A [Your Job Title] with [X] years of experience seeking a position at [Company Name]. Dependable and detail-oriented professional who [increased revenue/cut costs/etc.] by [X]% at previous role. Offers skills in [Skill #1, Skill #2, Skill #3] as well as a [BA/MA] in [Your Major] from [University Name].
1. Contact Information
[Your Name]
[Your Job Title]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[LinkedIn]
[Optional: Personal Website, Twitter, Other Relevant Links]
Resume Summary Statement
Dependable/Detail-oriented/Creative[Your Job Title] with [X] years of experience in [Your Industry/Niche]. Helped [increase revenue/cut costs/train employees/other achievements] by [X]%. Looking to
join [Company Name] to ensure[highest customer happiness scores/a steady boost in ROI/prompt project delivery/other metrics and KPIs you hope to deliver for the prospective employer].
Work Experience/Job Description
[Your Job Title]
[Company Name]
[2012–2019]
Use bullet points to describe your work history.
Add up to 6 bullet points. Focus on what applies to the job you're trying to land, don't cram your resume with unnecessary details.
Don't just list your responsibilities. Focus on your achievements!
Maybe you saved your company money? Boosted sales? Optimized processes? Trained new employees? Show it off! Have a look:
Responsible for [your responsibilities].
[Boosted sales/cut costs] by [X]% through implementing a new system of [invoicing/project management/procurement, etc.]
[Your Previous Job Title]
[Previous Company Name]
[2008–2012]
List your jobs in reverse-chronological order. Start with your current or most recent position, then follow it with the one before it, and so on.
As you go back in time, limit the number of bullet points under each entry. Employers are more interested in what you've been doing in the last few years, not in the dim and distant past.
Don't list over 15 years of relevant work experience on your resume.
Education
[BA/MA in Your Major]
[University Name]
[Graduation Year]
Not much experience? Leverage your academic achievements. Include your GPA if it's higher than 3.5, mention extracurricular activities.
If you have a lot of professional experience, limit your education section to your highest degree.
Skills
[Skill #1: Advanced]
[Skill #2: Advanced]
[Skill #3: Basic]