-/D+ average that will limit his chances for sure.

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How much to review my resume? :)

I moved from Barcelona and my career has changed slightly.

I know this is 5 years old but I’ll take a look if you’re still interested. It’s what I do for a living. One more won’t hurt.

Dear Financial Samurai,

I am a 33 year old male with a high school diploma. I have worked several manufacturing jobs in the past 15 years. The current one I’ve been at for 8 years.

I am looking to desperately change lines of work and I am terribly confused on how I can write a resume for another industry with only a high school education and factory experience.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Your recommendation about page size just does not feel right for IT resumes. For example, a senior software developer’ (4+ years of experience) resume, is full with IT acronyms and used technologies. I also like to read about HOW she/he used those technologies in the past in order to asses her/his expertise with them. IMHO it would be not particularity legible to condense all this information onto one page or simply skip something relevant.

It was interesting to read about the difficulties what the sheer volume of resumes could cause if you work for a trending company with so so many applicants. I understand that, from your point of view, even a one page resume could be too lengthy, however the majority of business are not that big and (presumably) do not receive that many resumes, therefore do not mind to read a let’s say 3 pages resume, if it contains relevant content.

Is “4+ years experience” senior nowadays?

You can always give it a try, making a mega 3-page resume, to see if it works.

Is “4+ years experience” senior nowadays?

In the UK, when recruiters are talking about senior developers, they usually mean people with 3-5 years of experience in a particular technology or a set of related technologies.

Since new technologies are emerging every day, I think that denoting expertise as years of experience particularity falls short in the filed of IT. As a concrete example, let say our company wants to hire a Senior MeteorJS Developer. At the time of writing, only three years has passed since the initial release(by that time it was far from production-ready) of the above software, so even the authors may not have 4 years of experience with it. If we only consider someone as senior with at least 4 years’ experience, than we basically rule out everyone.

Also, to stick with the above example, lets say in one hand we have a developer who has been using the above software for 3 years to build websites. On the other hand, we have an other developer with only 2 years of experience, however he is one of the main contributor(help fixing bugs, participate in its design process, etc.) to the above open source software and also the author of many wildly used open source project which extends the core software’ shortcomings.

In the above case, if the applicant with 2 years of experience can demonstrate his in-depth knowledge, I would definitely consider him more experienced than the one with 3 years of experience.

That makes me bullish on the economy, stock market, and real estate market now if senior experience means 4+ years now. Thanks for the anecdote.

Maybe I’ll buy more assets instead of pay down debt. As someone with 16 years in finance and Six years in online marketing, you’ve given me confidence to raise my rates!

I’m going to have to disagree with the “customize your resume with a photo” part. Every recruiter I’ve spoken to advises against it and could care less about what you look like.

One tip that’ll get you even further than any of the tips outlined above: proof-read and check your spelling. One small grammatical or spelling mistake is enough to cost you the position–you are, after all, educated, right? Sam is guilty of not having this article proof-read. Under the, “do the not so obvious” subsection of the resume tips, there’s one glaring grammar error: “Again, do this if you haven’t been getting any love at all, especially if your more attractive than average.” Pardon? “Your” isn’t the appropriate word here; I reckon Sam meant, “you’re” as in “you are”.

Although trivial, the misuse of “your” has made me question the author’s credibility.

Should your resume have an error such as the one I pointed out above, you’re likely to have it tossed out with the bunch.

I’m writing a resume for an internship in photography, and I have a GPA of 2.74 which I know is not good. Should I leave my GPA off?

Hello! What can I do if I don’t have GPA? I am from Venezuela and the Educational system is different here.

I know this is a late response and may no longer be beneficial. However, if you are from a different country, it would be a good idea to include your grades/marks/points that you received while in schooling/training. I would and recommend starting the system of origin used to establish proficiency. This could be a huge asset in an interview because many prospective employers will be curious to learn more. It will give you something to talk about. To add some more brownie points during the interview, try to do some research to see how the grading system of your country/area correlates to the area you are seeking employment.

Now 54, used to do a lot of hiring for drinks trade. Trying to get better role after lay offs etc. I am amazed if 7 to 15 seconds is time spent shortlisting cv /resumes! What are today’s managers on! Recruitment is one of the most important functions…what else do they while away their days with!!!! No wonder I am finding getting re hired hard! Its the sane and qualified being judged by the feckless……………..

There is simply too much demand to write long winded resumes now. Trust me on this! Got to adapt.

Yup, these people are a product of the corporate age; they literally don’t care about hiring the right person for the job because they don’t care about doing a good job. HR is judged on check-boxes not true human performance, so that’s the way they judge potential employees. They are taught a series of check-boxes a potential employee should have, a one size fits all industries standard, and without questioning if the boxes even apply they try to fit all employees into them. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen HR people hire the most incompetent people over a list of hard working honest individuals simply because the new guy met their list of check-boxes. The last HR rep i talked to didn’t even know the very simplest core basics about the single product the company makes; how does this person even have a job and how is he qualified to judge me when I have years of experience in designing and manufacturing that product. If a company really wants to hire people that care about their job and not just play mouth to that statement, then they need to put someone who knows what they’re doing in charge of hiring.

These tips are really good. I have one question . Like if someone is not working or haven’t got job till date , what should he include in resume to convine that he is the apt for the job because preference is given to experience holders

Hello. I have had some challenges updating my resume. I got my license as a civil engineer back in 1998. I couldn’t find a decent-paying job in my field so I worked in manufacturing as production supervisor and QA engineer for a period of five years. in 2004 I moved to the US; unfortunately I couldn’t find a job in manufacturing. So in 2007 I decided to become a chef and attended culinary school. I’ve been in the food service industry for 7 years now but realized along the way that I do not find this field as fulfilling as manufacturing. I’ve been sending out resumes for QA engineer and production supervisor positions but have yet to get an interview. I wonder what the problem is. I’m guilty of a 4-page resume crime but I wonder if it’s mainly because my experience was from a foreign country that they could not easily verify (my former managers have left the company long ago) and the fact that it was from 10 years ago. Is it advisable to just omit my food industry experience when applying for these positions? If so, would they not wonder what I did since 2003?

Your opinions are greatly appreciated.

what if i only worked at one job for two months for summer because i had to head back to college and only had the job for summer job

Hello,I just stumbled upon this page searching for tips on resume writing. I LIKE IT!!I have NEVER left a comment in any type of forum or blog,but something is telling me to step out on faith ,that you may see this and ask, although there ain’t any gaps understand my employment history,I have 4 years if workimg at different staffing companies as a laborer first months only at a time. HOW do I list this without looking like a job Hopper? I have gained my best skills while employed as a temp.

I rencently completed my university transfer program in arts and social sciences at Fraser International College of Simon Fraser University with a GPA of 2.6. I have worked for Liberty Security/VoxCom as a sales agent and for Vancity HD and Cable installation- as an installer. I was working while I was still in college, I have done a few volunteering jobs withing my university, and played rugby for over 10years- 4years for my uni. Am supposed to continue university as an economist. In between my college study I developed interest in graphic designing while studying a graphic course. Which gave me great computer skills in most adobe programs, a creative mind, and great social networking skills. I took a break before continuing Uni n travelled back to Zambia Africa- through a connection, I chanced a data entry/sim registration job with airtel, then I got a better offer to do optic fibre cable (under-ground laying), as a social manager- for Zamtel, through an ICT consultant company, Mutech Zambia LTD (contractors & Consultants). N through the same company Mutech, I got appointed as Head of HR. To manage Optic Fibre aerial Deployment for C~Liquids Telecom. Am only 23 years old and my fear now is, if I lose this job with only a college certificate of a 2.6 GPA. While studying and wanting to work, will my education experience balance with the lucky work experience I have acquired on my resume till prensent? and what are the chances of me getting another good managerial job- indicated that am still meant to continue uni to attain my Bachelors Degree? Am I just been too scared or should I just focus on graduating first? This is a long comment but your reponse will be greatly appreciated.

Austin, althought 2.6 is a bad GPA, you have good work experience. I highly recommend you focus in getting your diploma ASAP so it is no longer a burden and potential hindrance.

You have a lot of good examples for people that have a lot of work experience already, but what would you recommend for a person fresh out of high school with no professional job experience yet?

can you please critique my essay.

I hired environmental professionals for a mid-sized environmental and engineering consulting firm for 6 years. I disagree with your “one-page” resume rule. I agree that the resume should not be overly-wordy, but I am getting paid to find the right person and therefore want to know as much as I can about a person before I decide to interview them without having to do the legwork myself. If you are hiring and cannot wade through more than one page of a resume without getting bored or tired, I would say you are not doing your job. I hire professionals who have varied and often accomplished histories – I want to know that. It may be different if you are hiring waiters or cashiers.

You probably don’t have a flood of resumes as a mid-sized environmental and engineering consulting firm.

If you are at a more high demand job like McKinsey, TPG, Goldman, etc, employers get inundated.

If you’ve got 15+ years experience, a two-page resume is less egregious, and in fact, probably preferred.

Hi! I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering. I am currently working in telecommunications company and have less than a year experience. Can you please help me out by telling how can I make my resume more effective with this much experience only.And I have expertise in some skills which may not be helpful in the same sector ,so can I include it in my resume while searching out for a new job in the same or any other sector?

Hard to say Kirti without seeing your resume. My recommendation for you is to stay at the job for at least one year, preferably two, to build experience and not be a job hobber so early on.

Hi! I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering. Well basically, my degree gives me the privilege to apply to different areas of expertise. Some are: telecommunications, control systems (PLC programming), semiconductor, biomedical electronics, network systems, and even programming. My only work experience was in a telecommunications company (internship). So can I include it in my resume as my work experience even if I’m applying to different areas of expertise?

I would for sure. And then write a great descriptor that nudges you towards what you want to do. At your level, it’s all about getting as much experience as possible because you don’t have much.

Thank you Financial Samurai. You’re right, experience is my top priority here.

Financial Samurai,

Basically to make a long story short, I need to make a resume’.. But unfortunately, I’m 23 & hadn’t gone to college yet cause I’m in a band & just partied since graduating High School.

So I have no recent education.

I’ve had like 9 jobs since I was 16, But I’ve gotten fired from every single one for being late/calling out due to drug addiction/legal issues.

Fortunately, I’ve been clean for 7 months, but It’s hard to find work. I’m pretty positive that I’m automatically skipped over just because of so many job changes & really no good references.

What is the best way I can do this, without completely lying about my past?

What do you suggest?

The best work experience for you may be volunteer efforts. Volunteer everywhere you can and build up contacts from within those networks. Having the lady who runs the soup kitchen being impressed with your dedication to volunteering can make a nice addition to a resume. You may even be able to work into a payed position from volunteering. That’s how I obtained a few jobs. I worked my butt off for free by volunteering for certain organizations.

I’ve worked at engineering firms that will filter GPAs that are too high, as these people are seen as mindless robots who may be good at following instruction but lack creativity and make poor team players.

Larger companies like Google that have previously filtered and tracked GPA scores have since used their ‘big data’ to discover no relationship between college GPA and work performance for anything other then new college grads (and even then the relationship is extremely small).

In any case, my personal experience is that a company that filters GPA scores is most likely not going to be a good place to work. On the other side of the table (resume reviewing), I’ve heard plenty of ego filled rants (I’m funkin awesome because I got a 4.0 OR I’m funking awesome because I dropped out altogether, too busy actually building stuff and making money OR I’m funking awesome because blah blah blah) to describe why candidate X shouldn’t be hired because his GPA is too high or too low, but rarely have heard complaints about a missing GPA.

The safer bet, therefore, is to leave it off unless you are right out of school.

Never heard of a firm that filters GPAs that are too high. Doesn’t make sense if you have a million 4.0 applicants. Are you guys saying that all of them are robots?

There are plenty of social, multi-talented 4.0 students. This is how elite firms retain their elite status, not by shunning out the best.

Don’t hide your GPA.

I think this comes across as sound advice. I like this.

The only thing anyone seems to agree on is that people that review resumes are arrogant and rude. All these articles online speak as if reviewing a resume makes you into some kind of king and should anyone dare to not precisily meet your style, they are stupid or offensive. Allow me to say to all of you, you are not special, you are not important, get over yourself.

The one item I would say on your tips is the part regarding including a photo of themselves on a resume. As an HR professional, I cannot accept any resume with a photo due to the fact that it could be a discriminating factor and is against EO policy. It is important for them to tailor their resume to the specific skill sets when applying for a specific position and as a recruiter I have heard fro others anywhere form 7 to 15 seconds max. That is primarily dependent on what the hiring manager asks for us to find in key words and years of experience that sometimes are not that easy to find. Overall good article to provide a basic start. People need to remember that every company and every HR professional has an opinion and it is up to the individual to take the advice but, not treat it as gospel.

