Составить грамотно резюме: 33 лайфхака для резюме, которые удвоят твою заработную плату

Как грамотно составить резюме (примеры написания), что указать, а что не стоит

Наверно, у каждого из вас раз в несколько лет появляется потребность в написании резюме. Эта статья как раз может пригодиться в такой момент. Она о том, как написать грамотное резюме, которое привлечет внимание руководителя и составит о вас впечатление как о человеке успешном. Естественно, с вами захотят пообщаться лично.

Иногда собеседование проходит именно так.

Я всегда предлагаю очень ответственно относиться к своему резюме, т.к. хорошему резюме придется соответствовать на собеседовании. Если о чем-то пишете уверенно и заявляете про свои серьезные успехи, на собеседовании придется об этом говорить уверенно и эгоистично (а не мямлить, типа, случайно вышло и я тут ни при чем). Если пишете, что без ума от бухгалтерии, то готовьте эмоционально-восторженную речь про налоговые вычеты и НДС. Фразы в резюме должны соответствовать вашим словам на встрече с руководителем.

Логика и стилистика составления резюме

Говорят, что первая фраза, написанная Куртом Воннегутом на доске в творческой мастерской университета в Айове, была такой: «Помните, что вы пишете для незнакомцев». Об этом непременно стоит помнить, составляя резюме.

Резюме должно быть составлено под конкретную вакансию

Например, если у вас есть опыт программирования и опыт продаж и консультирования клиентов, то при трудоустройстве в отдел работы с клиентами стоит акцентировать внимание на опыте продаж, а про программирование умолчать (или очень кратко упомянуть в разделе дополнительной информации).

В процессе оказания услуг по составлению «продающего» резюме, я очень тщательно изучаю вакансии, обязанности и требования в них. Оценка вакансий — это попытка увидеть кандидата глазами работодателя. Это видение позволяет «подогнать» резюме под работодателя и сделать его простым для чтения и понимания. Уже несколько лет этот способ помогает быстрее находить работу.

Резюме должно быть красиво оформлено

Помните, что ваше резюме читают не более чем 1-2 минуты и за это время руководитель должен найти в нем все важные для себя моменты. Помогите ему в этом, оформите свое резюме.

1. Старайтесь разместить ваше резюме на одной странице А4. Максимум на двух
2. Оформляйте резюме в едином, удобном для чтения стиле. Для этого используется Word и его инструменты (заголовки, подзаголовки, таблицы, списки, разделители, выделение цветом…)

Резюме должно быть написано понятным и простым языком

Руководители — тоже люди. Они читают много договоров, документов и от формального языка их иной раз мутит. Не забивайте в их головы «гвозди», пишите простыми фразами.

Резюме должно быть конструктивным

По делу и «без воды».

Структура резюме

В резюме можно выделить несколько основных частей.

Имя и контактная информация

Достаточно указать только телефон и е-мейл.

Навыки

Какие качества указать в резюме, решайте сами, но опирайтесь на требования вакансии. И, желательно, включить только основные навыки, а не все, которые у вас есть.

Если, например, от дизайнера требуется знание фотошопа и опыт проектирования и рисования мебели, то в навыках лучше указать эти два навыка, а также 2-3 дополнительных навыка, которые могут пригодиться на этой должности. Если у вас большой опыт и вы в описании укажите 15-20 умений, то работодатель может смутиться (причины какие угодно — много попросит денег, а вдруг ему станет скучно через 2 месяца и т.д.) Если у вас много навыков, можете легко указать их в пункте «Дополнительная информация» (да и в этом случае не переборщите).

Опыт работы

Опыт работы указывается в обратном хронологическом порядке. Последнее место работы сверху.

Я приведу фрагмент, пример грамотно составленного резюме. Структурированно и просто. Мне такое расположение элементов кажется максимально понятным и удобным.

04.2013 — 01.2017	Компания №1 (сфера работы компании) Менеджер некоторого направления
Обязанности: Первая сфера ответственности. Что-то второе. Третье, четвертое и т.д. Достижения: Первое. Второе. Третье.

Образование

Чем больше прошло времени с момента окончания обучения, тем менее значительное место в резюме должно занимать образование. Студентам я рекомендую выносить образование на первое место (после вашего имени и контактов). При этом можно указать тему диплома и некоторые значимые научные работы, которые были выполнены в период обучения.

Дополнительная информация

Как правило, здесь указывают знание иностранных языков, владение автомобилем, увлечения и уникальные и сильные личностные качества или навыки.

Например, если вы хотите устроиться работу, требующую креатива (предположим, дизайнера), то в разделе «Дополнительная информация» легко можно указать навыки ландшафтного дизайна, опыт чеканки, работу с папье-маше, хорошее владение пластилином и т.п. Для дизайнера это будет большой плюс.

Из личных качеств я советую указывать только те, которые очень сильно у вас развиты. Например, если вы не опоздали ни на одну встречу за последние 2 года, можете указать пунктуальность, если вы убираетесь и поддерживаете порядок каждый день, укажите аккуратность. И так далее.

Что-то еще?

Иногда в резюме включают раздел «Цель». Я такой раздел не рекомендую включать. Я пишу цель в заголовке письма и в сопроводительном письме, которое отправляю работодателю. Я оставляю резюме без цели по причине того, что с целью оно становится более ограниченным. В компании может быть не только одна вакансия и вы можете подходить на несколько и руководитель, возможно, захочет предложить вам попробовать себя, например, не в программировании, а в консультировании клиентов по ИТ-вопросам. Но, что будет, если он увидит у вас крупными буквами написанную цель? Вдруг это его смутит и остановит? Не убивайте ваши дополнительные шансы! Оставьте себе больше свободы.

Оставьте себе больше свободы

Формулировки и фразы

Конкретика

Руководители любят конкретику и факты. Так покажите им это в резюме.

Размыто и обобщенно	Конкретно
Обучал сотрудников	Обучил 3-х сотрудников
Ускорил работу программы загрузки данных	Ускорил работу программы загрузки данных с 2,5 часов до 18 минут
Упорядочил работу с документами	Внедрил в компании удобную систему работу с документами, что сократило количество ошибок примерно в 5 раз

Краткость

Сестра таланта.

Многословно	Лаконично
Проводил обучение	Обучал
Увеличил скорость	Ускорил
Нес ответственность	Отвечал

Позитив

Нежелательно употреблять негативные формулировки. Такие формулировки искажают смысл. Всегда лучше сказать «стремился к победе», нежели «убегал от фиаско».

Негативно	Позитивно
Устранил проблемы в работе оборудования	Корректно настроил оборудование
Уменьшил потери	Сэкономил
Перешел с должности	Получил повышение в должности

Что не стоит указывать в резюме

• Требования к зарплате
• Пол, рост, вес и т.д.
• Адрес проживания (если, конечно, вы не живете в другом городе)
• Лиц, которые могут вас рекомендовать. Если надо, работодатель вас попросит об этом.
• Причины, по которым вы ушли с прежних мест работы
• Все ваши места работы. Достаточно указать последние 3-4 места работы (последние 5 лет вашего стажа). Об остальных работодатель может узнать при разговоре

