Guides
Resume and job search guides
Straight answers first, then examples you can adapt. Written for the US job market, with notes where the UK, Ireland or Australia do things differently.
Your resume
What to include, how to order it and how to format it.
How to Write a Resume, Step by Step
How to write a resume that gets interviews: which sections to include, in what order, how long it should be and how to describe your experience. With examples.
Read the guideHow to Write a Resume with No Work Experience
How to write your first resume with no work experience: education, projects, volunteering, part-time jobs and skills that count, with examples you can adapt.
Read the guideATS-Friendly Resume: How to Format It So It Gets Read
What an applicant tracking system (ATS) does with your resume and how to format it so it reads cleanly: real-text PDF, standard headings, the right keywords.
Read the guideShould You Put a Photo on Your Resume?
Should your resume have a photo? Not in the US, UK, Ireland, Canada or Australia. Learn why, where photos are still expected and what to do if you apply abroad.
Read the guideResume Summary Examples (and How to Write Yours)
How to write a resume summary in two or three lines, with examples for customer service, nursing, tech, sales, management, teaching and recent graduates.
Read the guideResume Formats: Chronological, Functional or Hybrid
The three resume formats compared: chronological, functional and hybrid (combination). When each one fits, who should avoid it and an outline for each one.
Read the guideHow Long Should a Resume Be? One Page or Two
Should your resume be one page or two? The right length by career stage, the exceptions (federal, academic) and exactly what to cut when it runs too long.
Read the guideSkills for Your Resume: How to Choose and List Them
Hard skills vs. soft skills, how to pick the right ones from the job posting and how to list them on your resume, with skill examples for ten common fields.
Read the guideHow to List Education on a Resume (with Examples)
How to list education on a resume: degrees, GPA, honors, degrees in progress, unfinished college, high school or GED and certifications, with examples.
Read the guideResume vs. CV: What’s the Difference?
Resume vs. CV explained: the US resume, the US academic CV and what “CV” means in the UK, Ireland and Europe. Length, content and which one to send.
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Applying for jobs
Cover letters and how to send an application that gets read.
Resume examples by job
Sample summaries, bullet points and skills for the jobs people apply to most in the US.
Nurse Resume: Example, Skills and License Tips
How to write a registered nurse resume: where to list your RN license, a sample summary, clinical achievements and certifications such as BLS and ACLS.
Read the guideTeacher Resume: Example, Skills and Certification
How to write a teacher resume: sample summary, classroom achievements, state certification, endorsements and the skills principals look for. With FAQs.
Read the guideSoftware Engineer Resume: Example, Skills and Projects
How to write a software engineer resume: tech stack, sample summary, impact-driven bullets, projects and GitHub. Tips for junior and experienced developers.
Read the guideCustomer Service Resume: Example, Skills and Metrics
How to write a customer service resume: sample summary, metrics like CSAT and first-contact resolution, CRM tools, and bullets for call center and retail work.
Read the guideCashier Resume: Example, Skills and Bullet Points
How to write a cashier resume: sample summary, cash-handling and POS skills, achievement bullets, and how to apply with little or no work experience.
Read the guideWarehouse Worker Resume: Example, Skills and Forklift
How to write a warehouse worker resume: sample summary, pick rate and accuracy bullets, forklift certification, OSHA training and the equipment you operate.
Read the guideServer Resume: Example, Skills and Certifications
How to write a restaurant server resume: sample summary, upselling and section-size bullets, POS systems, and food handler and alcohol certifications.
Read the guideAdministrative Assistant Resume: Example and Skills
How to write an administrative assistant resume: sample summary, calendar and office management bullets, Microsoft 365 skills and certifications like MOS.
Read the guideSales Associate Resume: Example, Skills and Achievements
How to write a retail sales associate resume: sample summary, sales and customer bullets, POS and merchandising skills, and tips for seasonal and first jobs.
Read the guideAccountant Resume: Example, Skills and CPA Tips
How to write an accountant resume: sample summary, month-end close and audit bullets, software and Excel skills, and how to list CPA licensure or exam progress.
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