Dear Sirs I am a 52 year old woman in college for her bachelors degree in psychology. My employment history has been spotty and mostly factory work. I am worried about submitting my resume and terribly confused about how to go about creating a new one. Can you give me insight on what is essential to put on a resume for a person with this type of employment history. It is tough going to get into the human services field. I received an associates in 2008 and because it has not panned out in employment for that area. I am going back for more education.

What about people with bad GPAs?

I have over 10 years experience in electronics. Do I need to put an GPA on my resume??

I would say not necessary. References and results are more important. That said, if it’s above a 3.0, why not.

Really liked your posts and wanted to pick up on just one thing. In almost all the resume examples that you have posted, the work experience is generally responsibility or activity based rather that output or achievement orientated. My simple point really is that employers are interested in what you can deliver for their organisation and not so much in what you did. If there is room, you can expand on what you did or how you did it to highlight skills or attributes.

In the UK (and to an extent in Europe), we are now seeing heat map results showing that recruiters and employers are looking at CVs for less than 15 seconds before making that decision to shortlist or not. Having more information showing what you have delivered for employers in the past definitely gets you through that first sift more often than activity or responsibility focused CVs

This makes sense, more or less, but what would you expect of a resume for a year 9 high school student who has never worked before?

Tough one Monica. Are you saying it has taken 9 years to complete high school? Or are you saying it’s been 9 years after high school? If the latter, then emphasize work experience over the past 9 years, and keep your GPA if it is above 3.0. If it is really bad, then leave it off.

When I say a year 9 high school student I mean the year level in high school, so basically a fourteen onto fifteen year old full-time student.

Monica, all most employers (if they hire someone under 16 years of age) will just want to know you can put a resume together. Include your current school and GPA in education, list some special projects or sports that you’ve done. Anything will do, you can be creative as I don’t think anyone would expect much real job experience. Just follow a format, use professional language and try your best :D

Wow this is an interesting conversation especially about GPAs on resumes. I am a recent architecture graduate and have not put my GPA on my resume (3.4). It may be a little less relevant in my field because you need to have a portfolio to show your actual school work when applying for job opportunities. The other rule I always heard was to put your GPA on your resume only if it is 3.5 or higher. As of now I have put any awards and honors under my education field.

Kev, put the 3.4 on. It’s good enough. If you don’t, I feel there will be employers wondering what you are hiding. Only takes up 3-6 characters of space “3.5 GPA”!

Just a quick comment. I like almost all your points. The one thing I would caution is putting a picture on your resume. I helped with recruiting for a top 25 (revenues) company who 100% throws out any resume that has a picture and states in their postings to NOT include a picture for discrimination purposes.

While you may be correct in stating that you have nothing to lose if you have sent out 100s of resumes, I would not ever advise someone to put a picture on their resume.

Bob, it’s the year 2013. If you have an attractive face, go for it. Employers Google applicants anyway to see. Just make the picture professional.

i am in the job market right now and looking to put the best resume possible out there but i have a very random and varied selection of work history. if i tailor a resume for a specific job will the gaps in time be looked at poorly if i leave out certain jobs? for instance, i taught english abroad in japan for a year which doesn’t have much relevance to what i am looking for now (marketing/events/communications/social media). any tips on how to deal with this? very interesting article and comments.

I’d focus on the two or three most RELEVANT job experiences and expound on them in the Work Section.

For the less relevant stuff like teaching english in Japan, I’d put them under Extracurricular.

I have a 2.8 GPA in my undergrad and a 3.9 in my grad school. I am trying to get into the marketing world because that’s my dream job/career category. Also, do you have any examples of a decent marketing style resume?

Good job raising that GPA to 3.9! Makes your grad school that much more valuable. I don’t have a marketing style resume, but it should follow my guidelines in the post. Definitely include writing, advertising, creative ad samples in your portfolio!

I have a two page resume. I wanted to know how to shorten it. I have held many different jobs, while searching to find the right one for me. How many jobs should I have posted on my resume.

Your latest three relevant jobs that can fit on one page is my recommendation. Two page resumes get thrown in the dumpster, unless you are citing massive amounts of relevant research work.

I fully agree with you JT. I manage a major title office in dallas and find GPA’s on resumes to be petty and irrelevant. I dont care if you can study and make good grades, that doesnt guarantee you to be a good employee. Ignore nancy as she is probably old and stuck in some low level job where she will unhappily retire from. Dont waste anymore of your time replying to these idiots. and good luck in school!

WHY?? WHY did my teachers in our ‘careers’ class not tell us this stuff?? We were just given a computer with a Word Document open and the words “Go for it kids!”. As a result I even got rejected by Maccas… :[ I’m sure now, I’ll have a killer resume to help me get a WAY better part-time job to help me get through uni…

I’m a veteran teacher, graduated about 15 years ago from college with 2.8 but 3.2 in major (at a top 20 liberal arts college) and Grad school about 13 years ago (local university, not top tier) with a 3.7.

Do I include both GPAs in a resume?

I have been teaching in one school for over 13 years now. It’s the sum total of my life, career, and accomplishments. Should I just focus on the many accomplishments in my career should I add the GPA too? Or is it less important?

I am looking to change to distance learning because in an interesting twist- I am now physically disabled. I’m as brilliant, dedicated, and driven as always- and successful with students- but the physical limitations has led me to be more creative in teaching options. Online teaching will use my brain and abilities and not take its physical toll.

Figuring out resume writing after 15 years? Not easy.

Tips? Suggestions?

Teachers have interesting resumes… But I just don’t know how to convey the complexity of my career achievements,

I graduated from college about 12 years ago and bartended for the first 5 years right out of college. My current job speak volumes about my ability, but my work history can seem limited. Do you have any advice? Should I dive back to my bartending experience? And of course 3.40 GPA, should I post that?

I’d definitely list your 3.4 GPA. That’s a good one. Don’t let your prospective employer think you’re hiding something.

For experience, focus on filling out your latest one with detail. Your prospective employer cares about what you’ve done last, especially since you’ve been out for 12 years.

I’m about to graduate, so this article was really helpful! I do have a question though. Because of some disastrous economics classes I was required take, my GPA is not looking good. So, if not including it on my resume is bad, does that mean I should include it and just expect to never be employed?

I guess my question is more about the relevance of the GPA. Will my bad GPA be overlooked if my experience and skills look good? Or will a bad GPA mean I’m done for?

Yes, you are really right because one page resume really matters and that does not irritate the interviewer in reading the resume and taking a quick decision about your recruitment.

What would you say for updating resumes when you’re applying for a new position in the same company? I started at my bank as a teller before I had even finished college. Six months after I started I was offered my first promotion, and only 15 months after my original hire date, not only had I finished school, but I was working as the branch assistant manager.

Now, three years later, I’m applying for the head manager position of one of our larger branches. They know me, they know me well. They already know my strengths and weaknesses, and they know how I handle the work. Due the importance of the position though, its open internally and externally simultaneously. I have to submit a new resume this time. (I did not have to for the previous two promotions.) I know there is some stiff competition out there and I’m wondering if there’s anything different you would recommend for this type of situation?

Great article! You can also view and download examples of resumes at http://www.FreeResumeExamples.net for no fee or signup. Resumes are written by over 50 professional resume writers.

i am planning to apply for an internship for my ojt this summer and i was looking for some sample resumes for a college student like me.is it okay if i ask some advice regarding this? thanks.

Touche, JT…touche. Very well put! @JT McGee

i have a question… is it necessary to put an “about me” section on the resume? My career service counselor in college didnt have me put one in on mine. But is that important? thank you!!!! Im trying to get a job in the social service/work industry and not sure if that would be important.

Hi Casey, it certainly doesn’t hurt. However, that’s the entire point of the resume… to tell the interviewer in 7 seconds everything they should read about you! Have a 2 or 3 sentence objective up top is fine.

Keep it simple and to the point. The resume needs to be specific to EACH company you submit it to, not just a generic one.

Deal-O-Rama

In my life so far I did change two jobs, currently with third employer. Didn’t give too many interviews. But conducted numerous ones, I can tell you resume sets the first impression and I do try to imagine the character of the person by seeing through the resume, good post!

My favorite resume by far was one from an individual who forgot to replace “insert name here” with his actual name.

To this day I have no idea if it was a joke since I have no idea who sent it.

Resumes are interesting.

Once I came across a resume from a gentleman who worked in the purchasing department in two different companies. He had the same identical job duties in both companies. I was thinking something is off. You couldn’t possibly doing the EXACT same job every minute of the day for two different companies.

I appreciate all comments that was posted. I’m just a little bit confused about whether putting a GPA is a good thing or not because I’m international student who is just finished ESL school (English Second Language).

Thank you guys for these great tips.

If i went to college on and off for about 5 years but did not graduate, would I still want to put my college education on my resume?

I think you should Corey, and if they ask for more specifics, you can explain why. Not having a college on the resume will be more of a shocker.

My boss just told me to write a resume to move up positions within the company. Any ideas? I was thinking of the accomplishments I made thusfar with the company and also what I can bring to the table moving foward. Any outline ideas would be helpful! Thank-You .

I am back to look at the resume examples again. Time to update…. teaching job interview Monday :)

Good luck Lisa! That’s great you got an interview. Just come a little early, have some great enthusiasm, perhaps share some alternative ideas to help your students learn better, and you’ll do great!

Thanks for the encouragement and tips!!

This is really a very helpful post. I think I need to reconstruct my resume. I have two pages and none is really highlighted. I think I have to redo everything and get a job!

Just out of curiosity, what do you think about finding out the name of the hiring manager or human resources person, telling them you are going to apply for job XYZ, and asking them what kind of resume they prefer so you can tailor it for them?

That’s bound to get you some attention, right?

I guess so, or they may just ignore. Actually, I wouldn’t ask what type of resume you should have. They will think you should know.. and the truth is, you should know after reading this post!

Great post Sam, I really enjoyed your take on resumes! Where I work at, I’ve been part of the interview process once or twice, and since I’m in tech services area, practically all the resumes we receive are at least 2 pages long, but not longer. Most are filled with programming languages and operating systems that they person is familiar with…

Thanks for the inside perspective though, I learn so much from your blog, especially from between the lines and even in the comments!

Thanks for the information – interesting getting it from a recruiters point of view … as I’ve always believed the rule is 2 pages (not one) and in fact the inclusion of a cover page is a good plus also (taking it up to 3 I guess?) … however I’m in a technical field and while jobs definitely litter the 2nd page, it is more of a place to include all the different certifications that my potential candidates have acquired.

Donno, perhaps it’s different in a technical field. I would think you just list your certifications in one line, and provide a link for further references. A cover page is always excellent. Short and sweet i.e. 2-3 paragraphs max.

Great information…. and I will be updating my resume this weekend. Adding GPA. Who knew?? Thanks for the examples and your critiques of them. Super helpful.

That’s true, and that’s a good point. With this situation, I would say either or is fine, but I would still prefer education at the bottom, and him write an objective, intro, or something up top that jumps off the page.

I’m glad I worked hard to get a good GPA. A few of my friends who slacked off are now worrying about finding a job with poor GPAs.

Thanks for the tips sam – they are really great. You can bet im going to go home and work on them tonight (I’ve got an interview tomorrow). It’s also interesting to learn stuff from the perspective of the resume reader – I always wonder what they are thinking and how to stand out – besides changing the paper color. I’d have to agree with buck about the GPA – never thought it was a big deal. One thing I was told when in school was to play a bit of slight of hand with my gpa. They told me if it was not over 3.0 (it was close, but I fooled around too much in undergrad), then I should put the gpa for my classes in my major (which was much, much higher – good even). that way there would still be something there, but it wouldnt make me look worse.

No prob Jeff. Yes, at least put your GPA for your major if your overall GPA is below 3.0. The interviewer will get the idea and hopefully move past grades and finding out more about you as a person.

Good luck tomorrow!!!!

These are some great tips. I’ve seen a few in the past that made me pass right over them. Might have been decent workers but I had to figure if their resume was a mess, had typos, was set up poorly, I couldn’t prioritize them over other candidates. What are your thoughts on including a picture? People seem to have mixed feelings on this.

Great post but OMG I can’t look at any more resumes. I have 8 interviews over two days this and it is exhausting. When you have to look at as many as I do, every little thing counts. And getting my attention on paper is only part of the picture. I’ve had so many candidates look amazing on paper and totally flop in person.

Adam Pash can’t spell “Macaroni Grill”. Round file….

Great tips Sam. It’s been too long since I’ve updated my resume and that’s something I fix ASAP. You never know when an opportunity will present itself.

A buddy of mine works in the HR dept for a small company and he tells me most resumes he sees barely get a glance. It’s basically a process of elimination where 99 percent of them get tossed for one reason or another. If you’re not clear and concise you’ve got no chance at all.