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For more, you can learn the differences between a resume and a CV. 90005 90002 90005 90002 If you’re an international reader, switch over to: 90005 90002 90005 90002 90005 90002 90005 90002 90005 90002 Here’s a step by step guide on how to create a professional resume: 90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 1 90004 90005 90128 90003 Choose the Right Resume Format 90004 90131 90002 90005 90002 You can not just start writing a resume by putting your info into the resume template all willy-nilly.90005 90002 90005 90002 Instead, first select from the standard resume formats: 90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 Reverse-chronological format 90004 90005 90002 90003 Pros 90004: Traditional resume style, familiar to potential employers. 90005 90002 90003 Cons 90004: Very common, not the most creative resume design format. 90005 90002 90003 Combination format 90004 90005 90002 90003 Pros 90004: Great for experienced pros and career changers for highlighting transferable skills.90005 90002 90003 Cons 90004: Uncommon, not as familiar, not recommended for entry-level job seekers. 90005 90002 90003 Functional format (skills-based) 90004 90005 90002 90003 Pros 90004: Entry-level job hunters can emphasize skills over lack of experience. 90005 90002 90003 Cons 90004: HR managers may think you’re hiding something. 90005 90002 90005 90002 Most job applicants will likely want to 90003 choose the reverse-chronological resume template 90004: 90005 90002 90005 90002 90187 90187 90005 90002 90005 90002 The chronological resume is a traditional resume format which emphasizes your duties, experience, and work history.You’ll list your most recent positions first, and go back through past jobs in reverse-chronological order from there. As the standard resume format, it tends to be the easiest to read and scan. 90005 90002 90005 90002 To learn more about the best resume format to use for your particular situation, compare the common resume format examples, or check out our articles on the chronological, combination, or functional formats. 90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 Resume Tip 90004: There are several studies that theorize relationships between resume cues and the applicant’s personality and hireability, further impacting hiring judgments through resumes.Be careful which info you choose to include! 90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 2 90004 90005 90002 90005 90002 A career diplomat knows what information should be given and which to hold back. 90005 90002 90005 90002 Likewise, on a great resume contact information section, there are items which you must include, personal details that are recommended, and some data which you should definitely leave out: 90005 90002 90005 90220 90003 Necessary Contact Information 90004 90223 90002 90005 90226 90063 90003 Name 90004: First name, last name (middle name optional).90064 90063 90003 Phone Number 90004: Personal cell phone preferred over home phone number. 90064 90063 90003 Email Address 90004: Today’s preferred means of communication. 90064 90063 90003 LinkedIn URL 90004: Include your LinkedIn profile (hiring managers will spy on you anyway). 90064 90243 90002 90005 90220 90003 Optional: 90004 90223 90002 90005 90002 90005 90002 90005 90002 Personal websites and social media are now a normal thing to list on a resume: 90005 90002 90005 Starting a blog has genuinely helped me land every job I’ve ever gotten because my employers have wanted me to help them do the same thing I’ve been able to do with my own blog.90260 90002 Ryan Robinson 90005 90002 writer & part-time entrepreneur 90005 90002 90005 90002 Marketing specific advice? Perhaps. But employers will look you up online. Your professional blog will easily show up first in Google and make quite the statement. 90005 90002 90005 90220 90003 Contact Information to Avoid 90004 90223 90002 90005 90002 90003 Date of Birth 90004: Adding your birthdate could lead to ageism. Add only if required, such as for jobs serving alcohol, for example.90005 90002 90003 Second Email or Phone Number 90004: A second email address, mailing address, or phone number will just confuse them (and you). 90005 90002 90003 Photo / Headshot 90004: In the United States, resume images and profile photos are usually not recommended. 90005 90002 90005 90002 90292 90292 90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 Resume Tip 90004: Give them a professional email address, not your old high school handle (90045 sexypapa69xoxo @ ​​…. 90046) or an outdated email provider (90045…. @ hotmail.com 90046). Studies have proven that a formal email address is much more hireable than an informal one. 90005 90002 90005 90002 To be sure you get the personal details on your resume right, have a glance at our resume contact information guide. 90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 3 90004 90005 90128 90003 Start with a Heading Statement (Resume Summary or Resume Objective) 90004 90131 90002 90005 90002 Most Tinder users have little patience. It takes a witty statement or provocative image to get a match not to swipe left on you.90005 90002 90005 90002 Well, the employer flips through resumes just like a Tinder user with an attention deficit. In less than 7 seconds, as our HR statistics report shows, hiring managers scan your resume and make an initial decision. 90005 90002 90005 90002 That’s why a professional resume heading statement is super-important to get right. You’ve got to make a statement, with wit, that paints an attractive image of your candidacy. 90005 90002 90005 90002 90334 90334 90005 90002 90005 90002 Your 90003 resume summary statement 90004 or 90003 resume objective statement 90004 are likely to have the most eye time since it’s at the top of the page.90005 90002 90005 90002 Here’s how to write an about me blurb that makes the recruiter swipe right: 90005 90002 90005 90220 90003 Resume Summary Statement 90004 90223 90002 Got enough relevant experience? Choose the resume summary statement. 90005 90002 90005 90002 A good resume summary works when you apply at a job in which you have experience. It summarizes your position-related skills and qualifications. 90005 90002 90005 90002 Let’s take a look at how to write a professional summary, both right and wrong: 90005 90002 90005 90367 90368 90369 90370 right 90371 90372 90373 90374 90369 90376 Personable and dependable graphic designer with 4+ years expertise in a fast-paced global marketing firm.Achieved company-best quality satisfaction rating according to internal review (99.76%). Seeking to advance career by growing with the DeZine team. 90377 90372 90379 90380 90367 90368 90369 90370 wrong 90371 90372 90373 90374 90369 90376 I have been a graphic designer for the last 4 years. In addition to my knowledge of various software and design programs, I also handle some tough customer accounts, and I am always able to work well under pressure, even the tightest of deadlines. 90377 90372 90379 90380 90002 90005 90002 See the differences here? While the 90003 Wrong 90004 one has some experience listed, it focuses on everyday duties, not accomplishments.In the 90003 Right 90004 example, you give evidence of your IT consultant resume skills, achievements, and experience. 90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 Resume Tip 90004: The «right» resume summary above also mentioned the company by name. This is a great way to make sure that your resume feels personalized, rather than just sent to every company out there. 90005 90002 90005 90002 See more resume summary examples. 90005 90002 90005 90220 90003 Resume Objective Statement 90004 90223 90002 90005 90002 90003 Choose the resume objective statement 90004 if you have no work experience at all, or at least none related to the position you’re applying for (entry-level applicants, career changers , students, etc.). 90005 90002 90005 90002 Since you do not have relevant experience to summarize, you’ll highlight transferable skills from other areas. You’ll make the case that though you do not have experience with 90045 this 90046 position, you do have experience 90045 relevant 90046 to it. 90005 90002 90005 90002 Let’s looks at another set of good / bad examples on writing an objective for a resume: 90005 90002 90005 90367 90368 90369 90370 right 90371 90372 90373 90374 90369 90376 Diligent customer support specialist with 3+ years experience at large computer hardware company .Obtained highest grades in build spec knowledge (100%) and quality (97.3%). Seeking to further career by growing with the BQNY team as an entry-level IT technician. 90377 90372 90379 90380 90367 90368 90369 90370 wrong 90371 90372 90373 90374 90369 90376 I am a customer support specialist eager to become an field technician. I do not have experience in field work, but past coworkers have said that I am a quick learner. I am highly motivated because I enjoy being outside for work rather than behind a desk at a cubicle.90377 90372 90379 90380 90002 90005 90002 See the differences here? The company is taking a greater chance by hiring someone without exact experience. 90005 90002 90005 90002 So you’ll need to show them you have what it takes. 90005 90002 90005 90002 In the 90003 Right 90004 one, we used some transferable skills from the previous company and some proud resume achievements … with numbers. 90005 90002 90005 90002 Remember: numbers speak louder than words! 