How to write a resume

Every step

1. 1

   Choose the target role

   Select one type of job and collect a current posting. Highlight the skills, tools, responsibilities, and qualifications the employer repeats.

2. 2

   Make a complete work history

   Write down employers, titles, locations, dates, responsibilities, projects, tools, and measurable results. Verify dates before formatting.

3. 3

   Select relevant evidence

   Choose examples that show the target skills. Describe what you did, how you did it, and the result when you can support the result with facts.

4. 4

   Write a short opening

   Summarize your role, strengths, and relevant experience in two or three plain sentences. Avoid generic claims you cannot demonstrate.

5. 5

   Organize the sections

   Use clear headings such as Summary, Experience, Education, Skills, and Certifications. Put the most relevant evidence near the top.

6. 6

   Use concise bullets

   Start bullets with action verbs, keep one main idea per bullet, and add specific scope or outcomes where accurate. Do not copy a job posting word for word.

7. 7

   Format for scanning

   Use a readable font, consistent dates, simple spacing, and a standard document format. Avoid graphics that obscure content or confuse application systems.

8. 8

   Proofread and tailor

   Check spelling, contact details, dates, links, and page breaks. Adjust the summary and top bullets for each relevant application.