Terrific post. :) Will need to update my resume soon, too. Never thought GPA would be such a controversial topic! Great points from both sides. I haven’t used or seen GPA on resumes myself. I’m not the best student, but I’m not the worst as well. I understand your point about not hiding it, but what is wrong with showing off your best assets? Which would win a resume shootout? All things being equal. A one pager highlighting recent experience and projects or a two pager that shows the same, but also drills into more details?

One pager, with all pertinent details mate! When you get hundreds, you have to sort quickly. The interview is for getting in the weeds. Cheers

Sam, One thing I think is critical is to tailor your resume to a specific job. Rather than mass mailing 100 resumes, pick 5 companies you are interested in and research the crap out of them. If you’re applying to a specific job opening, make sure you line up your qualifications and experience into the specific categories they are looking for. This technique makes a huge impact.

I also love reading about people’s offbeat interests (in a small section at the bottom). It’s not the standard advice, but this sorta thing really starts conversations with interviewers. If I had read a resume that had poker and basketball listed at the bottom you can bet I would want to talk to that person to find out more about them.

I agree with you 100% about tailoring and creating an offbeat interest for connections.

Thanks for putting this article out there Sam – it’s refreshing and different from the million other “how to write a resume” articles online that just reuse the same old advice.

I have a few questions:

1. What do you think about adding logos of some top brands if you work in marketing? I tried it in the past with a lot of success.

2. Is it really important to list personal interests? I was told to do the opposite and keep it professional (most interesting part of the article for me is when you wanted to know what made people tick).

3. Has anyone impressed you with a more 2.0 resume? Meaning an online resume, one on a CD, a DVD, etc.

1) If it’s working for you, keep on doing it!

2) Yes, you need to create something on your resume that hooks the interviewer besides your education and work experience. If I love to fish for example, and so do you, you BET we will hit it off and you’ll be invited back for another round.

3) Haven’t seen a resume 2.0 yet. But, I WOULD be impressed if there is some originality. For sure I would. If you aren’t getting any hits, there’s no downside to being unique and 2.0!

I used to call people petty and arrogant for putting their GPAs on their resume. I’d fight the system and say it wasn’t necessary. But, then I came to my senses and realized I was just making excuses for my mediocre GPA of 3.3 when I was having a tough time getting interviews.

I should have studied harder in college and got it closer to a 4.0. Then, I think I would have got more chances. There’s nobody to blame but myself. I worked a couple jobs, and then I went back to grad school.

It’s easier studying hard and getting good grades than fighting the system JT.

Absolutely yes to your questions of putting your GPA on. You should have nothing to hide.

If you’re looking for average, this is probably the wrong place to be. I’m surprised as a college Sophomore, you are telling Sam he’s wrong. It’s pretty disrespectful, am I’m shocked he has bothered to respond to you at all.

Maybe it’s a generational thing where people your age think they know it all. Well guess what? You don’t, and if you go with that attitude when you try to find a job, you will never make it.

I fully agree with you JT. I manage a major title office in dallas and find GPA’s on resumes to be petty and irrelevant. I dont care if you can study and make good grades, that doesnt guarantee you to be a good employee. Ignore nancy as she is probably old and stuck in some low level job where she will unhappily retire from. Dont waste anymore of your time replying to these idiots. and good luck in school!

I respectfully disagree to anyone who is a job applicant or HR personnel that is advocating the importance of GPA, particularly surrounding management, and financial career areas. Just because someone is textbook or academia expert, that does not mean that the person is capable of thinking out of the box. The real world made it proof that most giant and effective management corporations and financial industries have been founded by those who do not have higher GPA, even in some cases by those who are college drop-outs. I prefer to look at the matter of GPA surrounding technical careers such as engineering, biotech and medical fields.

What is there to hide though? If you don’t put your GPA, many recruiters will automatically think the worst.

So perhaps a good compromise is to not include your GPA if it is below 3.0, as that’s pretty bad.

Thank You! Resumes should be one page. Why have I heard lately the trend is multiple pages – to the point where I even adapted one of mine to reflect it. Every once and a while I have to toss a resume into a job bid for a consulting or coaching client or a new teaching gig and I really appreciate this post.

I’ve been out of the loop for a while now, but I never put my GPA on my resume before. Is the GPA still important if you’ve been out of school for a really long time? I can see how if a person is a 4.0 student, it gives them bragging rights, but I wonder if this would be relevant for all degrees or just the most recent one?

As for hiring in the first half of the year, with teaching the new semester starts in August/September – the second half of the year. It’d be nice to see the CA budget resolved and more money spent on education; then I might actually get a job! ;)

It has very little to do with “bragging rights”, it’s just standard practice. If you don’t put it on, your interviewer will think the worst of you as they will feel you are trying to hide something.

If GPA wasn’t important in college, why do people work so hard for 4-5 years to get good grades?

Don’t hide it.

My company is hiring and I think many more are doing the same. Things are looking up! Good tips on resume. It’s always nice to see good examples. I need to update my resume for my job search later on this year. I like Pamela’s resume also. It’s good to emphasize accomplishments up front.

Hmm..I actually haven’t seen a GPA on a resume in a long time (not unless the person is fresh out of school). I haven’t had mine on my resume in over 10 years. The other stuff is spot on.

My prediction is that you won’t see much movement until after February. Many candidates won’t move and/or change jobs until their bonus’s have been paid out and that doesn’t happen until Feb time for a lot of people.

I’m bullish like you are. I think we’re going to have a good year, but I also see inflation coming as well. I’m starting to get regular headhunter calls again, so companies are finally loosening the headcount purse strings.

Can you share what your reasons are for not having your GPA on? After 10 years of work experience, I think it’s fine too, but just curious to hear your reasons.

I’ve actually done a lot of interviewing at my job and have seen hundreds of resumes.

It seems like the standard protocol is that if you’ve been out in the workforce for 5 years, work experience is more relevant than grades and people no longer put GPA on their resume. I also used to put all the scholarships I received on my resume, and now those have been replaced by work awards.

I personally think GPA is irrelevant and potentially harmful. People have prejudices about GPA’s. If it’s too low, they think you’re dumb, a slacker or partier. If it’s 4.0, they may assume you’re an egghead with no social skills. Why even open the door to that when clearly your job performance is most relevant once you are established in a career.

I agree with you with almost everything! I would add that the candidate’s accomplishments should have quantitative results. Everyone is looking for problem solvers! It is what may distinguish one from another resume. I once applied for a CFO position where they received 4,000 resumes, I was one of fifteen that was interviewed.

I have used that kind of resume for a lot of years (20 years). I have two resumes, a one page and two page resume. I normally do not show more than the last fifteen or twenty years.

P.S. What if someone had a REALLY long resume, like 9 or 10 pages? Wouldn’t that be a differentiator as well? I just remember some CV coach coming to our university once and his was that long…

I would use the 10 page resume as fire starter paper.

If you’re calling it a “CV” it could be that you do need a longer “Curriculum Vitae.” This is different than our typical “resume” in the U.S., but I know in other countries they use CVs and they tend to be longer. Here, the only people I know with CVs are professors, and their CVs are typically more than one page since they have to list out all of the papers they have written.

Know the norm for the industry you are applying in before you decide whose advice to take on the resume/CV you should be using.

Interesting, thanks for the update! :)

Great post, Sam! I haven’t updated my resume in a while since I’ve been at the same company for some time now, but these are definitely great tips to keep in mind. I’m curious as to what you do out there in the real world?

Problogger, can’t you tell?!

Great post! Except for MBA programs, many undergrad degrees are severly lacking in basic job skills like this. Classes on interview skills and networking should be required in college. Thanks for giving us a glimpse into the mind of a hiring manager!

No problem. Figure I’d type out some useful advice once in a while. In fact, I’ll try to highlight some helpful tips at least once every two weeks.

I think that’s a good thing. I’ve honestly been getting tired of all the sarcastic posts you’ve been doing. Furthermore when reading the comments of those sarcastic posts, I find half the people seem to be taking your seriously (or pretending to).

I even find myself wondering if you are really being a clown or serious from time to time and it frustrates me as a reader, although I do get a good laugh out of it as well.

Until about half way through this post I was still scrutinizing it heavily for sarcasm and falsehoods that you were throwing out there for entertainment or a wow factor. I’m probably alone in this though … so keep up the good work :D

Cool! Maybe I will be very focused and follow your sight’s lead then. I can do a 30 part series on saving money in every aspect of one’s life ie Saving Money In The Shower, Saving Money On The Bus, Saving Money On Monday, Tues, etc. Could be interesting. I like the direct way of education too.

BTW, where is your About page on your site so you can have some more personalization? Or is your site more a business first to make money?

LOL – always a pleasure Sam. Sent you an email response.

What do you have to hide? A GPA takes a total of 3 or 4 spaces in a line.

The only people I’ve encountered who think not putting their GPA on their resume, which accounted for 4-5 years of people’s lives are people with bad GPAs. Hence, if you had a good score, why get lumped in with those who hide?

Many firms have strict GPA cutoffs too ie 3.7/4.0 for management consulting. It’s important.

JT, for some reason, I continue to have a very difficult time understanding you.

You write, “At 26 years old, what do you have to hide in your previous jobs that you though a GPA to be that important?”

Who is 26 years old? What is “you though a GPA to be that important”? I don’t understand.

Are you saying putting a GPA and writing what you did in your job is mutually exclusive and can’t be done?

Please share with me your experience in hiring people and what you look for. And also, what is your GPA so I have a better sense of where you come from, and whether my previous encounters holds true.

Thx and sorry I can’t understand you.

There’s nothing wrong with being average. You will find that most manager’s, whatever firm they work at want to find the best people for the job not just the average people.

Who says anything about the finance industry being the only industry with high expectations? Google has a cut off of 3.7/4.0, Management Consulting, Private Equity, getting into Med School, or Law Schoo all have at least 3.5/4.0 cutoffs.

I understand your position now with a 3.2 GPA. It’s up to you whether you want to bring it up or not. That’s the beauty of the world. We have the power to do what we want. Nobody is more special or less special. If you are happy with your grades and the business or career it brings you, that’s all that matters.

I find this debate rather interesting. I guess it depends a lot on the country – in Finland putting a GPA in a resume would seem very ridiculous, unless you are applying for a doctorate position someone. It’s just not done. I even read somewhere that certain firms avoid taking recent graduates and students looking for internshio places if they have a too good GPA, since that usually tells the recruiters they are more theoretical than practical workers. Unfortunately I can’t remember which field was in question.

Anyhow, thank you for the tips! I’m making my first english resume and I’m finding it surprisingly different from the one I’m used to making, so I’m learning a lot!

I hate updating resumes, but I do know you need to always be prepared.

I think the best way to ‘job hunt’ is to always being open minded when it comes to changing jobs. Most often, the best thing comes along when you aren’t even looking.

I hate updating resumes also, though I keep one Master copy that I add new experiences on. I believe now, the best way is to make a new resume each time you apply for a job interview. One reason is of course, it can be over whelming with one resume for every job, and two, I believe you should have the employer in mind where your applying and put some thought into what you believe they think will look good on the resume.

I’ve heard that the one page rule is hard and fast when you’re out of college or don’t have enough professional experience, but after you’ve established yourself in the industry, that it’s OK to expand this into a maximum two page resume. If I’m a hiring manager looking to fill a senior level position, then I want to know up front who has what it takes to fill the job. Looking at Adam’s resume, I don’t think I’d get the amount of information needed to know that he might be a fit.

It’s up to you as a hiring manager and it depends on how many people you have.

I find things out in the 30 min to 2 hr interview if I’m really interested.

As a young 20-something year old who has never hired anybody, I respectfully disagree with every almost every point you made. Please let me explain.

The standard time a recruiter will look at a resume is 15 seconds. That is the rule. However, some people may not be a thorough and spend only 7 seconds, as you have stated. Other than that you are spot on with this point.

The one page resume is most certainly an industry preference. For any position above entry level a two page resume is standard and expected. This however, is no excuse for filler information.

Standard design should be in reference to background and font colors, fonts, and anything other than text. The layout however, should never be cookie-cutter like you have described. I do not think that the information is wrong as much as I don’t want to see the exact same resume layo

No prob. What’s your background?

Oh, since you’re a young 20 something year old, you know everything. You disagree with every almost every point. I hope you don’t use that grammar on your resume. Never hired anyone either huh? Geez, internet know-it-all’d.

I hear what you’re saying. I don’t understand the weird preferences that recruiters look for either so I disagree also from that perspective. But what he is saying is probably right. Will I ever understand why the plain and lame layouts stand out? No. Will I understand why the people that don’t know shit get hired but are good talkers over a person that could probably drastically increase companies worth? NO

But the recruiters are hiring, not you…

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Résumés work best when tailored to the position you’re applying for. At the same time, the structure must also suit your current situation so that it best illuminates your strengths: your skill set, experience, or a combination. Let’s look some examples below!