90005 90002 90005 90002 The 90003 Wrong 90004 one does not show enough to hold the hiring manager’s attention.90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 Resume Tip 90004: If you noticed, both «wrong» examples above used the first-person. Avoid this on your resume. 90005 90002 90005 90002 See more resume objective examples. 90005 90002 90005 90002 When making a resume in our builder, drag & drop bullet points, skills, and auto-fill the boring stuff. Spell check? 90045 Check 90046. Start building 90003 your resume here 90004. 90005 90002 When you’re done, 90003 Zety’s resume builder 90004 will score your resume and tell you 90045 exactly 90046 how to make it better.90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 4 90004 90005 90128 90003 List Your Relevant Work Experience & Key Achievements 90004 90131 90002 90005 90002 If you think of your resume as a fancy meal, the resume experience section is the main course. 90005 90002 90005 90002 You’ve knocked out the appetizer with the previous sections, so now it’s time to fill in your work history and past achievements before moving on. 90005 90002 90005 90002 Let’s go through the various job history components of the perfect resume experience section now.90005 90002 90005 90220 90003 How to format the resume work experience section 90004 90223 90002 90005 90002 90546 90546 90005 90002 90005 90002 If you look at the above infographic, you’ll see our recommended way to format your employment history in the job experience section: 90005 90002 90005 90226 90063 90003 Job Title 90004 -This should go at the very top of each entry of work history so that it’s easy for potential employers to scan and find. Make it bold and / or increase the font size by 1pt or 2pts from the rest of the entry.90064 90063 90003 Company, City, State 90004 -On the second line, include the previous employer’s company name, and the city and state of the location you worked at. 90064 90063 90003 Dates Employed 90004 -Thirdly, put the timeframe of your employment there. You can add the year or both the month and the year, but there’s no need to put exact days. 90064 90063 90003 Key Responsibilities 90004 -Don’t just list every single task you did in your job history. Focus on the few duties most relevant to the new job.90064 90063 90003 Key Achievements 90004 -Often overlooked, but super important. Employers know 90045 what 90046 you did, but they need to know 90045 how well 90046 you did them. 90064 90063 90003 Keywords 90004 -It is important to sprinkle resume keywords throughout the experience section (we’ll talk more about this shortly). 90064 90243 90002 90005 90002 If adding more than one job history entry to your resume or CV experience section, start with the most recent position and go back in reverse-chronological order from there.90005 90002 90005 90002 Use five or six bullet points to make your case in each entry’s responsibilities and achievements. 90005 90002 90005 90002 Also, your experience section resume bullet points should go near the top, just under your heading statement. However, if you have little or no professional experience, put your education section 90045 above 90046 your work history. 90005 90002 90005 90002 Got a promotion you want to show off, or more than one job title within the same company? Do not worry, our guide on how to show promotions & multiple positions will show you how.90005 90002 90005 90002 Think about accomplishments you’ve had, not necessarily meaning solid sales numbers or percentages. Were you involved in something that had great success? If so, include it! Showing what you’ve done beyond your daily duties is what will prompt employers to call you. Employers want to hire someone who exhibits motivation, participation, and ambition. 90005 90002 Erin Kennedy 90005 90002 CEO, Managing Director at Professional Resume Service, Inc. 90005 90002 90005 90002 The work experience section of your resume where you describe your past jobs is the most crucial component of your whole job application.Make sure you get it right: 90045 90003 Work Experience on a Resume: Job Description Bullets that * Kill * [100+] 90004 90046 90005 90002 90005 90220 90003 Tailoring your resume work experience 90004 90223 90002 90005 90002 Robots are taking over. 90005 90002 90005 90002 As hiring practices continue to modernize, larger companies are turning to applicant tracking systems (ATS) to give them a hand. ATS software automates the early stages of the recruitment process. How? They look for keywords and assign a score per candidate.90005 90002 90005 90002 So, tailoring your resume is an absolute must, and your experience section is where you’ll do most of it. 90005 90002 90005 90002 To tailor your resume, go back to the job description and look for resume keywords related to your responsibilities. 90005 90002 90005 90002 If you see duties you’ve performed, include them in your resume job description bullet points. 90005 90002 90005 90002 90648 90648 90005 90002 90005 90002 90005 90002 Experienced a spell of unemployment? Do not worry! Check out our guide on how to explain gaps in your resume.90005 90002 90005 90002 Tailoring your resume also involves knowing how long a resume should be. There are pros and cons for a one-page resume and the two-page resume, but avoid anything longer. 90005 90002 90005 90002 Also, do not use the same, tired words ( «responsible for …») in your resume job experience area. Instead, choose power words and action verbs which will keep them interested. 90005 90002 90005 90002 Finally, do not use passive voice, as it feels evasive and unclear. Instead, choose active voice when writing a resume, as it’s concise and to the point: 90005 90002 90005 90367 90368 90369 90370 wrong 90371 90372 90373 90374 90369 90376 Growth team was managed by me.90377 90372 90379 90380 90367 90368 90369 90370 right 90371 90372 90373 90374 90369 90376 Managed growth team. 90377 90372 90379 90380 90002 90005 90220 90003 How much work experience to include on a resume? 90004 90223 90002 90005 90002 In principle, a resume should go back no more than 10-15 years. But the more experience you have, the less you should worry about the length of your resume. 90005 90002 90710 90003 Senior-level applicants 90004, such as executives and managers, should list up to 15 years of 90045 relevant 90046 work experience with powerful action verbs to introduce each bullet point.90005 90002 90710 90003 Mid-level job seekers 90004 should include detailed job descriptions of relevant positions and a brief mention of any other positions. 90005 90002 90710 90003 Entry-level candidates 90004 should list and describe all paid work, particularly calling out responsibilities and achievements that are most relevant. 90005 90002 90710 90003 First-time job hunters 90004 with no work experience can still include other history, such as a student organization role, internship, or volunteer experience, to fill out their experience section.90005 90002 90005 90002 As you learn how to write a resume, remember the best resume templates will highlight your experience and eligibility. Do not hide it with the wrong order, a dull resume layout, or a template free of character. With dozens of good resume examples, templates, and styles, Zety is the 90003 best resume builder online 90004. 90005 90002 90005 90002 90740 90740 90005 90002 Make a resume in no time with 90003 our resume builder app and 20+ great templates 90004. 90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 5 90004 90005 90128 90003 List Your Education Correctly 90004 90131 90002 90005 90002 Many people treat the education section as an afterthought, but you should not.90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 Here’s how to put education on your resume so you do not get schooled: 90004 90005 90002 90005 90002 90005 90002 Simple, huh? 90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 Resume Tip 90004: We mentioned this earlier, but we’ll repeat it, just in case: if you have little or no working experience, place your education on top and your experience section below it. Otherwise, keep your resume education section just beneath your work history. 90005 90002 90005 90002 Here’s a brief look at how to list education on a resume: 90005 90002 90710 90785 90785 90005 90002 90005 90002 We recommend skipping your GPA on your resume.If it’s not perfect, it will only count against you. 90005 90002 90005 90002 Want to know how to create a resume education section if you have a GED or did not graduate? Not sure on the proper resume education format? Check out our article on how to put education on a resume. 90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 Resume Tip 90004: Do not lie in your resume or CV education section. A credit short of a diploma is not a diploma. Also, do not round your GPA up. Anyway, many business degrees do not necessarily improve job prospects.90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 6 90004 90005 90128 90003 Put Relevant Skills that Fit the Job Ad 90004 90131 90002 90005 90002 90815 90815 90005 90002 90005 90002 Picture a hunk of beef (the cow variety, not Chris Hemsworth). 90005 90002 90005 90002 Now imagine a well-cooked, perfectly-seasoned steak. 90005 90002 90005 90002 Your resume is one of these two: it’s either unprepared to be served, or it’s the prime cut sprinkled with the 90003 perfect resume skills 90004.90005 90002 90005 90220 90003 Hard skills vs. soft skills 90004 90223 90002 90005 90002 Hard skills are specific abilities and know-how (e.g., Photoshop, cash register). 