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OBJECTIVE
Use this section as your “elevator pitch” — a concise
explanation of why you’re the right person for the job.
Emphasize top skills (including personal traits that tell
employers how you approach work), specific expertise, and
any notable work experiences that match what the
potential job needs. Keep this section to two to three
sentences. For even more resume summary writing tips,
CONTACT see our article How to Write the Perfect Summary Section.
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EXPERIENCE
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JOB TITLE
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· Work backward, with your current or most recent job
New York City, NY first.
· Focus on major responsibilities and work
achievements rather than daily tasks.
· Summarize your experience with three to five punchy
bullet points for each job listing.
Job title
( from date - from date )
EDUCATIO · Highlight skills and tasks that relate to the job you’re
applying to.
N · Use action verbs that give your achievements more
power (e.g., “Managed team of 15 employees” instead of
NAME OF SCHOOL
“Was responsible for a team of 15 employees”).
Degree
· Give your accomplishments more weight by using
2001 numbers and metrics (e.g., Implemented new inventory
Name of school processes that cut overhead costs by 23%”).
Degree
JOB TITLE
2001
( from date - from date )
· If you’re switching career fields, emphasize
“transferable skills” that make sense in the new job (for
instance, if you previously worked in a restaurant but did
some administrative work, highlight your administrative
accomplishments if you’re seeking an administrative job).
· Unless you’re applying to a job that requires
extensive experience, limit your work history to the last ten
years of your career.
· For more tips on writing the perfect work history
section, visit our page Resume Work History Writing Tips.
Skills
Review the job posting and pick
out key skills.
Feature skills of your own that
match these key skills.
Team
Your resume format determines how large your skills section Building
is — functional resumes will
Web Development
feature several skill categories, while other formats feature less.
Feature skills that are valuable in your profession.
Present a combination of hard skills (skills that you train on) and soft skills (intangible
skills).
For recommendations on top skills and how to use them in your resume, visit our Best
Skills page.