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Before you consider different ideas for the fonts on your résumé or the colors you’re going to use, it’s good to understand the differences between the three main types of résumés (chronological, skills-based, and functional résumés ) so you can find the one that suits your situation best.

1. Chronological format

Chronological résumés are the most common and widely used. As hiring managers are accustomed to seeing them, structuring your document chronologically can increase your chances of passing the screening process quickly. The recruiter will be able to scan and assess the information at a glance!

In this particular example (as is usually the case), the individual’s employment history is listed with the most recent position at the top, above previous roles. Work experience is clearly indicated under a heading, while skills and additional information take up a smaller chunk of the page.

2. Skills-based format

Although less commonly used, skills-based CVs and résumés can be useful in some cases, such as when a person possesses limited relevant experience or has big gaps in their employment history. When this is the case, it’s best to shift the focus to technical and transferable skills , which can still communicate the candidate’s suitability and commitment to a subject.

The résumé above is a great example of this, with a clearly labelled, detailed skills section. Each skill mentioned is followed by bullet points that provide proof of how their know-how was developed and put to use.

3. Combination format

Combination résumés can be thought of as a combination of skills-based and chronological résumés. As equal emphasis is given to skills and experience, combination résumés (also known as hybrid résumés) are ideal for professionals with substantial work experience but who may also have some gaps in their employment.

What’s great about this example in particular is that, although it contains lots of information, it’s all clearly laid out and labelled, and broken down into digestible bits. The use of bullets , bolding and columns makes things “pop”!

Résumés by career situation

Are you looking to address a gap on your CV or résumé? Apply for a job abroad? Or has your role simply grown stagnant and it’s time to move on? Different situations may call for different résumé structures. We’ve put together some common ones below:

4. Traditional résumé

A traditional résumé is the safest route to take when applying for a job . This style of résumé follows a straightforward and simple format, thus avoiding complicated layouts and vivid color palettes. However, a considerable drawback to this is that it will look identical to dozens of other résumés. The content itself, then, needs to be unique and grab recruiters’ attention.

As you can see from this example, a traditional résumé follows a simple chronological order, starting from the most recent experience to the oldest and then continues with an education and a  skills section . It makes effective use of bullet points, ensuring the entire résumé is easily scannable and, as a result, giving recruiters an in-depth impression of the candidate’s skills and abilities.

5. Career break résumé

There are many ways to  deal with employment gaps  on your résumé, but there’s no better way than to be completely open and honest about it. Indeed, ignoring the elephant in the room can only do more harm than good — remember: people have wild imaginations, and recruiters might assume the worst about you if they spot an employment gap you didn’t address.

In the résumé example above, the jobseeker lists her  employment gap  among her work history, where she briefly explains the reason for her time off (looking after her baby daughter). She then expertly shifts the focus to what she has done during that time, including volunteering and setting up an online business.

6. Career change résumé

If you’re  changing careers , you likely don’t have any relevant experience in your target role and industry — at least not on first impression. Indeed, if you dig a little deeper, you’ll find that the skills and experience you’ve gained along the way might be transferable to your target career.

Consider this résumé. Its owner Cora works in sales but is now looking to break into copywriting, and she’s done a great job in spinning her résumé and making it relevant to her target job. Take note of the bullet: “Created content for and presented a pitch deck that secured a $15M deal” — this was previously: “Prepare and execute presentations/demos and provide solutions to customer inquiries”.

7. International résumé

International résumés are essentially the same as any other résumé — they’re both used to showcase your skills, qualifications and experience. But instead of targeting local jobs, they’re written for an  international job search . This means that, in addition to tailoring your résumé to the specific job and company you’re applying for, you also need to tailor it to the unique requirements of the country in which you’re applying.

This can include things like adding a photo of yourself if you’re applying for a job in Germany, or listing personal details (like your date of birth, nationality and marital status) if you’re looking for jobs in the UAE. Résumé writing conventions vary from country to country, and sometimes region to region, so it’s best to carefully study — and understand — those conventions before you set out to write your résumé.

8. Military-to-civilian transition résumé

If you’ve decided to leave the military and enter the civilian job market, you might find  writing a résumé  a little daunting. The trick, though, lies in knowing how to translate your military experience for civilian recruiters and hiring managers. Indeed, while someone in the military industry most likely knows that an E6 is a staff sergeant, it will leave your average Joe scratching their head in confusion.

Here’s a great example of military-to-civilian résumé. Here, the jobseeker avoids using military-specific language and instead opts for everyday language that everyone can understand.

Résumés by level of experience

In some instances, skills-based and hybrid CVs work better than chronological ones — and the other way around. Check out the examples below and see which one suits your level of experience the best:

9. Student résumé

As a high school student, gaining some work experience is a great idea. You might wonder, however, what do you put in a résumé if you’re a  teenager with limited work experience ? Lots of things! The key here is to utilize what you have and highlight your skills via extracurriculars, high school courses, achievements and volunteer work.

Take a look at the above résumé example. It neatly encompasses these elements, which are also separated in concise and orderly segments. Detailing the main responsibilities under each entry is also a nice touch, as the jobseeker provides potential employers with a better idea of the main skills and abilities they bring to the table.

10. Internship résumé

Internship programs are often quite competitive, which is why a generic CV or résumé won’t make the cut. It’s important, then, to  tailor your résumé  to the program you’re applying for and to include information that will emphasize your suitability for the particular role.

First, start with key skills. This should be followed by a detailed work experience section that summarizes previous projects, competitions and job roles related to the internship you have your eyes on. As for your education, it’s important to list your qualifications in reverse chronological order and include a predicted grade for your degree subject.

In this example, the candidate emphasizes his skills and previous marketing projects, creating a résumé that is perfectly tailored to a specific marketing internship.

11. Graduate résumé

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If you’re in the early stages of your career, a strong entry-level résumé will grant you access to your first professional role. A  graduate résumé  usually includes a brief profile section, where you can list your achievements and highlight your  career objective . This is followed by a rundown of your educational background, which typically encompasses key details about your degree including relevant modules, grades and other achievements.

For reference, take a look at the résumé example above, which is based on one of our many professionally handcrafted  résumé templates . The main body consists of two well-balanced sections that place equal emphasis on the candidate’s education and work experience, before proceeding to other things such as language proficiency, skills and references.

12. Academic CV

If you’re applying for a job in academia, whether an educational or research position, you’ll need to abandon the “normal” résumé and instead opt for an  academic CV .

Unlike non-academic documents, academic CVs place emphasis on education, teaching experience, research work and publications, rather than on skills and work experience. They’re generally far more comprehensive, too, often  exceeding four A4 pages .

Above is a great example of an academic CV, which presents all the important information in a clear and logical manner.

13. Junior-level résumé

If you’re at the start of your career , you’re not expected to have extensive work experience. However, you’re still expected to bring in value for your prospective employer! To stand out from the competition, use a skills-based or hybrid résumé to emphasize all you’ve got to offer.

This example puts the same focus on work experience as it does on education and skill set. The balance across all three sections paint the picture of a well-rounded candidate .

Design-wise, the example also makes use of contrasts to increase readability: black on white and vice versa, and dense sections accompanied by an emptier column on the side.

14. Senior-level résumé

The most effective way to demonstrate your expertise as a seasoned professional is with a reverse-chronological résumé. Among the first things a recruiter sees is your current role and responsibilities, as well as your achievements. This gives them a clear understanding of what you’re capable of.

This particular example is great because it incorporates figures, such as “increased revenue by 30%”, to back up the personal qualities it mentions (leadership, ambition). Including more assets, like proficiency in English and other languages , the résumé succeeds in presenting the person as a high-quality candidate.

15. Executive résumé

If you’re looking to land an executive role, you’ll need to make sure your most  impressive achievements  and relevant skills take centerstage on your  executive CV/résumé , especially in the top half of the document.

You’ll need to adopt a combination résumé format to achieve this, as wonderfully demonstrated in the above example. The jobseeker here provides an overview of their career in a well-written summary, followed by a dedicated achievements section and a list of core competencies, before detailing their executive experience.

Résumés by profession

In this section, we’ll look at résumé samples for specific professions , from technical roles to creative ones.

16. Sales manager résumé

As a sales manager, your CV or résumé will have to lay out your most notable skills and experience if you want to grab the hiring manager’s attention from the get-go. The way to go about this is to start with an impressive résumé summary that includes details about relevant experience and achievements.

As for the rest, follow a reverse chronological order, starting from your latest job role. It’s important to include bullet points below each position to showcase your responsibilities and accomplishments. Ideally, these will also be tailored to the prospective job’s own requirements.

The above résumé example is a perfect illustration for a sales manager candidate, which provides the employer with essential information regarding the jobseeker’s experience in past roles.

17. Receptionist résumé

Receptionist positions can be quite competitive, so it’s essential to distinguish your strengths in your résumé. For example, if you specialize in a specific field, such as hotel reception, it’s crucial to emphasize this and mention any industry-specific skills.

A simple and  informative structure  will put your most recent experience upfront, making it more likely for your résumé to make a lasting impression. Using your résumé objective to expand on your skills and highlight key experiences will also boost your job application.

Take Maggie Place’s résumé for example — her introduction at the top of the page is informative and focuses on promoting her abilities, thus grabbing the reader’s attention from the start!

18. Customer service résumé

If you’re looking for a job in the customer service sector, you need to  model your résumé specifically to that role . Providing a  list of professional skills  is a good idea, but providing evidence that will back up your claims is an even better one. If you want to go the extra mile, adding quantifiable achievements will be a great touch.

Consider the sample above, which is another  great résumé template  from our collection. The jobseeker here not only provides detailed descriptions of previous duties under each role but also includes statistics that emphasize her achievements.

19. Civil engineer résumé

Civil engineering résumés are often on the more conservative side of things. Hiring managers will be looking for a detailed and straightforward format that can provide them with the most essential information about your professional and educational background.

Here’s a good résumé example for a civil engineer . While maintaining a clean look, the jobseeker provides concise points about previous positions and lists key skills and attributes. He also includes relevant modules, projects and assignments which enhance his profile, making him a more attractive candidate.

20. Teacher résumé

As a  teacher , your résumé needs to focus on your teaching experience, qualifications and educational background. Including a bulleted list under previous roles will be vital to clearly showcase responsibilities and transferable skills. It’s also important to include the month and year of the start and end date for every entry in your teaching experience section.

In this résumé sample, the jobseeker provides a detailed experience section that emphasizes her key duties. She also utilizes her career summary to elaborate on information that isn’t mentioned in the main body of the résumé — a smart approach to enhance her candidate profile further.

21. Actor résumé

An  actor's résumé  is very different than other “normal” résumés. Indeed, unlike a résumé for a receptionist position, for example, an acting document should focus less on your professional and educational background and more on your training and skills.

It should also include  personal information  like your hair color, height and weight, as well as a  professional headshot — things you wouldn’t normally include in a professional résumé. They are, however, essential in an acting résumé, as they help producers and casting directors determine whether you fit the physical requirements of the role you’re applying for.

Check out the sample résumé above. The  actress  here not only includes her portrait photo and her height and other physical attributes, but she also provides a rundown of her recent performance experience, along with special skills that employers might find useful.

22. Graphic designer résumé

As a  graphic designer , your CV or résumé will serve two purposes: one, to document your qualifications and professional experience and, two, to demonstrate your design skills. Indeed, your résumé (and accompanying  portfolio ) is your opportunity to shine and show potential employers what you can do.

Take a look at Errol Veloso’s résumé example — it’s, quite simply, living proof of his skills. Not only does it clearly showcase his education and employment history, but it also ever so superbly demonstrates his creative style, as well as his typographic, layout and illustrational skills.

23. IT manager résumé

To wow recruiters with your IT résumé, it’s important to put a spotlight on previous experience and  professional skills . It’s also necessary to list the different software you’re proficient in.

In this particular example, the jobseeker has created an informative résumé that demonstrates an extensive experience section, a detailed educational background, and a thorough list of skills and software knowledge. Overall, the résumé considers the information that is necessary to match the position’s requirements.

24. Nurse résumé

If you want your  nursing résumé  to be in top form, tailor its contents to the requirements of the specific position. Start by utilizing your professional summary to talk about your area of specialty, previous experiences, and crucial certificates and qualifications. On a side note: feel free to use medical jargon as it’s widely accepted by medical recruiters.

Depending on whether you’re a  qualified or registered nurse , the contents of your CV or résumé will vary. However, in both cases, it’s important to follow a reverse chronological order when listing your qualifications and work experience.

25. Pharmacist résumé

There are a few requirements that your pharmacist résumé should meet. To begin with, ensure that it focuses on the field you specialize in. You can do this by mentioning your area of focus under previous positions and stating your specialization in your professional summary.