90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 Soft skills 90004 are self-developed, life-learned attributes (e.g., social skills, adaptability). 90005 90002 90005 90002 Combined, these make up a 90003 skill set 90004, which is a job seeker’s range of skills and abilities. 90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 Resume Tip 90004: Do not list irrelevant skills! An IT resume does not need to disclose your veterinary skills, and a resume for a chef should not include your ability to use Photoshop.90005 90002 90005 90220 90003 What skills to put on a resume? 90004 90223 90002 90005 90002 When you consider how to create a resume that will definitely stand out, it has everything to do with sprinkling your skills throughout. But it also makes sense to have a big section labeled «SKILLS.» 90005 90002 90005 90002 Remember that job description you had handy from earlier? 90005 90002 90005 90002 Use the key job-related skills and keywords listed in that ad to help you create a great resume for a job that will make the ATS light up like Times Square.90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 Here is a list of some common skills to put on a resume: 90004 90005 90002 90005 90226 90063 90003 Communication skills 90004 -These can include social skills, non-verbal communication, listening skills, and interpersonal skills. 90064 90063 90003 Technical skills 90004 -Knowledge required to perform specific tasks, like computer skills or clerical skills. 90064 90063 90003 Job-specific skills 90004 -Particular prowess the company specifically requires.90064 90063 90003 Leadership and management skills 90004 -Ability to be a good manager, leader, and supervisor. 90064 90063 90003 Critical thinking skills 90004 -Ability to make your own, thought-based decisions and take initiative. Includes analytical skills, decision-making, and problem-solving. 90064 90063 90003 Organizational skills 90004 -A knack for planning, organizing, and seeing initiatives through. 90064 90063 90003 Transferable skills 90004 -for career changers, these are abilities you learned that can be carried over to your new position.90064 90243 90002 90005 90002 90003 Resume Tip 90004: Do not just google «skills for a [industry] resume» and throw in the results. Take time to tailor your resume skills list to the job posting, as we mentioned earlier. 90005 90002 90005 90220 90003 How to list skills on a resume? 90004 90223 90002 90005 90002 There are several ways to include a list of skills on a resume. For most, a simple skills section which includes 5-6 key abilities and your proficiency level is enough: 90005 90002 90710 90934 90934 90005 90002 90005 90002 For specific job titles and technical skills, you may want to list your particular knowledge per item, to give them specific detail into the areas of the skill you excel at: 90005 90002 90005 90002 90944 90944 90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 Resume Tip 90004: Not every skill is worth mentioning on a resume! Saying you can use Microsoft Word is like bragging about being able to use a fork.90005 90002 90005 90002 A good resume skills section takes up little real estate but has great impact. For more on how to make a skills resume section, learn what key skills to put on a resume. 90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 7 90004 90005 90128 90003 Include Additional Important Resume Sections 90004 90131 90002 90005 90002 Here’s the thing-everyone’s resumes include those sections above. But what should a resume include to make it personalized? 90005 90002 90005 90002 Make your resume unique by including extra resume sections.90005 90002 90005 90002 Additional sections on your CV / resume can showcase just about anything about you, from your proud commendations to languages ​​in which you’re fluent and more. 90005 90002 90005 90002 Here are some recommendations for extra sections to include on your resume which will help you stand out: 90005 90002 90005 90220 90003 Hobbies and interests 90004 90223 90002 90005 90002 You might not think that your love of baseball and being the Little League assistant coach would be of interest to a potential employer.90005 90002 90005 90002 However, listing your hobbies and interests subtly proves your ability to work well in a team, and the coaching can verify your leadership and management expertise. 90005 90002 90005 90220 90003 Volunteer work 90004 90223 90002 90005 90002 Volunteering boosts employability, studies find. For most job seekers, listing any volunteer experience as one of your additional CV sections is a great way to show your commitment and values. It also lets them know that you do not only care about the money.For entry-level or first-time applicants who have no experience, volunteer work makes an excellent stand-in. 90005 90002 90005 90220 Internship experience 90223 90002 90005 90002 Listing internships on your resume is only OK if you’re fresh out of school, had one or two other jobs, or you have not been on the market for longer than 4-5 years . 90005 90002 90005 90220 90003 Certifications and awards 90004 90223 90002 90005 90002 Got any certifications, licenses, or proud awards to show off? If they are relevant to the job and industry, include them! 90005 90002 90005 90002 Placed first in a chili cook-off at the state fair? If you’re looking to be a cook, it will definitely help.Likewise, a food safety certification or food handler’s license that you already have would surely be in your favor. 90005 90002 90005 90220 90003 Languages ​​90004 90223 90002 90005 90002 Speak another language? Impressive! 90005 90002 90005 90002 Listing language skills on a resume only extends your usefulness as an employee, particularly in international corporations or localities where there is a large population speaking that second language. List the language, international variation (Latin American Spanish, for example), and your language fluency levels.90005 90002 90005 90220 Projects 90223 90002 90005 90002 You can include projects as a separate section if you’ve done a bunch or simply mention one or two below each job description. 90005 90002 90005 90220 90003 Publications 90004 90223 90002 90005 90002 Have articles written for a blog, newspaper, or scientific journal? Mention those publications on a resume. If your published material is not online, create a short bibliography of the works you’d like them to acknowledge. 90005 90002 90005 90002 Also, if you’ve built graphic designs or other creative creations, or if your list of publications or projects is too long to go on a resume, consider building an online portfolio to document everything.Link to it from the contact section, in this case. 90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 8 90004 90005 90128 90003 Complement Your Resume With a Cover Letter 90004 90131 90002 90005 90002 You need to submit a cover letter, most definitely. 90005 90002 90005 90002 Your cover letter or job application letter lets you expand upon things that you need to keep brief on your resume. Also, it allows you to speak easily 90045 in normal sentences 90046! 90005 90002 90005 90002 Sound like overkill? 90005 90002 90005 90002 Think again.90005 90002 90005 90002 Most employers think a resume is not enough to make a decision. 90005 90002 90005 90002 Follow our guide on how to make a cover letter (or a cover letter with no experience or cover letter for an internship), and you’ll knock this out quickly and painlessly. 90005 90002 90005 90002 Plus, a great cover letter that matches your resume will give you an advantage over other candidates. You can write it in our 90003 cover letter builder here. 90004 Here’s what it may look like: 90005 90002 90005 90002 91110 91110 90005 90002 See more 90003 cover letter templates and start writing.90004 90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 9 90004 90005 90128 90003 Proofread, Save, and Email Your Resume the Right Way 90004 90131 90002 90005 90002 You’re almost there, but do not send it off just yet. 90005 90002 90005 90002 Here are some resume best practices to keep in mind so you can rest assured that you wrote a perfect resume. 90005 90002 90005 90220 90003 Proofread & double-check 90004 90223 90002 90005 90002 Double-check your CV or resume draft before sending it out.Scan your resume and cover letter (and email!) With a tool like Grammarly. Then, ask a friend or family member to triple-check. 90005 90002 90005 90002 Better safe than sorry! 90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 Resume Tip 90004: Have a look at our guides on resume tips and resume mistakes to avoid, for more. 90005 90002 90005 90002 It can be especially hard to proofread your own resume because you’ve probably been staring at it for ages. The more time you spend rewriting things and fidgeting with bullet points, the more likely you are to miss that typo in your job title.Even if your experience is impressive, it will look like your attention to detail is lacking, so it’s worth running your resume by a fresh pair of eyes. 90005 90002 Brittney Ross 90005 90002 Head Proofreader at Grammarly 90005 90002 90005 90220 90003 Online presence 90004 90223 90002 90005 90002 Remember when we discussed social media and LinkedIn back in the contact section? Well, do you remember the naked pictures you posted onto Facebook several months ago? 90005 90002 90005 90002 Yeah, those have to come down.90005 90002 90005 90002 Before a recruiter or hiring manager gets the chance to look you and your employment history up, you better have your online presence sanitized! That means removing any offensive posts, or at least marking them private. While you’re at it, tweak your LinkedIn profile so that it’s up-to-date and complete. 