Resume Sample

Create a polished resume with a structure that is easy to scan and quick to read.

Resume Structure

Contact Information

• full name
• phone number
• email address
• LinkedIn profile (optional)
• location

Professional Summary

A short overview of your experience and career focus, usually two to three sentences.

Work Experience

List roles in reverse chronological order:

• job title
• company name
• dates of employment
• key responsibilities and achievements

Education

• degree
• institution name
• graduation date
• GPA, if relevant

Skills

• technical skills
• soft skills
• certifications

Additional Sections (Optional)

• projects
• publications
• awards and honors
• volunteer work

Formatting Best Practices

Length

• entry-level: 1 page
• mid-career: 1-2 pages
• senior-level: 2 pages maximum

Font

• professional fonts such as Calibri, Arial, or Times New Roman
• 10-12 point body text
• 14-16 point name and section headers

Margins

• 0.5 to 1 inch on all sides
• balanced white space

Style

• keep formatting consistent throughout
• use bullets for scanability
• bold section headers and job titles
• quantify achievements whenever possible

Tips

1. Use action verbs such as Led, Managed, Developed, or Implemented.
2. Quantify results whenever possible, such as “increased sales by 25%.”
3. Tailor the resume to the role you are targeting.
4. Proofread carefully to avoid avoidable mistakes.
5. Export to PDF to preserve formatting across devices.