On another note, you should avoid including references in your résumé. Meanwhile, mentioning the dispensing systems you’re familiar with and including your pharmacy license number will definitely boost your profile.

Gabriel Miller’s résumé makes an excellent example for all these points, as he carefully embeds them in every relevant section.

If you haven’t updated your résumé in a while or it’s your first time building a résumé from scratch, you might have some questions! We answer some frequently asked ones below.

Why should I use a CV/résumé example to create my own?

Recruiters are used to scanning documents quickly. They can’t spend more than a few minutes on each résumé, what with the dozens or hundreds of applications they get for each listing. Applicant tracking systems do the same but faster: they automatically analyze documents to determine how suitable an applicant is.

Following an optimized example, therefore, is crucial in ensuring your CV doesn’t end up in the “Discard” pile.

How can I choose the right inspiration?

Finding the right inspiration entails “reading the room”, so to speak. When searching for the ideal template, keep the following questions in mind:

• What industry do you work in?
• What role are you applying for?
• What company are you applying to?

Taking the context into consideration will help in deciding what’s appropriate.

While a colorful résumé might look good in your eyes, for example, it might appear unprofessional if you work at a bank and not at a kindergarten. See what’s commonly done and add more subtle, personal touches if you like!

What are the best CV/résumé writing practices?

Résumés are scanned very quickly, so it’s important that you use clear headings, concise sentences, and bullet points when writing yours. You’ll also want to naturally incorporate keywords or phrases from the job listing into your résumé, as well as avoid some generic buzzwords such as “hard-working” and “successful”.

Finally, don’t make unsubstantiated claims in your document. Back up what you’re saying with figures and examples where you can!

What are the best CV/résumé builders?

Even if you have no experience in designing professional documents, you can create your own impactful CV/résumé with an online résume builder or app. There are countless options out there that can be used by anyone, regardless of how familiar they are with design. To help you get started, here are some recommendations:

While some of these CV builders require a fee, there are plenty of free resources you can use.

Some templates have photos on them. Why?

In many parts of the world, including the US, Canada and the UK, it’s inadvisable for candidates to include a photo on their résumé. That’s to eliminate the possibility of a candidate being discriminated against based on their gender, race, ethnicity, religion or a visible disability.

So, if you see a template you like with room for an image, remove that element and rearrange the information in the header .

Final thoughts

Tailoring your curriculum vitae/résumé to the position and industry you want to enter is a smart move. It’s important to consider the different elements and content your résumé should include in order to keep recruiters happy and, ultimately, land the job of your dreams!

Before you go, make sure to check out our  CVs & Résumés section  for expert tips and advice on writing, formatting and designing your résumé for job search success. And if you’re not too confident about your writing skills, don’t forget that our  professional résumé writers  are just a click away, ready to do all the work for you!

Got a question for us? Let us know in the comments section below.

Originally published on September 6, 2017. Contains contributions by Chris Leitch, Electra Michaelidou and Joanna Zambas.

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24 Resume Summary Examples That Get Interviews

By Biron Clark

Published: November 8, 2023

Biron Clark

Writer & Career Coach

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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CV Examples & Guides for All Jobs [75+ Examples for 2024]

Struggling to create an effective CV?

We don’t blame you!

With the job market being as competitive as ever, you need to make your CV really good if you want to stand out.

To help you out, we compiled a list of 75+ effective CV examples to inspire you!

Let’s dive in! 

11+ CV Examples

#1. ai engineering cv example.

Here’s what this AI Engineering CV does right: 

• Lists achievements and responsibilities. A good work experience section is a mix between work achievements and responsibilities, and this candidate includes both. 
• Separates technical skills. For an AI engineer, technical skills are everything , which is why this CV dedicates them separate space. 
• Leverages optional sections. Optional sections like “Certificates” and “Personal Projects” are great for any candidate to show more about their work and who they are.

#2. Administrative Assistant CV Example

Here’s what this administrative assistant CV does right: 

• Grabs attention with a resume summary. Done right, a resume summary will hook hiring managers and get them to read the rest of a CV in more detail. 
• Keeps the education section brief. For someone with extensive professional experience, the education section shouldn’t take more than a few lines in a CV. 
• Uses the reverse-chronological format. This CV example stays relevant by showing the candidate’s most recent work experience and achievements up-top.

#3. Bartender CV Example

Here’s what this bartender CV does right: 

• Highlights language skills . Bartenders get to meet all kinds of people, which is why this CV example makes sure to show the candidate is well-versed in three languages. 
• Includes all relevant contact information. In addition to the full name and professional email, this CV also includes the candidate's Instagram and LinkedIn accounts. 
• Mentions hobbies and interests. Hobbies and interests can help the candidate show a more personal side of themselves, which is why they’re a nice addition to have if there’s enough space on the CV. 

#4. Bookkeeper CV Example

Here’s what this bookkeeper CV example does right:

• Details computer skills. About 92% of jobs require digital skills today, which is why the candidate in this example breaks down their computer skills in detail. 
• Lists notable achievements . By listing their key achievements separately, the hiring manager won’t have to look too hard to understand why the candidate is the right fit for the job. 
• Includes a LinkedIn profile. A LinkedIn profile can be a great way for hiring managers to get to know candidates better, in case they wish to. Just make sure to update yours before you include it on your CV. 

#5. Consultant CV Example

Here’s what this consultant CV does right: 

• Keeps it under one page. In most cases, a CV shouldn’t go over one page . This CV example uses space effectively and keeps it within the right limits. 
• Visualizes language proficiency. Saying you speak a language is good, but showing your proficiency is better. This example even visualizes, making it easier for the hiring manager to skim through the information. 
• Leverages a modern template. By taking advantage of a modern and professional template, this candidate doesn’t spend time and effort working on their CV design and layout. 

#6. Engineering CV Example

Here’s what this engineering CV does right:

• Separates soft skills from technical skills. Separating soft skills from technical skills makes it easier for the hiring manager to skim through the CV. 
• Features a memorable CV summary. This CV summary includes relevant information such as the candidate’s years of experience, their top skills, and their areas of expertise. 
• Adds value through a “Certificates” section. By listing their certificates, this candidate shows they’re invested in their field even outside of the workplace. 

#7. Graphic Designer CV Example

Here’s what this graphic designer CV does right: 

• Elaborates on the work experience. The work experience takes up half the page on this CV, showing the hiring manager they’re looking at the CV of a seasoned professional. 
• Lists personal projects. By listing their personal projects, the candidate shows they’re passionate about their job. 
• Includes areas of expertise. Being an expert is no easy feat, and this CV example highlights what a hard worker the candidate is by listing them above their technical skills. 

#8. Nurse CV Example

Here’s what this nurse CV does right:

• Focuses on professional achievements. Achievements speak louder than responsibilities, which is why this CV example puts them in the spotlight. 
• Uses power words and action verbs . Words like “showcased,” “supervised,” and “adhered” are much more impactful than “managed” or “was responsible for.” 
• Lists conferences and courses. Medical professionals have always room to grow their careers and, by listing conferences they’ve attended and courses they’ve completed, the candidate shows they’re looking to learn and grow. 

#9. Office Manager CV Example

Here’s what this office manager CV does right: 

• Lists awards and achievements separately. This CV example dedicates a separate section to the awards and achievements the candidate is proud of and wants the hiring manager to notice first. 
• Includes relevant contact information. LinkedIn and Twitter are two of the most “professional” social media profiles that a candidate can include in the contact information section. 
• Focuses on work experience over education. With extensive work experience under their belt, this candidate keeps their education section brief. 

#10. Sales Associate CV Example

Here’s what this sales associate CV does right: 

• Great first impression with a well-organized layout. The layout can make a CV look clean and professional or cluttered and messy. This CV template has a well-organized layout that makes the candidate look professional. 
• Provides tangible results to prove achievements. By adding concrete results, the candidate manages to make their achievements more real and impressive to the hiring manager. 
• Includes optional sections. “Languages”, “Interests”, and “Conferences and Courses” all add more “meat” to the candidate’s CV. 

#11. Server CV Example

Here’s what this server CV does right: 

• Uses bullet points to organize information. Bullet points are a great way to organize information so that the document doesn’t look too cluttered with text and too difficult to read.  
• Lists all the essential contact information. This CV example focuses on listing only the essential contact information, namely the candidate’s full name, professional email address, phone number, and physical location. 
• Includes both hard and soft skills. By separating the candidate’s soft and hard skills and keeping both of these sections relevant to the job application, this candidate guarantees the hiring manager notices they’re the right fit for the job. 

#12. Web Developer CV Example 

Here’s what this web developer CV does right: 

• Focuses on technical skills. For some professions, technical skills are more important than for others. That’s why this web developer CV highlights the candidate’s technical skills by also including their proficiency level for each skill.
• Provides results, timeframes, and actions taken for achievements. This CV example makes the candidate’s achievements super impressive by providing numbers, timeframes, and specific actions taken to prove their results.
• Lists courses and training. By listing their courses and training, this candidate shows that they’re constantly evolving professionally.

65+ More CV Examples and Guides 

• Architect CV
• Administrative CV
• AI Engineer CV
• Bank Teller CV
• Bartender CV
• Bookkeeper CV
• Business Analyst CV
• Career Change CV
• College Application CV
• College Freshman CV
• Consultant CV
• Creative CV Examples
• Data Entry Specialist CV
• Data Scientist CV
• DevOps Engineer CV
• Digital Marketing Manager CV
• Electrical Engineer CV
• Elon Musk's One-Page CV
• Engineering CV
• Europass CV
• Event Planner CV
• Executive Assistant CV
• Financial Analyst CV
• Flight Attendant CV
• Graphic Designer CV
• High School CV
• Internship CV
• Java Developer CV
• Military to Civilian CV
• Marketing Executive CV
• Minimalistic CV Examples
• Office Assistant CV
• Office Manager CV
• Operations Manager CV
• Paralegal CV
• Pharmacist CV
• Program Manager CV
• Real Estate Agent CV
• Receptionist CV
• Recruiter CV
• Research Assistant CV
• Restaurant Manager CV
• Retail Manager CV
• Richard Branson's One-Page CV
• Sales Associate CV
• Satya Nadella's One-Page CV
• Social Worker CV
• Software Engineer CV
• Stay-at-home Mom CV
• Volunteer CV
• Waiter/Waitress CV
• Warehouse Worker CV
• Web Developer CV

5+ Examples of CV Templates

The CV template you pick will have an impact on what kind of first impression you make on the hiring manager. 

That’s why it’s especially important to pick a template that matches your industry, your career level, and your skills and expertise.

Here are some of our top options to choose from: 

#1. Basic CV Template

A basic format with an impactful design that equally highlights all resume sections and allows all your strengths to shine through. 

#2. Professional CV Template

Ensure your application looks both modern and professional with this CV template and land the job of your dreams effortlessly. 

#3. Creative CV Template

Land the creative role of your dreams with this dynamic CV template made specifically with creative industries in mind. 

#4. Minimalist CV Template

A well-organized template that lets your achievements and experience do the talking by keeping a minimalistic approach to design. 

#5. Modern CV Template

This CV template lets you show your bold side by using modern design elements such as a yellow color, well-aligned vertical and horizontal lines, and symbols. 

#6. Simple CV Template

Simplicity is key, so let this template be the key you need to unlock new job opportunities. 

#7. Functional CV Template

Do you have a rich professional background full of achievements and skills? Highlight all your strengths in the functional CV template. 

5 CV Examples by Career Level 

#1. college freshman cv.

Are you a college freshman looking to score your first gig? Learn how to ace your college freshman CV here. 

#2. No Experience CV

Having no experience doesn’t mean you can’t land a job. You can learn how to write an amazing CV with no experience through our guide.

#3. Graduate CV

Finally ready to take on the real world? The first step is to write a stellar graduate CV and land your first “real” gig! 

#4. Career Change CV

You don’t have to be afraid of a career change if you have the right tools. A strong career change CV can let your strengths shine through, even if you have zero experience with the new field.

#5. Executive CV

Your professional journey doesn’t end once you become an executive. On the contrary - your executive CV needs to be better than ever before. Our guide can show you just how to do that. 

3 Examples of CV Formats

#1. reverse-chronological cv format .

The reverse chronological CV format highlights your most recent work experience and achievements and then goes back in time. This one’s the most popular resume format in 2024.

#2. Functional CV Format

Are you a student with no work experience, a career changer, or someone with a long employment gap on your CV? Then the functional CV format might be the best choice for you. This format highlights your skills over your work experience, making up for the lack of achievements and responsibilities. 

#3. Combined CV Format 

The combined CV format stays true to its name by combining the reverse chronological and functional formats. 

The Perfect CV Structure 

Not sure how to start writing your CV ? 

No worries. 