90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 Resume Tip 90004: Do not send your email to the catch-all public email address for the entire company, unless the job listing specifically asks you to do so.Find the personal email address of the HR manager, instead, if you can. 90005 90002 90005 90220 90003 Saving your resume 90004 90223 90002 90005 90002 90003 Word Doc or PDF? 90004 Resumes in PDF are prefered by hiring managers. Recruiters prefer resumes in Microsoft Word .doc format. In the end, go with you like better (and know that our builder will let you download in both file formats). 90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 How to save your resume? 90004 Use a resume naming convention across all your attachments that includes your name, hyphens or underscores, the position you’re targeting, and the word resume or cover letter.90005 90002 90005 90367 90368 90369 90370 right 90371 90372 90373 90374 90369 90376 90002 jane-doe-accountant-resume.pdf 90005 90377 90372 90369 90376 90002 john-smith-cashier-cover-letter.docx 90005 90377 90372 90379 90380 90002 90005 90002 90003 Resume Tip 90004: When emailing your resume, check the job description to see if they ask applicants to send emails with something specific in the subject line of the email. If not, go with the position title, posting any job reference number, if required, your name, and include the word «resume.»90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 What about references on a resume? 90004 You definitely should not include them 90045 on 90046 a resume, but you can include a reference page 90045 with 90046 a resume. 90005 90002 90005 90220 90003 Make it legible 90004 90223 90002 90005 90002 This entire document you’re making is completely useless if the employer can not actually read it. Make it easy for them to scan by keeping these points in mind: 90005 90002 90005 90226 90063 Choose the best resume font-a standard font that will render correctly on most machines, like Cambria, Calibri, Arial, Times New Roman, or Helvetica.No cursive! 90064 90063 Go for single line spacing, and 11pt or 12pt font size for the regular text. Increase to 14pt-16pt font size for section titles. Avoid making your resume margins too small. 90064 90063 Use 90003 bold 90004 text to draw attention to particular words or phrases, and 90045 italics 90046 for supporting text. Avoid underlining, as it just makes the resume feel cluttered (and URLs already use it). 90064 90063 Complement the standard font of your text by alternating serif for sans-serif (or vice versa) in any section headings.For example, you can pair the Arial font (sans-serif) of Calibri font (sans-serif) with the Times New Roman font (serif). 90064 90243 90002 90005 90002 Stick with fonts that sound like hipster baby names — Arial, Helvetica, Calibri, and Verdana. 90005 90002 Natalie Severt 90005 90002 Resume Expert at Zety 90005 90002 90005 90220 90003 Be consistent 90004 90223 90002 90005 90002 Consistency on your resume draft is crucial, just like your consistency as their future employee. For example, format your dates any way you’d like (31 Dec, December 31, 12-2020, etc.), But follow the same throughout. 90005 90002 90005 90002 If you find an icon to introduce a particular resume section, find resume icons for each section or skip them altogether. Also, make sure that your resume margins have the same width on all four sides. 90005 90002 90005 90002 Do not use the wrong verb tenses or go back and forth between tenses. If it was a past job that you no longer work at, use the past tense. If you’re listing a current position, use the present tense. Whatever you do, keep them consistent throughout.90005 90002 90005 90220 90003 Email your resume the right way 90004 90223 90002 90005 90002 When you send a resume to a catch-all email address such as 90045 [email protected] 90046, your resume and cover letter are entering a sea of ​​similar emails from other job seekers fighting for the same position as you. 90005 90002 90005 90002 Find the name of the person who will be reading your resume and personalize your email with that information. Sending a resume is much more compelling when you use 90045 Dear Susan 90046 instead of 90045 To Whom It May Concern 90046.90005 90002 90005 90128 90003 Key Takeaway 90004 90131 90002 That was super-detailed, we know. So here’s a few general resume tips for making a resume: 90005 90002 90005 90226 90063 90003 Stay relevant 90004 -Every single item on your resume should prove 90045 you 90046 are the best possible candidate. 90064 90063 90003 Tailor 90004 -Make one resume specifically for one specific job and company to apply at. Name the company and pick skills which relate to the open position. 90064 90063 90003 Choose the right stuff 90004 -Use active voice, write a heading statement for your situation, and do not include unnecessary details.90064 90063 90003 Be consistent 90004 -Follow the same formatting, styles, colors, and conventions throughout your resume. 90064 90063 90003 Double-check 90004 -Don’t send your resume off before you are certain there are no typos and errors. Ask a friend for help or do go through a resume critique. 90064 90063 90003 Build a resume online 90004 -Use Zety’s easy resume helper to write your cover letter and resume in no time. More than twenty resume examples and templates are there to help guide you.And, with the tips and advice it gives along the way, you know you’ll have a great resume that gets the dream job! 90064 90243 90002 90005 90002 90003 Have any questions on how to write a resume? Not sure how to make the perfect resume work experience section or how to build a resume list of skills or achievements? Get at us in the comments below and we’ll answer your questions. Thanks for reading, and good luck with creating your resume! 90004 90005.90000 How to Write a Resume [For All Types of Jobs] 90001 90002 90003 Skip to primary navigation 90004 90003 Skip to main content 90004 90003 Skip to footer 90004 90009 90010 Resume Companion 90011 Build a Resume Toggle Menu 90002 90003 Resume Builder 90004 90003 Resume Templates 90002 90003 90002 90003 Modern Resume Templates 90004 90003 Professional Resume Templates 90004 90003 Simple Resume Templates 90004 90003 Creative Resume Templates 90004 90003 Career & Life Situation Templates 90004 90009 90004 90009 90004 90003 Resume Examples 90002 90003 90002 90003 Nursing 90004 90003 Administrative Assistant 90004 90003 Accounting 90004 90003 College Student 90004 90003 Electrician 90004 90003 Customer Service 90004 90003 Insurance Agent 90004 90003 High School Student 90004 90003 More… 90004 90009 90004 90009 90004 90003 Cover Letters 90002 90003 90002 90003 Cover Letter Examples 90004 90003 How to Write a Cover Letter 90004 90003 Cover Letter Templates 90004 90003 Cover Letter Format 90004 90003 How to Start a Cover Letter 90004 90003 How to Address a Cover Letter 90004 90003 Cover Letter Builder 90004 90009 90004 90009 90004 90003 Resume Writing 90002 90003 90002 90003 How to Write a Resume 90004 90003 Resume Objective Examples 90004 90003 Summary of Qualifications 90004 90003 Skills for Resume 90004 90003 Resume Format 90004 90003 CV vs Resume 90004 90003 Best Font for Resume 90004 90009 90004 90009 90004 90003 Blog 90002 90003 90002 90003 Resume Help 90004 90003 Cover Letter Help 90004 90009 90004 90009 90004 90003 Log In 90004 90003 Build a Resume 90004 90009 .90000 Best Resume Format 2020 (3 + Professional Samples) 90001 90002 The perfect resume format for 2020 has to pass applicant tracking systems. Show off your value as a future employee. And help recruiters make the right decision-invite you to the interview. 90003 90002 90003 90002 Pick the wrong one, and you’ll annoy those little bots and their human overlords- 90003 90002 90003 90002 But which resume format is best? 90003 90002 90003 90002 Most importantly, how to pick the proper resume format for 90015 you 90016? 90003 90002 90003 90002 90021 Do not worry.In 5 minutes, you’ll learn all you need to know about formatting a resume. 90022 90003 90002 90003 90002 90021 TABLE OF CONTENTS 90022 90003 90002 90003 90032 90033 90021 Proper Resume Format: How to Format a Resume Right? 90022 90036 90033 90021 The Three Types of Resumes and How to Pick the Best Resume Format 90022 90036 90032 90033 90021 Reverse-Chronological Resume Format 90022 90036 90033 90021 Skills-Based / Functional Resume Format 90022 90036 90033 90021 Hybrid / Combination Resume Format 90022 90036 90033 90021 Recap: How to Pick the Best Resume Format 90022 90036 90058 90033 90021 Make Sure Your Resume Format Beats the ATS Resume Test 90022 90036 90033 90021 Bonus Resume Formatting Resources (Templates, Layouts, Examples, and Extra Tips) 90022 90036 90058 90002 90003 90002 90021 1 90022 90003 90074 90021 Proper Resume Format: How to Format a Resume Right? 90022 90077 90002 90003 90002 Here are the simple, standard rules you have to follow when formatting a resume.90003 90002 90003 90002 (Feel free to skip this section if you simply want to pick a format and start working on your resume.) 90003 90002 90003 90002 90021 For a professional resume, follow these 10 resume formatting steps: 90022 90003 90002 90003 90094 90021 How to format a resume? 90022 90097 90002 90003 90032 90033 90021 Set one-inch margins on all four sides. 