Section 1: Contact Block
Start your resume with a contact block that clearly displays your:
Name: Bold and prominent Phone Number: Easy to reach City and State: No need for full address Professional Email Address: Maintain a professional tone LinkedIn URL: Link to your customized LinkedIn profile Section 2: Resume Headline
Craft a concise headline that:
States the position you’re applying for Highlights 3 key skills relevant to the job description Section 3: Career Summary
Summarize your professional experience and expertise in 2-3 sentences, emphasizing:
Your core values and professional identity Relevant background, training, and accomplishments How you align with the company’s needs Section 4: Work Experience
List your work history in reverse chronological order, including:
Company Name and Location Dates of Employment Job Title Introductory Paragraph: Describe the position and company briefly Accomplishment-Driven Bullet Points: Quantify and highlight your achievements, using action verbs and specific results Section 5: Education and Training
Include your educational background, listing:
School Name and Location Degree or Major Graduation Date (or expected graduation date for current students) Additional Education or Training: Mention any relevant coursework or certifications Section 6: Technical Skills
Showcase your proficiency in:
Project Management Tools (Agile, Scrum, Trello) Web Conferencing Tools (Zoom, Skype, Google Meet) Instant Messaging Tools (Slack, Microsoft Teams) Programming Languages or Web Development Knowledge Operating Systems