Whether you’re a seasoned professional whose CV-writing skills got a little rusty through the years or a fresh university graduate, follow our tried-and-tested tips for great results: 

• Choose a format or pick a template. In 99.99% of cases, you should go with the reverse-chronological format for your CV and make sure to follow the right layout rules so that your page doesn’t look cluttered and messy. Alternatively, if you don’t want to deal with all the hassle, you can just pick one of the templates listed in this article and have your CV ready in under five minutes.
• Start with the contact information section. Your full name and job title, professional email address, and physical location are must-haves when it comes to contact details. Optionally, you can provide links to your LinkedIn profile , Twitter, or GitHub , if you’re a developer. 
• Write an attention-grabbing resume summary. A resume summary aims to grab the hiring manager’s attention from the get-go and have them read the rest of your resume. If you’re an entry-level candidate, we recommend going with a resume objective instead. 
• Focus on your work experience. The work experience section is arguably the most important section of every CV. Make your shine by focusing on your achievements rather than on your responsibilities and providing quantifiable results whenever possible! 
• List your soft and hard skills. Soft skills are just as important in the workplace as hard skills. Make sure to include all your relevant skills on your CV, but don’t make the mistake of listing skills just for the sake of having them. You want to make sure every skill you list is tailored to the position you’re applying for. 
• Keep your education section short and to the point. Unless you have no work experience whatsoever , your education section shouldn’t be too elaborate. Listing the name of your highest degree, institution name, and years attended is more than enough. 
• Leverage optional sections. Sections like “Languages,” “Certifications, “Awards,” “Personal Projects,” etc., are not mandatory but can certainly add a lot of value to your CV. If you’re competing against candidates with similar work experience and skills as yours, you can rest assured that the optional sections will make the difference!

FAQs About CV Examples

Are you still looking for more information? Take a look at the answers to the most popular questions about CV examples:

1. How are these CV examples created?

Novorésumé, together with leading HR specialists and recruitment experts, created all the CV examples in this article. We carefully chose the CV design and contents to make sure they meet the standards for their respective industries worldwide.

You can model your own CV after one of the provided examples by using Novorésumé’s CV builder . Start by picking a template and looking at examples of CVs for your industry, and then use the CV examples for inspiration when writing your own.

2. Can a CV be two pages?

Unless you have over 5+ years of extremely relevant work experience or you’re applying for a management position, your CV shouldn’t extend past one page. 

Add only your most recent experience and achievements, and make sure to focus on the most relevant information for the job you’re applying to.

Nearly 50% of hiring managers say that overly long CVs get candidates rejected, while 17% think two pages are a deal breaker.

3. How do I write an attractive CV?

There are several things you can do to create an attractive CV.

For starters, you should make sure you follow the right layout rules in terms of margins, font size, and style, line spacing, etc. Alternatively, you can opt for a CV template and skip all the design hassle. A professional CV template offers you the chance to get an attractive CV, in less than five minutes.

That said, you should also make sure that your CV sections are well-aligned and relevant to the position you’re applying for.

If a hiring manager looks at your CV and thinks it looks good but then starts reading it and sees its contents are of-point, they will not find your CV attractive. 

4. What is the CV structure for 2024?

The ideal CV structure for 2024 is: 

• Contact information
• CV summary/objective
• Work experience
• Optional sections (languages, certificates, awards, etc.)

Conclusion 

In conclusion, CV examples and guides are invaluable tools for any job seeker, regardless of their role or the industry they’re in. 

They can provide a benchmark for crafting a professional CV that demonstrates optimal structure, format, and content. 

We hope that our selection of CV examples and guides does just that for you and helps you have a successful job hunt! 

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How to Write a Resume Summary (With 5 Examples)

As a job seeker in today's job market , your resume is the ticket to securing interviews. However, hiring managers get many job applications and have a mere 7 seconds to spend on each resume. So, this single document is your chance to leave an impression on them.

And this is where the resume summary takes centre stage. It piques the curiosity of hiring managers and encourages them to learn more about you. A resume summary sits at the top of your resume. It is like a teaser, offering a glimpse of your professional identity.

But what makes for an effective resume summary? And what should it contain to capture the hiring manager's attention?

In this article, we will understand what a good resume summary should look like. We will outline the key elements, and provide you with resume summary examples to guide you in creating a compelling one. You'll also learn what to do and what to avoid when crafting your resume summary.

What is a Resume Summary?

Understanding your target audience when writing a resume summary, key elements of a resume summary statement, writing a compelling resume summary, 5 professional resume summary examples, tailoring your resume summary to different industries, tips for optimising your resume summary for applicant tracking systems (ats).

• The Dos and Don'ts of Professional resume Summary Writing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A resume summary is a short paragraph highlighting your relevant experience, relevant skills and your professional achievements. In short, the summary of a resume is like a quick preview of your past accomplishments.

The goal is to make the hiring manager want to read more about you, increasing your chances of landing your dream job. A good resume summary highlights your qualities and achievements right at the beginning. This shows the hiring managers that you are a good fit for the job position. It gives them a solid reason to consider hiring you.

A professional resume summary is often mistaken for a resume objective. A resume summary emphasises the skills and experiences that match the job you're applying for. While a resume objective outlines the position you seek and your career goals.

Various professionals may review your resume. This includes hiring managers, individuals in human resources, potential employers, and recruiters. Write a resume summary that aligns with their broader expectations for better odds.

This involves understanding the employer's expectations. Recognise the relevant skills and qualifications they seek in the people and i dentify what the company values in terms of abilities and relevant experience.

By doing this you ensure the resume summary resonates with your potential employer's preferences. This makes your application more compelling.

The length of a resume summary

When writing a resume summary statement, remember to keep it concise yet impactful. It should capture the reader's attention fast and should be 3 to 5 sentences long.

The structure of a resume summary

A well-structured resume summary follows a logical flow. It begins with a strong opening statement that generally has your qualifications summary. Follow this with a brief overview of your skills and achievements. And conclude it with a clear statement emphasising what you bring to the role.

The tone and style of a resume summary

The tone and style of a resume summary are key to making a lasting impression. Avoid casual language or jargon. Instead, opt for clear, action-oriented language that conveys confidence. Keep your tone professional, positive and engaging. The style should be consistent with the rest of your resume.

The use of keywords in a resume summary

Identify the relevant keywords from the job ad and weave them into your summary. This enhances your chances of getting past the initial screening.

Creating an engaging career summary can help you get your dream job. Write a resume summary with an attention-grabbing opening that intrigues the reader.

Next, add about your current job title, core skills and achievements. Mention the skills that closely match the job requirements. To make your past accomplishments more impactful, use numbers and data.

Additionally, communicate what sets you apart. Highlight any unique experiences you own. Also, avoid using vague language or including details that don't relate to the job.

With these tips in mind, develop an effective resume summary that proves you're the best fit for the job.

Looking to start writing your own resume summary? Here are some professional summary examples you can use as reference.

College student resume summary example

Dedicated college student majoring in Computer Science. Driven to apply academic knowledge, a creative mindset, and a strong work ethic to excel in the technology industry. Skilled in programming, data analysis and the ability to adapt to new challenges. Excited to contribute to XYZ Tech, while gaining valuable experience to support future career goals.

Entry-level job seekers resume summary example

Motivated and enthusiastic recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Strong foundation in business principles, including marketing, finance, and operations. Solid understanding of data analysis and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Proven ability to work in team environments, with excellent interpersonal skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic organisation and kickstart a successful career in the business field.

Receptionist resume summary example

Experienced receptionist with strong communication skills and a welcoming demeanour. Proven track record of efficiently managing front desk tasks, including greeting visitors, handling calls, and scheduling appointments. Adept at maintaining a professional and organised office environment. Seeking to contribute expertise in ensuring a positive and smooth guest experience.

Data analyst resume summary example

An experienced data analyst with a talent for translating complex data into actionable insights. Skilled at providing data-driven solutions resulting in a 15% increase in business performance. Proficient in utilising data visualisation tools to present findings, contributing to a 25% improvement in data understanding. Excited to apply analytical skills and contribute to the success of the organisation.

Executive assistant resume summary example

An executive assistant with a track record of providing support to C-suite executives. Expertise in managing complex schedules, coordinating high-level meetings, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. Known for strong organisational and communication skills, ensuring seamless executive office operation.

If these samples are helpful to you, you can also check out these great resume templates .

Each industry has different needs and expectations. Understanding these requirements is crucial. It positions you as a well-prepared job seeker.

Adapting your resume summary involves aligning your qualifications with the specific industry's needs. It ensures that you highlight the most relevant aspects of your background that directly relate to the job you seek. This customisation increases your chances of standing out as the right person for the role.

Examples of industry-specific resume summaries

• For healthcare roles, a resume summary may highlight patient care skills and relevant certifications.
• In the technology field, you could showcase programming languages and project achievements.
• In finance, your resume summary can include financial analysis and risk management skills.
• In the culinary industry, a resume summary may spotlight culinary skills and achievements.
• For engineering roles, it could showcase expertise in specific engineering projects and innovations.
• In the education sector, it might highlight teaching methodologies and classroom achievements.

Writing industry-specific summaries will make you a more relevant and competitive job seeker.

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are automated tools used by employers during the initial resume screening. ATS scans resumes for keywords and criteria set by the employer to filter suitable talent.

To make your resume summary ATS-friendly, analyse the job posting to identify important keywords and phrases. These could include technical skills, job-specific terms, and qualifications. Then blend these keywords into your professional summary, ensuring a natural flow and readability. This approach aligns your resume summary with the job. It also helps ATS recognise your qualifications, increasing your chances for further review.

Use headings such as "Summary" or "Professional Summary" so that the ATS identifies it with ease. Save your resume in PDF or .doc formats to ensure your resume is processed by various ATS software.

The Dos and Don'ts of Professional Resume Summary Writing

A professional resume summary statement is key in making you stand out. Below, you'll find a list of Dos and Don'ts to guide you in crafting a professional summary.

• Tailor to the specific role: Align your summary with the job description. Emphasise the skills and experiences that make you a strong fit.
• Use quantifiable achievements: Include specific numbers and metrics to illustrate your accomplishments. An example: “increased sales by 30%.”
• Keep it concise: Limit your resume summary to 3 to 5 powerful sentences. Ensure they capture the essence of your achievements and qualifications.
• Utilise industry keywords: Include relevant keywords from the job listing to make it ATS-friendly.
• Maintain professional tone: Write a resume summary with a professional and positive tone, focusing on what you can offer to the employer.
• Highlight your value proposition: Clearly articulate what makes you unique and how you can contribute to the company's success.
• Use proper grammar and spelling: Edit and proofread to ensure your resume summary is free from grammatical and spelling errors.
• Don't write in the first person: Are you unsure about using the first or third person for your resume summary? Then here's a simple rule: Always use the third person.
• Don't be too generic: Avoid using vague sentences when writing a career summary statement as it can lead to missed opportunities. Craft an effective, specific resume summary to make yourself stand out to the hiring manager.
• Don't include personal information. Avoid personal details such as your age, marital status, or photographs in your professional summary. Focus on professional qualifications and experiences.
• Don't include irrelevant information: A good resume summary should focus on the experiences and skills. So don't write anything that is not pertinent to the job position.
• Don't use a one-size-fits-all approach: Tailor the resume summary section for each job title to avoid using the same one for all.

A professional resume summary is your first opportunity to say, "I'm the one you're looking for." A well-written resume summary is more than words. It's your professional identity in a nutshell, and it can open doors to exciting career opportunities.

Remember, a strong resume summary sets the stage for a successful job application. Invest the time and effort to craft one that leaves a lasting positive impression.

• What is the ideal length of a resume summary? ⁠Resume summary statements are typically 3 to 5 sentences long. Keep it brief and provide a qualifications summary to grab the hiring manager's attention. ⁠
• Should I include my resume objective in my resume summary? ⁠No, you should not include your resume objective in your resume summary. ⁠A resume summary highlights your qualifications, relevant job experience, skills and accomplishments. But, a resume objective statement focuses on your personal career goals and what you aspire to achieve in the job. ⁠ ⁠Including your resume objective in the resume summary could confuse potential employers. So it is best to keep them separate on your resume. ⁠
• How do I tailor my resume summary to different job postings? ⁠To tailor your resume for different jobs, read the job ad thoroughly. Focus on matching the skills, using the right keywords and highlighting your achievements. Create unique resume summaries for each job ad to improve your chances of getting interviews. ⁠
• Can I use the same resume summary for different job applications? ⁠No. It is not recommended to use the same resume summary for different job applications. Each position may have unique requirements and preferences. Hence it is advisable to personalise your resume depending on the job you are applying for. ⁠
• How do I make my resume summary stand out from the competition? ⁠To make your resume summary stand out from other job applicants, highlight what makes you unique. Emphasise specific skills, past accomplishments, and experiences. Use numbers to quantify your achievements. Also add the right keywords from the job posting to align with the job's requirements. ⁠
• Why is a professional summary important in a resume? ⁠A professional summary in your resume offers a quick overview of your key skills and relevant job experience. Its primary purpose is to help the hiring manager quickly grasp why you're a strong fit for the job. Crafting a good professional summary sets a positive tone for your resume. It also increases your chance of securing job interviews. ⁠
• Should you write your complete professional experience in the resume summary? ⁠No, a well written resume summary should be concise. It should offer a quick snapshot of your qualifications. Extensive details belong in the later sections of your resume.