90022 90036 90033 90021 Pick a 11 or 12pt resume font and stick to it. 90022 90036 90033 90021 Create a proper resume header format for your contact details.90022 90036 90033 90021 Divide your resume into legible resume sections 90022: Contact Information, Resume Summary, Work Experience, Education, Skills. 90036 90033 90021 Use bullet points to talk about past jobs. 90022 90036 90033 90021 Be consistent with your resume formatting 90022 (e.g., stick to the same date format: for example 90015 11-2018 90016, or 90015 November 2018 90016.) 90036 90033 90021 Use single or 1.15 line spacing. 90022 90036 90033 90021 Add an extra space before and after each section heading.90022 90036 90033 90021 Make your resume as long as it needs to be. 90022 90036 90033 90021 Do not use photos on your resume. 90022 Unless the job description specifically asks for them. You’re looking for a job, not a date! 90036 90058 90002 90003 90094 90021 What is the best resume file format? 90022 90097 90002 90003 90154 90033 Usually, a PDF is your best bet: it makes sure your resume layout stays intact across all devices. 90036 90033 Some companies require resumes sent as MS Word (DOC or DOCX) files.Pay attention to the job ad, if they want you to send a DOC resume, you have to play by their rules. 90036 90033 To stay on the safe side, have your resume available in both PDF and DOC file formats. 90036 90033 Avoid file formats with no text layer, such as JPG or PNG, or files dedicated to graphic software (PSD, INDD, or AI). 90036 90163 90002 90003 90002 To learn more about ideal file formats for resumes, see: 90015 90021 PDF? DOC? What’s the Best File Format for a Resume 90022 90016 90003 90002 90003 90002 Enough theory, though.Here are two examples of the bad vs the good way of how to format a resume. We’ve created the sample resume format on the right in our builder. 90003 90002 90003 90002 90021 Want to save time and have your resume ready in 5 minutes? 90022 Try our resume builder. It’s fast and easy to use. Plus, you’ll get ready-made content to add with one click. 90021 See 20+ resume templates and create your resume here 90022. 90003 90002 90003 90002 90003 90002 An example of a well-formatted resume made in our builder- 90021 See more templates and create your resume here 90022.90003 90002 90021 One of our users, Nikos, had this to say: 90022 90003 90002 90003 90002 [I used] a nice template I found on Zety. My resume is now 90015 one page 90016 long, not 90015 three 90016. With the same stuff. 90003 90002 90003 90002 Create your resume now 90003 90002 90003 90002 90021 2 90022 90003 90074 90021 The Three Types of Resumes and How to Pick the Best Resume Format 90022 90077 90002 90003 90002 Applying for jobs is a tough game. To win, you have to be creative and think out of the box to 90015 some 90016 extent.But- 90003 90002 90003 90002 You also have to play by the rules. 90227 90003 90002 90003 90002 Rule one: there are three main types of resumes you can choose from-chronological, functional, and combination. There’s no 90015 one 90016 best format for resumes. You have to pick a resume type right for your career path so far and the job you’re applying for. 90003 90002 90003 90002 90021 Once again, those 3 types of resume formats are the most common: 90022 90003 90002 90003 90154 90033 Reverse-chronological resume format 90036 90033 Functional (or skills-based) resume format 90036 90033 Combination (or hybrid 90015 or 90016 chrono-functional) resume format 90036 90163 90002 90003 90002 The main difference between them is the chief focus.90003 90002 90003 90002 What does it mean for you? 90003 90002 90003 90002 90021 That you have to know the correct order of sections on each of the standard resume formats. 90022 90003 90002 90003 90002 Have a look: 90003 90002 90003 90002 90021 What are the three main resume formats? 90022 90003 90002 90003 90094 90021 Resume Formats Examples 90022 90097 90002 90003 90002 90003 90002 The Three Standard Resume Formats: Resume Structure 90003 90002 90003 90002 As you can see: 90003 90002 90003 90154 90033 The chronological resume format focuses on work experience.90036 90033 The skills-based resume format is based on, well, skills. 90036 90033 The hybrid / combination resume format highlights both your experience and skills, linking the skills in the skills summary to real-life experience that shows how you gained them. 90036 90163 90002 90003 90094 90021 What’s the best format for your resume? 90022 90097 90002 90003 90002 That depends on your career path so far. 90003 90002 90003 90154 90033 Looking for a job in your industry in which you have lots of experience? Go for the reverse-chronological resume format.90036 90033 Eying a creative gig where your portfolio of projects and broad skills set are more important than the work history? Pick a functional resume format. 90036 90033 Applying for a highly specialized position for very experienced senior candidates? A combination resume format will be perfect for you. 90036 90163 90002 90003 90002 90021 Let’s discuss that on some real-life resume formatting examples. 90022 90003 90002 90003 90002 Meet three job seekers: Frank, Thomas, and Christian.90003 90002 90003 90002 Their resumes and how these correspond with their careers will guide you through the process of picking a good resume format for your situation. 90003 90002 90003 90002 90021 Frank is an electrician. 90022 90021 He’s been working in his field for over 15 years. 90022 90003 90002 90003 90002 He’s been with the same company (having gotten promoted from journeyman to master) since 2007. 90003 90002 90003 90002 Frank found an interesting opening for a master electrician position with a big, international corporation.The responsibilities listed in the job ad are very similar to his current duties and tasks. 90003 90002 90003 90002 To get recruiters ‘attention, he needs to highlight his career progression and proudest professional wins. That’s why 90021 Frank wrote a reverse-chronological resume 90022. Scroll down to see it! 90003 90002 90003 90002 90021 Thomas is an entry-level PR specialist. He’s been doing a lot of freelancing and participating in minor projects but has little full-time experience.90022 90003 90002 90003 90002 He graduated in 2017. He’s worked as a part-time PR Intern since then and done a lot of side gigs and non-profit projects to build his portfolio. He’s also a prolific blogger. 90003 90002 90003 90002 Thomas wants to apply for a full-blown role as a Content Marketing and PR Specialist with a tech company with a relaxed culture. He’s never done a similar job before, but he has all the necessary skills. 90003 90002 90003 90002 If Thomas wants to get the job, he needs to showcase his portfolio and present the wide variety of his skills.90021 The functional resume format is a great pick for him 90022. Scroll down to check his resume out. 90003 90002 90003 90002 90021 Christian is a Senior IT manager. He’s held leadership positions with the biggest IT companies in the world. 90022 90003 90002 90003 90002 Not only is Christian a master programmer, but also an effective leader. 90003 90002 90003 90002 Someone from Christian’s professional network let him know about an unlisted, highly-specialized position as the Head of IT with a huge IT company that designs mobile apps.90003 90002 90003 90002 To get there, Christian needs to prove that he has comprehensive technical knowledge, as well as team-building and leadership skills. 90021 Christian went for a combination resume format. 90022 90003 90002 90003 90002 90021 Now, it’s time to see their actual resumes and explain how different job seekers can make the most of each of the most common resume formats. 90022 90003 90002 Here are the three standard resume formats: 90003 90002 90003 90094 90021 1.Reverse-Chronological Resume Format 90022 90097 90002 90003 90002 For starters, here’s a sample reverse-chronological resume format created in our builder. 90003 90002 90003 90419 90021 Reverse-Chronological Resume Format Example 90022 90422 90002 90003 90002 90003 90002 90003 90002 90021 Want to save time and have your reverse-chronological resume ready in 5 minutes? 90022 90021 Access a pre-formatted reverse-chronological resume in our builder 90022. Pick from 20+ templates, adjust, customize, and have a stunning chronological resume in no time.90003 90002 90003 90002 Create your resume now 90003 90002 90003 90002 The reverse chronological resume format is useful to virtually all job seekers. That’s why this is the most popular US resume format. 90003 90002 90003 90419 Recruiters are familiar with it 90015 so 90016 it makes their job easier: helps them spot all relevant information in a flash. It’s also a really simple resume format to use. 90422 90002 Here’s how to structure a resume in reverse-chronological order. 90003 90002 90021 Reverse-Chronological Resume Template 90022 90003 90002 90003 90032 90033 Contact information 90036 90033 Resume Summary or Resume Objective 90036 90033 Work Experience 90036 90033 Education 90036 90033 Skills 90036 90033 Additional Sections 90036 90058 90002 90003 90002 The reverse chronological resume format puts emphasis on your work history because that’s what’s most relevant for hiring managers.90003 90002 90003 90002 Its key part is the work experience section. Here’s how to write it: 90003 90002 90003 90419 90021 Reverse-Chronological Resume Format: Work Experience 90022 90422 90002 90003 90032 90033 Start with your current or most recent job. 90036 90033 Follow it with the one before it, then the one before and so on. 90036 90033 In each entry list: your position, the name of the company, and the dates worked. 90036 90033 Under each job, put up to 5 bullet points. But do not just list duties.Focus on achievements. 90036 90033 Use action words. «Supervised» instead of «responsible for supervising.» 90036 90033 Quantify whenever possible. Numbers pop! 90036 90033 At the bottom, add a «Key Achievement» subsection. Describe your proudest professional win. 90036 90033 Do not list all your professional responsibilities and accomplishments. Focus on what’s important for this particular position. Tailor your resume to the job description. 90036 90058 90002 90003 90002 Like Frank, the candidate from our example did: 90003 90002 90003 90419 90021 Reverse Chronological Resume Format Example 90022 90422 90002 90003 90517 90518 90519 90520 right 90521 90522 90523 90524 90519 90526 90002 90021 Master Electrician 90022 90227 Mosaic Life Claire, St Joseph, MO 90003 90002 2012- 90003 90154 90033 Interpreted contract plans and specifications: one-line diagrams, cable and conduit schematics and wiring diagrams.90036 90033 Installed and repair electrical systems, wiring, fixtures, motors per plans. 90227 Supervised and assigned work to apprentices, electrical helpers, and journey-level electricians. 90036 90033 Trained and mentored electrical apprentices. 90036 90033 Diagnosed problems and checked leakages in low and high voltage systems. 90036 90033 Took the highest level of care for keeping the workplace area safe and organized by implementing the NEC safety regulations and guidelines. 90036 90033 Installed circuit breaker panels, switches, relays, and grounding leads.90036 90163 90002 90021 Key achievements: 90022 90003 90154 90033 Increased efficiency by 33% by identifying our client’s complex wiring issue. Scheduled a repair plan and supervised a team of 6 specialists. 90036 90033 Supervised an internal training program, fully trained 11 apprentices. 90036 90163 90559 90522 90561 90562 90002 90003 90002 Not sure if the rev-chron resume format is your best shot? See the handy table below. 90003 90002 90003 90419 90021 Chronological Resume Format Pros and Cons 90022 90422 90002 90003 90517 90576 Pros and cons of the reverse chronological resume format 90577 90524 90519 90526 90002 90021 PROS 90022 90003 90559 90526 90002 90021 CONS 90022 90003 90559 90522 90519 90526 90002 Recruiters are familiar with it.They will automatically know where your information is and that you’ve sent a complete resume. 90003 90559 90526 90002 It will require tweaking. You will need to make some extra effort to catch the recruiter’s eye. 90003 90559 90522 90519 90526 90002 It’s guaranteed to go through an Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) resume test. 90003 90559 90526 90002 If you have large gaps in your work history, the recruiters will notice them immediately. 90003 90559 90522 90519 90526 90002 The reverse chronological resume format highlights the peak of your career.90003 90559 90526 90002 It’s not an ideal format of a resume for career changers. 90003 90559 90522 90561 90562 90002 90003 90002 For more information on how to make the most of the standard reverse-chronological format of a resume, go here: 90021 90015 Reverse-Chronological Resume Examples That Get Jobs 90016 90022 90003 90002 90003 90094 90021 2. Skills-Based / Functional Resume Format 90022 90097 90002 90003 90002 Here’s a functional resume example created in our resume builder.90003 90002 90003 90419 90021 Functional Resume Format Example 90022 90422 90002 90003 90002 90003 90002 90003 90002 90021 Want to save time and have your skills-based (functional) resume ready in 5 minutes? 90022 90021 Access a pre-formatted functional resume in our builder 90022. Pick from 20+ templates, adjust, customize, and have a stunning chronological resume in no time. 90003 90002 90003 90002 Create your resume now 90003 90002 90003 90002 A functional resume format focuses on your skills and abilities.That’s why it’s also called the skills-based resume format. 90003 90002 90003 90002 It lets you emphasize what you’re good at and takes the pressure off of your work experience. 90003 90002 90003 90419 Here’s how to structure a functional resume: 90422 90002 90021 Functional Resume Template 90022 90003 90002 90003 90032 90033 Contact information 90036 90033 Resume Objective 90036 90033 Skills Summary 90036 90033 Additional Skills 90036 90033 Work Experience 90036 90033 Education 90036 90058 90002 90003 90002 The two crucial components of a functional resume are the resume objective at the very top and the skills summary.This is how to write them step by step: 90003 90002 90003 90419 90021 Functional Resume Format: Resume Objective and Skills Summary 90022 90422 90002 90003 90032 90033 In the resume objective at the top, briefly explain your motivation for pursuing a given career and discuss the most important skills you’ve mastered so far. 90036 90033 If you have one, add a link to your online portfolio, a blog, or a personal website to the resume objective. 90036 90033 For the skills summary, pick 4 to 5 skills that are most relevant to the job you’re applying for.90036 90033 Do not just list your skills. Be specific. Give examples of when and how you applied them. Mention software you’re proficient in and quantify whenever you can. 90036 90033 Use bullet points or go for plain paragraphs. 90036 90058 90002 90003 90002 Have another look at how Thomas did it: 90003 90002 90003 90419 90021 Example of a Skills-Based Resume Format 90022 90422 90002 90003 90517 90518 90519 90520 right 90521 90522 90523 90524 90519 90526 90002 Results-driven Penn graduate in Journalism and Social Communication seeking to leverage two years of internship and freelancing PR experience with Newton Software Communications Team.Experienced in producing engaging online content (90021 see my portfolio here 90022) and press releases for tech start-ups and local IT companies. Non-profit blogger at 90021 www.pr-matters.wordpress.com 90022. Interested in new digital PR solutions including the automatization of customer relations via AI-based email campaigns and chatbots. 90003 90002 90003 90002 90021 Skills Summary 90022 90003 90002 90003 90002 90021 RESEARCH 90022 90003 90002 90003 90002 Able to work with many kinds of clients in a wide variety of fields.Excellent at researching clients ‘brands, industries, and markets very quickly and efficiently. 90003 90002 90003 90002 90021 WRITING 90022 90003 90002 90003 90002 Skilled at writing all types of Public Relations texts: press releases, blog posts, bulletins, emailing campaigns (outreach emails, sales emails, engagement emails). Able to produce up to 1,500 words of great, unique content on a daily basis. 90003 90002 90003 90002 90021 SOCIAL MEDIA RELATIONS 90022 90003 90002 90003 90002 Proficient at managing social media relations across all major social media platforms: 90003 90002 Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tumblr, Google+.90003 90559 90522 90561 90562 90002 90003 90002 But remember- 90003 90002 90003 90002 A functional resume format most likely will not get you far. 90003 90002 90003 90002 Why? 90003 90002 90003 90002 In short, because recruiters and hiring managers hate it. 90003 90002 According to a Jobvite Recruiter Nation Report, the most important thing to recruiters is your job experience. This means: 90003 90002 90003 90154 90033 Your job titles 90036 90033 The highest level of responsibility you reached 90036 90033 Your career progression.90036 90163 90002 90003 90002 And what does a functional resume do? It throws all of the above out of the window. 90003 90002 90003 90002 For most candidates, using a functional, «skills» resume format is against any sort of logic. 90003 90002 90003 90002 The 90015 only 90016 groups of job seekers who might entertain using this resume format are: 90003 90002 90003 90154 90033 Professionals in creative industries. 90036 90033 Freelancers without a clear career progression, but with a very solid portfolio.90036 90033 Military veterans transmitting into a civilian role. 90036 90033 Ex-CEOs or high-level execs who do not want to seem overqualified for a lower-level position they need to apply for. 90036 90163 90002 90003 90002 To recap, then: 90003 90002 90003 90419 90021 Pros and Cons of a Functional Resume Format 90022 90422 90002 90003 90517 90576 Skills-Based Resume Format Pros and Const 90577 90524 90519 90526 90002 90021 PROS 90022 90003 90559 90526 90002 90021 CONS 90022 90003 90559 90522 90519 90526 90002 It takes the focus off of your work history and places it on your skills.If you’ve gained your skills through various freelance projects, not full-time employment, this format will let you emphasize those skills. 90003 90559 90526 90002 Most recruiters hate the functional resume format because it’s not easy to scan in quickly. 90003 90559 90522 90519 90526 90002 It’s a good creative resume format for non-traditional industries. 90003 90559 90526 90002 It’s an instant red flag-suggesting that you’re trying to hide something. 90003 90559 90522 90519 90526 90002 It can be used by military transitioners whose detailed job descriptions might be too difficult to understand for non-military recruiters.90003 90559 90526 90002 It’s very likely to fail the ATS resume scan. 90003 90559 90522 90561 90562 90002 90003 90002 For more information on 90015 the 90016 only strategy to make the functional resume work for you, see: 90021 90015 Functional Resume Template and Writing Tips 90016 90022 90003 90002 90003 90094 90021 3. Hybrid / Combination Resume Format 90022 90097 90002 90003 90002 Here’s a combination resume example created in our resume builder. 