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How to write the “About Me” section in a Resume? (11+ examples)

Published on September 2nd, 2024

While building your resume, the "About Me" section in a resume is that golden opportunity to showcase who you uniquely and professionally are. It is in this section that you get to tell them who you are beyond titles and skills. But how do you know this section hits the mark? Let's dive into some tips and examples to help you write an "About Me" section worth reading.

Why is the “About Me” Section Important?

Your "About Me" section is the elevator pitch of your resume. This is the summary of your professional journey, your skills, and the value you can bring to the table. If it's done correctly, it will grasp the recruiter's attention and set the tone for the remainder of your resume.

Tips for Writing an Engaging “About Me” Section

• Keep it short: Your "About Me" section is supposed to summarize, not be a biography. Try to keep it within 3-4 sentences that highlight your career and what sets you apart.
• Be real: This is your opportunity to shine as you. Stay away from jargon and clichés and get to the root of what makes you different from every other candidate out there.
• Personalize it for the Job:  Tailor-make your "About Me" section for each application. Highlight those skills and experiences that best fit the job you are applying for.
• Achievements: Just listing your responsibilities isn't saying enough; show how well you can do it. Mention significant achievements or milestones that prove the impact.
• Industry Keywords:  Sprinkle relevant industry keywords naturally in your "About Me" section. It will not only help with the ATS but also do wonders for the human reader.
• Enthusiasm: Convey that you are very excited to be hired because you love the work involved in the field.

What to Put in the “About Me” Section of a Resume?

Knowing what to put in the “About Me” section of a resume can be challenging, but it's important to strike the right balance between professionalism and personality. Here are some key elements you should consider including:

Professional Summary: In the resume summary, write a small introduction about yourself regarding your designation, experience, and key skills. This gives the reader a snapshot of your professional background quickly.

Core Skills:  List some of the most important skills that you master for the job you are applying for. These would range from technical expertise to soft skills such as leadership or effective communication.

Career Achievements:  Highlight some of the greatest accomplishments or milestones of your career. This will go a long way to show the impacts you have brought to previous roles and can further enhance your profile.

Personal Traits:  While it’s important to focus on professional attributes, including a few personal traits can help humanize your resume. For example, you might mention your enthusiasm for problem-solving, creativity, or passion for continuous learning.

Career Goals:  If space permits, briefly mention your career goals or what you’re looking for in your next role. This can show potential employers that you’re thoughtful about your career trajectory and how their role fits into your plans.

11+ Resume About Me Examples

For a Marketing Professional:  

Passionate marketing strategist with over 5 years of experience in developing data-driven campaigns that drive brand awareness and sales growth. Skilled in social media management, content creation, and analytics.

For a Software Engineer:  

Innovative software engineer with 7+ years of experience in full-stack development. Adept at solving complex problems and building scalable applications that improve user experience.

For a Graphic Designer:  

Creative graphic designer with a knack for visual storytelling. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite with a proven track record of delivering compelling designs that captivate audiences.

For a Human Resources Specialist:  

Experienced HR professional with a passion for fostering a positive work environment. Specializes in talent acquisition, employee relations, and implementing effective HR policies.

For a Sales Manager:  

Results-driven sales manager with a decade of experience in leading high-performing teams. Adept at crafting strategies that boost sales and enhance customer satisfaction.

For an Accountant:  

Detail-oriented accountant with a strong background in financial reporting and analysis. Committed to delivering accurate and timely financial information to support business decisions.

For a Content Writer:  

Versatile content writer with a flair for crafting engaging copy across various platforms. Specializes in SEO content that drives traffic and enhances brand visibility.

For a Project Manager:  

Seasoned project manager with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver projects on time and within budget. Skilled in Agile methodologies and risk management.

For a Data Analyst:  

A data-driven analyst with a passion for uncovering insights from complex datasets. Proficient in SQL, Python, and data visualization tools to support strategic decision-making.

For a Customer Service Representative:  

Dedicated customer service professional with a strong focus on customer satisfaction. Experienced in resolving issues efficiently and building long-term customer relationships.

For a Teacher:  

A passionate educator with over 8 years of experience in creating engaging learning environments. Committed to fostering student growth through innovative teaching methods.

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Instead, the "About Me" section is not just a resume filler, but it's your ticket to making a lasting impression. Whether you're a seasoned pro or fresh off the career boat, a well-crafted "About Me" section can make all the difference. Keep in mind to keep it short, real, and relevant for the job one applying for. With these few tips and examples, you're off to a great start in writing that "About Me" section, representing yourself with the real deal of what you bring to the table.

By following these guidelines, you’ll ensure your “About Me” section is not only engaging but also optimized with the keyword "About me" naturally integrated throughout the content. Good luck!

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you introduce yourself in a resume?

The first words of your professional introduction should include your name, job title, and employer.

What is a good line about me for a resume?

A strong line should summarize your professional identity and key skills. Example:  “Results-driven project manager with 7+ years of experience leading successful teams and projects.”

How do I write about me?

Summarize your career highlights, skills, and unique qualities in a concise, engaging way relevant to the job.

How do I tell about myself?

Briefly cover your professional background, key skills, and personality traits that align with the role you’re applying for.

How to write a personal profile?

Write a short, focused summary of your career goals, skills, and accomplishments that align with the job and capture attention.

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18 Résumé Writing Tips to Help You Stand Out

By  Allison Pohle

Updated May 11, 2021 2:15 pm ET

• A résumé isn’t just a list of every job you’ve ever had. It should demonstrate your accomplishments.
• Mirror language used in the job posting so your résumé isn’t discarded by an applicant tracking system.
• Use a clean and simple format. 

Companies increasingly  rely on software  to sort through applicants, which is why it is essential to tailor your résumé to ensure it makes the cut. Applicant tracking systems sort, scan and rank applicants by looking for keywords in applications. Although these programs can save time and money for employers, about 60% said such tools cause them to miss some qualified candidates, according to a 2016 survey of 1,200 job seekers and managers by CareerArc, a human-resources technology company, and Future Workplace, a research firm. Here’s how to make your résumé stand out to robots and humans alike. 

1. Highlight your achievements in your résumé. 

A common mistake job seekers make is believing a résumé is a recap of your career, when in reality, it should convey what you have accomplished, says Christy Noel, a career expert and author of “Your Personal Career Coach.” 

“I always say, spend less of your real estate describing your job, and more time describing your results,” says Ms. Noel.  

2. Customize your résumé.

Read over the job posting, and think about the work experience you have had that is most directly relevant to the position you are pursuing. You can leave out some past jobs and internships if the experience you had wasn’t related. Whatever you do: Don’t submit a generic résumé to dozens of postings. “Even if you have the best experience, if your résumé isn’t speaking directly to the position in which you are applying, there is a strong chance you’ll never even get an interview,” says Demisha Jennings, a certified professional résumé writer and founder and owner of She Assists LLC.  

The same applies to your cover letter. It is your chance to provide more detail on how your experience will help you succeed in the job.  Read our cover letter guide  for how to write one that makes you stand out.

3. Decide how to format your résumé.

Most of the time, a chronological résumé will work well for communicating your past experience. But, in some cases, a functional or hybrid résumé might be more appropriate.  Read more about résumé formats here.

4. Make your contact information easy to find.

Include your name, phone number, email address, city and state. It may also be appropriate to include the URL to your LinkedIn profile. You want it to be easy for hiring managers to reach out.

In addition to making it easy to connect with you, it is important to your job search that you grow your network.  Read our networking guide  for tips on how to do so.

5. Consider adding a summary. 

Many résumé templates leave space for an objective statement, outlining career goals, but that approach is outdated, says Ms. Jennings. Instead, consider a carefully worded summary. The summary is often the first place a hiring manager will look, and gives you an opportunity to introduce your skills high up on the page. You can also work in relevant keywords from the job description. “Recruiters are looking for what you can bring to the table and what you’ve done, rather than you saying, ‘I’m seeking a position,’” Ms. Jennings says. 

6. Great résumés should stand out to skim readers.

Most recruiters spend just a few seconds skimming through a résumé—with an average in one study of  7.4 seconds.  

To have the best chance of making an impression, ensure your job titles, company names and dates of employment are easy to read. The sections of your résumé should be adequately spaced, too, says Dana Leavy-Detrick, founder and director of Brooklyn Resume Studio. 

For additional ways to make a good impression on recruiters and headhunters, read  our guide on how to work with headhunters .

7. Make your résumé robot-friendly. 

Structure your résumé to meet the requirements of an applicant tracking system to give yourself the best chance of having it reach an actual human. Ms. Leavy-Detrick suggests the following:

• Optimize keywords.  Use the same words and language that are in the job description. For example, three different companies might describe the same role as “programmer,” “developer” or “software engineer.” 
• Use a straightforward format.  Avoid tables and text-based graphics, which might not get picked up by a scan of the résumé. Sans-serif fonts such as Arial or Helvetica are also best to ensure readability.
• Think about order.  When formatting each line item of work experience, list the company name first, followed by the job location (city, state), your job title, and your start and end dates. Some résumés can get lost if the dates are listed before the job title. 

8. Prioritize relevant keywords. 

Tailoring your skills to include language from the job posting is an important way to let both the applicant tracking system and, eventually, a hiring manager, see how your prior qualifications tie into the job requirements. But just because you have a résumé full of keywords doesn’t mean you’ll automatically get an interview. “The ATS isn’t there to help the job seeker, it is there to help the employer review your skills against their most important qualifications,” says Ashley Watkins, a career coach and résumé writer with Write Step Résumés LLC. 

9. Craft compelling and concise bullet points.

The goal of a résumé is to list your accomplishments, rather than every duty you performed in the role. Résumé-writing experts recommend including no more than five bullet points per prior job listed. 

• Don’t focus on tasks.  Many job seekers describe what they did every day, such as answering phones or creating marketing materials, Ms. Watkins says. “Simply copying and pasting the job description doesn’t account for the things you did great, that you did above and beyond your peers,” she says.
• Instead, explain what those tasks achieved.  Emphasize your results. Ms. Watkins suggests asking yourself “Did I save [the employer] money? Did I save time? Did I improve a process? Did I build a relationship?” These will help you format your bullet points.
• Use metrics.  Say what you achieved, then contextualize it—with figures if possible. You might not be able to put a monetary value on every accomplishment, but you can frame it by sharing details like the time it took or how many people were involved. “If you raised sales 50% in two months, that means a whole lot more than ‘I’m in charge of sales,’” Ms. Watkins says. 
• Don’t omit accomplishments that aren’t quantifiable.  Not every achievement will have metrics to show success. If there are figures, you might not always have access to them. But that shouldn’t stop you from including them, says Ms. Leavy-Detrick. Perhaps you had a positive impact on the culture of an organization, or improved a struggling relationship with a client. These efforts could help to demonstrate your  soft skills.

10. Focus on transferable skills if you lack experience.

If you are applying for a job in a new field or you are an entry-level applicant and don’t have much direct experience, don’t worry. Highlight transferable skills you have developed in the past that will serve you well in the position, says Ms. Leavy-Detrick. For example, you could play up leadership skills you developed participating in an extracurricular activity or time-management skills you learned in a prior job.

11. Go beyond your work history, and include all relevant experience.

If you are new to the workforce, or are job-hunting after being laid off, you could also include related experience that was outside of a traditional full-time job, says Ms. Watkins. For example, you can highlight volunteer work, consulting projects or educational training, all as part of making the case for your unique value, she says.

12. Don’t worry too much about gaps in your résumé.

The Covid-19 pandemic economy resulted in many people being laid off or furloughed. Ms. Watkins says the 2020 job market reminds her of 2008, when she worked as a recruiter. The expectation at that time, she says, was that candidates would have  gaps  on their résumés or list more short-term positions. While it isn’t necessary to directly address the gaps in your résumé, you should be  prepared to talk about them in an interview . “The focus should not be centered on the fact that you were furloughed or laid off, it should be focused on you and your skills and what you do that impacts the company’s bottom line in a positive way,” Ms. Watkins says.

While it is common to list the months and years you started and ended positions in the job history section, you could just use years. This will draw less attention to a six- or eight-month gap, says Ms. Leavy-Detrick. 

13. Highlight relevant skills.

It is common to  add a skills section to your résumé , outlining expertise relevant to the position. You can include languages you speak, technical skills or courses you have done. If you lack experience, you can also complete some trainings, which you can find on LinkedIn and elsewhere, related to the job you are applying for and add the courses in this section, says Ms. Jennings.

14. Prioritize work experience over education.

The professional experience you have had is often more relevant to the position than your education history, which is why the work experience should be listed first. In the “Education” section, you should list where you attended college, if applicable, or the highest level of education you have attained. If you graduated with honors, you can flag that, but it isn’t necessary to list your GPA.

15. If you are early on in your career, a key résumé tip is to limit it to one page. 

If you are early on in your career, you should limit your résumé to one page. It is OK to start spilling onto a second page after you have eight to 10 years of experience, says Ms. Leavy-Detrick. 

16. Add some color for a stylish résumé that sets you apart. 

Your résumé should look clean and professional and you should keep applicant tracking systems in mind when formatting the document. But, if it is appropriate, you can add subtle accents of color in the section headings or in bars that separate sections as a way to differentiate your résumé. Ms. Leavy-Detrick doesn’t overstress the need for good design with her clients. “But it can definitely help,” she says. “When I say design, I don’t mean crazy graphic design. I mean having a polished application,” she says. “Think of it the same way you would coming dressed to an interview, it is part of your presentation, and so many people overlook this on the résumé.”

It may be appropriate to incorporate a more creative and graphic-based layout depending on the field in which you work and where you are applying. If you are applying for a position in a creative field, and you are emailing your résumé directly to a hiring manager, then it can be appropriate to use more designs, says Ms. Jennings. But if you are applying to a large company that uses an applicant tracking system or job portal, she says it is best to avoid using graphics unless you are working with a résumé writer who can help you get your resume through the system.

17. Proofread and double-check the formatting.

You may be eager to send your résumé or submit your application, but you should take the time to first check for typos and grammatical errors. You could also have a friend or family member look over it. When you are checking for errors, be sure to double-check the formatting. Sometimes the spacing can get thrown off when you save the file, so check how it looks as a saved document and, if you can, save it as a PDF before sending. 

18. Make sure the saved file name includes your name. 

Make less work for the hiring manager by including your full name in the file name of the résumé document.

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• How to Prepare for a Job Interview
• What Questions to Ask During a Job Interview
• Common Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
• How to Dress for a Job Interview
• How to Write a Thank-You Email After a Job Interview  
• How to Negotiate and Counter a Job Offer
• How to Negotiate Salary for a New Job: The Do’s and Don’ts
• Severance Pay: What It Is and Why You Should Negotiate a Package Before Accepting a Job

Corrections & Amplifications Ashley Watkins is a résumé writer with Write Step Résumés LLC. An earlier version of this article incorrectly said Write Steps LLC. (Corrected on Nov. 20)

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Appeared in the November 23, 2020, print edition as '11 Résumé Tips to Help You Get Noticed

10 Resume Profile Examples (And How to Write Yours)

Imagine you've got everything covered in your resume : You listed your past experiences, included keywords from the job description, and pared it down to design elements an applicant tracking system (ATS) can parse. Now it’s an accurate representation of your professional qualifications—but you still can’t shake the feeling that who you are as a person is getting a bit lost. That’s where a resume profile comes in.

Adding this section to your resume is a good way to show more of your personality while still being professional. Curious? Read on to find out exactly what a resume profile is, and how to write yours—including examples.

What is a resume profile?

A resume profile is a few concise sentences or bullet points that can be placed at the top of your resume (below the header). It “describes who you are as a professional,” says Muse career coach Yolanda Owens , founder of CareerSensei and who also worked as a college corporate recruiter for more than 20 years.

Once you perfect your resume, check out open jobs on The Muse to maximize your chances »

Career professionals don’t all agree on the exact contents of a resume profile, or even on whether it’s different from a resume summary . So you have a bit of flexibility in how you think about yours and what you include in it.

For example, you might think of a resume profile as a way to “tell the reader who you are, what you do, and what you’re looking for,” so that you can grab their attention and “quickly showcase your accomplishments,” says Muse career coach and former recruiter Jennifer Smith , founder of Flourish Careers .

Or you might approach your resume profile like Owens does, as the equivalent to “a dating profile that describes how you see yourself at work, and the type of work environment that makes you feel productive and purposeful.”

What’s the difference between a resume summary and a profile?

While some career coaches may use the terms resume summary and resume profile interchangeably, others treat them differently.

The first is a quick synopsis of the relevant experiences and skills you bring to a role. The latter can do the same, but it can also focus on your traits and achievements, your story as a professional, and your desires for your next role.

At this point, you might be wondering: If a resume profile includes what you’re looking for in your next role , how is it different from a resume objective ? Some people say that resume objectives are outdated at best and a waste of space at worst. If that’s true, why is a resume profile acceptable?

The difference lies in “the additional context that’s included in the profile,” says Smith. A traditional objective merely states what you’re looking for and maybe a vague reason why. But “the profile goes deeper into who you are and what you do” in addition to what you’re looking for next, connecting your past and present to your future.

Is a resume profile necessary? Who should use it?

Resume profiles can be advantageous for all job seekers, Smith says, especially for those “who are changing either their role or industry.” If you’re a career changer , a strong, explicit resume profile will give you space to tell the reader right up front that, no, you didn’t apply to this job by mistake—this is the next step in your career and here’s why.

Resume profiles are also particularly useful for entry-level job seekers who may need to tie their education and other experiences together more explicitly. If a candidate is writing an entry-level resume , Owens suggests that they “use the profile section to explain what they’re looking for in terms of challenges and learning, and the skills they possess that could potentially add value.”

What to include in a resume profile

Think about what you’d want the person reading your resume to know first. Is it something about your qualifications or your biggest accomplishment? Is it how well you work with others or what your personality adds to a team? This is what should go into your resume profile. You have a few sentences (or bullets) to work with, so don’t restrict yourself to highlighting just one thing.

Here are a few types of information that you can include in a resume profile, according to our coaches:

• Relevant skills and experiences
• Relevant achievements and accomplishments
• Years of experience
• Strengths as a professional (both soft and hard skills )
• Signature traits related to the job
• Personal traits that contribute to your work
• Qualities you’re looking for in your next role, team, or company
• Willingness to relocate (if you’re applying to a job not near the location listed on your resume)

What are recruiters looking for in a resume profile?

Don’t underestimate the power of a good first impression to get someone to keep reading the rest of your resume with interest. “The resume profile has an ability to quickly convince a recruiter that the person is a strong, qualified candidate,” says recruiter and Muse career coach Steven Davis , founder and CEO of Renaissance Solutions .

But recruiting isn’t just about making sure candidates have the right skills, Owens says. Recruiters also need to get a feel for whether the team and work environment will be a good match for the candidate long term.

Candidates’ skills and experiences should be well represented throughout their resumes, so as a recruiter, Owens most often “looked at the profile as a way to get a sense of their work persona and gauge environment fit for the role.”

How to write a profile for a resume : 5 steps

Once you know what recruiters and hiring managers are looking for in your resume profile and what you’d like to portray, you can follow these tips as you write your own:

1. Keep it concise

Your resume profile should be no more than four sentences or bullet points, and should not have more than 500 characters. Remember recruiters read dozens of resumes daily, so you don't want yours to be unnecessarily long and tiring.

2. Find the format the suits you best

Decide if you want to use either bullet points or paragraph form. Your resume profile can be written as bullet points, but keep in mind that bullet points often take up more space than a paragraph. “To preserve real estate on the resume and attempt to keep it to one to two pages , I always recommend using paragraph format,” Owens says.

3. Consider the position you're applying for

Tailor your profile to the job, but not so much that it’s not true to who you are. If your resume profile is closer to a summary that highlights your key qualifications and accomplishments as they relate to a given job, you should be tailoring it very carefully for each application and incorporating keywords from the job description.

Read more: What it Really Means to "Tailor Your Resume"

However, if your resume profile is more of a personal (but still professionally appropriate) description of yourself, Owens recommends against tailoring it to match each job: “What you don’t want to do is try to tell employers what you think they want to hear,” she says, if it doesn’t reflect who you are. “That’s how you end up in positions where you’re ultimately unhappy.”

4. Quantify your experiences and accomplishments

Whenever possible, quantify your experiences and accomplishments by adding numbers, percentages, and other metrics to your resume profile. Keep in mind that recruiters nowadays not only want to know what you did, but also what you achieved and the exact results of your work.

5. Show some personality

While the rest of your resume won’t let much of your personality shine through, your profile gives you an opportunity for creativity. If you’re applying to a casual company, you can add a splash of personality, but if you’re applying to a more formal organization, it’s best to keep things more buttoned up.

Resume profile: Examples

Want to know what all this advice looks like in action? Check out these 10 resume profile examples for different types of job seekers and professions.

Career changer

Quality-control team lead with 10+ years experience who specializes in making thorough business decisions and leading others through day-to-day operations to achieve excellence. Decided to transition to the outdoor recreation industry during the COVID-19 pandemic after realizing that people, especially children, spend too much time indoors behind computer screens. Excited to bring experience in quality assurance and operations to a management position at an outdoor recreation facility to help people of all ages get outside and enjoy themselves safely.

Recent college graduate or entry-level candidate

Recent magna cum laude animal sciences graduate with a focus on small animal care excited to bring passion and knowledge to a position with an animal shelter or animal-focused nonprofit and learn more about programs that protect animals from euthanasia. As president of the University of Georgia chapter of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians, planned, organized, advertised, and managed a fundraiser that brought in over $20,000 in donations to a local shelter while also placing 43 cats and dogs with adoptive families. Proud dog mom of two former shelter pets, Dakota and Miley (pictures available upon request).

Account Executive (Sales)

Account executive who has been making deals since my first lemonade stand at age four for a total of $20+ million in sales. I love the rush of being on a sales team working toward goals—both in exceeding my own targets and in cheering on my teammates and celebrating their wins. In my current role, I’ve discovered that the most satisfying feeling of all was teaching a few of our SDRs to close deals. Seeing how proud they were of themselves as they got better motivated me to seek out a sales training role at a highly collaborative company.

Find account executives jobs on The Muse

A detail-oriented accountant with experience preparing tax and financial reports for charities to be posted publicly online. Evaluated budget (including payroll) for inefficiencies and suggested cost-cutting and time-saving measures that ultimately allowed the nonprofit to put an additional 5% of yearly donations directly into charitable programs. Excited to bring accounting skills to a nonprofit in the public health sector after spending over five years volunteering for public health charities such as the Red Cross and Project N95.

Find accountant jobs on The Muse

Customer Service Representative

An empathetic customer service representative who loves getting to talk to new people every day and help them solve problems. Crafted service approach of finding out what customers’ goals are and what their level of expertise in the product was rather than automatically giving boilerplate advice, leading to a 92% customer satisfaction rating. Avid video game player and designer looking to bring this passion to a customer service role for a gaming company.

Find customer service representative jobs on The Muse

Human Resources Manager

Human resources generalist who oversaw the transition of a 100+ employee company to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Adept at dealing with the issues facing fully remote or hybrid workforces, including in hiring, professional development, and conflict resolution. Conceived of and instituted DEI programs for employees working from home. Looking for a position with a company that has a fully distributed or hybrid workforce and is committed to increasing diversity in its hiring pool.

Find human resources manager jobs on The Muse

Marketing Manager

Email marketer with 6+ years of experience gathering data-driven insights to make decisions about marketing campaigns. Conceived, proposed, and executed a campaign for a new headphone line across all marketing channels including email, social, content marketing, and print ads, with a total reach of 30 million impressions leading to over $1 million in sales. A team player who has taken the time to learn what each teammate in 10-person marketing department does and even filled in for them when needed. Excited to find a position in a collaborative work environment that oversees marketing campaigns across multiple channels.

Find marketing manager jobs on The Muse

Office Administrator

• Friendly, organized, and proactive administrative assistant with four years of experience looking to move into an office administrator role
• Saved office over $3,000 per quarter in supplies by creating new inventory tracking document on Google Sheets, showing other employees how to check supply levels and request orders, and comparing the supply sheet to inventory every two weeks to stop duplicate supply orders
• Spent four months filling in for office manager during maternity leave

Find office administrator jobs on The Muse

Project Manager

Looking for a project manager who can save at-risk initiatives and projects and make sure they come in on time and under budget and are fully functional at launch? I’ve held positions in customer care, engineering, product, and communications, so I know how to work with employees in all departments and see a project from multiple angles, ensuring each piece is on track and communicating with stakeholders along the way. I work best in environments where innovation is encouraged and no one expects to wear just one hat.

Find project manager jobs on The Muse

Web Developer

• Back-end web developer with experience using Java, Python, and SQL to develop features for online databases
• Go-to debugger on team of seven engineers
• Developed a site (link) that uses television shows you’ve watched to suggest new shows based on the ratings and recommendations of users with similar watch histories, bringing in an average of 10,000 visitors monthly

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