90003 90002 90003 90419 90021 Hybrid / Combination Resume Format Example 90022 90422 90002 90003 90002 90003 90002 90003 90002 90021 Want to save time and have your hybrid / combination resume ready in 5 minutes? 90022 90021 Access a pre-formatted combination resume in our builder 90022.Pick from 20+ templates, adjust, customize, and have a stunning chronological resume in no time. 90003 90002 90003 90002 Create your resume now 90003 90002 90003 90002 The combination resume format combines the best features of a chronological resume and a skills-based resume. 90003 90002 90003 90419 Here’s how to structure a hybrid resume: 90422 90002 90021 Hybrid (Combination) Resume Template 90022 90003 90002 90003 90032 90033 Contact information 90036 90033 Skills Summary 90036 90033 Additional Skills 90036 90033 Work Experience 90036 90033 Education 90036 90058 90002 90003 90002 The focal point is your skills summary.This section comes at the top of a hybrid resume, just below your contact information. 90003 90002 The skills summary lists skills relevant to the job and validates them by providing examples of past achievements and professional experience in bullet points. 90003 90002 90003 90002 This is how to write it: 90003 90002 90003 90154 90033 Start with listing skills that are most relevant to the job you want to land. 90036 90033 Underneath each skill, add up to 4 bullet points describing your professional achievements that prove you actually have the skills.90036 90033 Focus on 90015 quantified 90016 and 90015 measurable 90016 accomplishments. 90036 90163 90002 90003 90002 Remember our candidate, Christian? 90003 90002 90003 90002 In his skills summary, he needs to prove that he is: 90003 90002 90003 90032 90033 Great at programming and mobile app development. 90036 90033 An inspired leader and mentor. 90036 90033 A seasoned business executive. 90036 90058 90002 90003 90419 90021 Example of a Hybrid Resume Format: Skills Summary 90022 90422 90002 90003 90517 90518 90519 90520 right 90521 90522 90523 90524 90519 90526 90002 90021 Programming and App Development 90022 90003 90002 90003 90154 90033 Developed and built 20+ mobile apps and 30+ websites providing exceptional user experience.90036 90033 Named BCD M & E’s «Top Programmer of The Year» for three consecutive years 2009-2011. 90036 90033 15+ years experience in C #, C ++, Java, and Objective-C. 90036 90033 C Certified Professional Programmer (2006), Objective-C Certified Professional Programmer (2009). 90036 90163 90002 90003 90002 90021 Leadership 90022 90003 90002 90003 90154 90033 8 + years experience in team management (teams of 10-50 colleagues) and project coordination. 90036 90033 Designed and implemented a new IT management model with Apple’s New York Branch, increasing quarterly productivity by 33% and boosting employee satisfaction by 22%.90036 90033 Trained and mentored 50+ junior developers to help them prepare for certification exams (88% success rate). 90036 90163 90002 90003 90002 90021 Business Management 90022 90003 90002 90003 90154 90033 Coordinated 20+ projects with budgets over $ 200,000. 90036 90033 Optimized procurement processes to reduce BCD M & E’s annual costs by 27%. 90036 90033 Successfully cooperated with sales and marketing teams on new business strategies which helped increase Apple New York’s sales volume by 23%.90036 90163 90559 90522 90561 90562 90002 90003 90002 In a nutshell: 90003 90002 90003 90419 90021 Pros and Cons of a Combination Resume Format 90022 90422 90002 90003 90517 90576 Hybrid Resume Format Pros and Cons 90577 90524 90519 90526 90002 90021 PROS 90022 90003 90559 90526 90002 90021 CONS 90022 90003 90559 90522 90519 90526 90002 Showcases your most important skills and validates them with examples related to your work experience. 90003 90559 90526 90002 It’s suitable for very few candidates: only people with a lot of work experience targeting a very specific position.90003 90559 90522 90519 90526 90002 A good resume format for employment-gappers who, nonetheless, have many years of relevant work experience. 90003 90559 90526 90002 It’s the most difficult resume format to create properly. 90003 90559 90522 90561 90562 90002 90003 90002 As you can see, this is the hardest resume format to make. Learn all you need to know about it here: 90021 90015 Combination Resume Template and Writing Tips 90016 90022 90003 90002 90003 90094 90021 4.Recap: How to Pick the Best Resume Format 90022 90097 90002 90003 90002 So- 90003 90002 90003 90002 What format should your resume be in? 90003 90002 90003 90002 Here’s a recap of what you’ve learned so far: 90003 90002 90003 90419 90021 How to Choose a Resume Format? Chronological vs Functional vs Combination Resume 90022 90422 90002 90003 90517 90576 Chronological vs Functional vs Combination Resume Format 90577 90524 90519 90526 90559 90526 90002 90021 Reverse-Chronological Resume 90022 90003 90559 90526 90002 90021 Functional Resume 90022 90003 90559 90526 90002 90021 Combination Resume 90022 90003 90559 90522 90519 90526 90002 90021 Chief focus 90022 90003 90559 90526 90002 Work experience 90003 90559 90526 90002 Skills 90003 90559 90526 90002 Skills and work experience 90003 90559 90522 90519 90526 90002 90021 Work experience section 90022 90003 90559 90526 90002 At the top, relevant 90003 90559 90526 90002 At the bottom, irrelevant 90003 90559 90526 90002 In the middle, relevant 90003 90559 90522 90519 90526 90002 90021 Skills section 90022 90003 90559 90526 90002 In the middle, relevant 90003 90559 90526 90002 At the top, relevant 90003 90559 90526 90002 At the top , rel evant 90003 90559 90522 90519 90526 90002 90021 Main advantage 90022 90003 90559 90526 90002 Easy to read, universal 90003 90559 90526 90002 Conceals flaws in work history 90003 90559 90526 90002 Emphasizes and validates skills 90003 90559 90522 90519 90526 90002 90021 Main weakness 90022 90003 90559 90526 90002 Very common, might require tweaking 90003 90559 90526 90002 Suggests you’re hiding something 90003 90559 90526 90002 Suitable for few candidates 90003 90559 90522 90519 90526 90002 90021 Good for 90022 90003 90559 90526 90002 Virtually all candidates 90003 90559 90526 90002 Creative jobs, 90003 90002 military transitioners, 90003 90002 candidates who do not want to seem overqualified 90003 90559 90526 90002 Career changers, experienced professionals 90003 90559 90522 90519 90526 90002 90021 Not ideal for 90022 90003 90559 90526 90002 Career changers or employment-gappers with very complicated work histories 90003 90559 90526 90002 Students, experienced professionals, career changers, entry-level candidates 90003 90559 90526 90002 Entry-level candidates, students 90003 90559 90522 90561 90562 90002 90003 90002 90021 3 90022 90003 90074 90021 Make Sure Your Resume Format Beats the ATS Resume Test 90022 90077 90002 90003 90002 A disturbing thought: 90003 90002 90003 90002 According to research, 70% of resumes never reach a human eye.90003 90002 90003 90002 Why’s that? 90003 90002 90003 90002 Because as many as 7 out of 10 large companies use the ATS resume checker (short for «Applicant Tracking Software»). 90003 90002 90003 90002 So- 90003 90002 90003 90002 Make sure your resume format is ATS-friendly. 90003 90002 90003 90094 90021 How to Format a Resume to Pass the ATS Scan 90022 90097 90002 90003 90154 90033 Place the contact details at the top of your resume 90036 90033 Avoid fancy graphics 90036 90033 Save your resume in the PDF format 90036 90033 Copy all the contents of your resume 90036 90033 Paste them into a TXT text editor (such as Notepad) 90036 90033 If the text in the editor is not scrambled, your resume is scannable 90036 90163 90002 90003 90002 For more information on how to beat the bots, see: 90021 90015 Resume Keywords to Get You Past the ATS 90016 90022 90003 90002 90003 90002 90021 4 90022 90003 90074 90021 Bonus Resume Formatting Resources (Templates, Layouts, Examples, and Extra Tips) 90022 90077 90002 90003 90002 Resume formatting is a complex issue .Even the term «resume format» itself has multiple meanings. 90003 90002 90003 90002 Whatever it is 90015 exactly 90016 that you’re looking for, here are the guides that will help you find it: 90003 90002 90003 90002 90003 90002 And, last but not least, our proud Ultimate Resume Checklist: 90015 90021 46 Things You Need To Do Before You Send Your Resume 90022 90016 90003 90002 90003 90074 Key Takeaway 90077 90002 90003 90002 90021 To have a resume format that gets you the job, use these key strategies: 90022 90003 90002 90003 90032 90033 Apply the standard resume formatting rules: one-inch margins, elegant font, 11-12pt font size, single line spacing, additional space before and after headings.90036 90033 Choose one of the standard types of resumes: reverse-chronological, combination, or functional resume format. Pick the proper resume format for your individual situation. 90036 90033 The format of a resume is mostly about dividing it into proper sections. In this order: contact info, summary, work experience, education, skills, and extra sections. 90036 90033 Save space using bullet points in your work experience and education sections. 90036 90058 90002 90227 All check? Then you can make any resume format template work for you.90003 90002 90021 Do you have any questions about choosing the best resume format for your position? Is there anything else about formatting a resume that you’d like to know? Give me a shout in the comments. Let’s chat! 90022 90003.