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Data & Analytics Resume Samples

Resume samples from this industry, financial data analyst.

Marketing Data Analyst

Analytics Manager

Entry Level Data Analyst

Senior Data Analyst

Big Data Engineer

Entry Level Data Engineer

Data Warehouse Engineer

Senior Data Engineer

Agile Business Analyst

Entry Level Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst

Technical Business Analyst

IT Business Analyst

Data Science Vice President

Entry Level Data Scientist

Data Science Manager

Senior Data Scientist

Career Change into Data Science

Data Mining Specialist

Data Entry Specialist

Data Entry Clerk

Data Entry Operator

Entry Level Data Entry Analyst

Tableau Developer

Business Intelligence Developer

Power BI Developer

Business Intelligence Manager

Business Intelligence Engineer

SQL Database Administrator

SQL Data Analyst

PL/SQL Developer

Junior SQL Developer

Entry-Level SQL Developer

Senior Actuarial Analyst

Chief Actuarial/Risk Officer

Actuarial Manager

Junior Data Modeler

Oracle Data Modeler

Planning and Supply Chain Specialist

Supply Chain Demand Planner

Supply and Import Planner

Management and Program Analyst

Qualitative Research Assistant

Market Research Specialist / Market Researcher

Insights Analyst

Hadoop Developer

Junior Hadoop Developer

Hadoop Administrator

Big Data Architect

Senior Intelligence Analyst

Entry Level Intelligence Analyst

Director of Data Analytics

Marketing Analytics

Data Analytics Manager

Financial Reporting Analyst

Report Analyst

Data Governance Business Analyst

Data Governance Analyst

Data Conversion Specialist

Artificial Intelligence Specialist

NLP (Natural Language Processing) Engineer

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Machine Learning Intern

GIS Specialist

GIS Technician

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Manager Resume Samples

Chief information officer (cio).

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

E-Commerce Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - 2

Operations Program Manager

Senior Program Manager

Technical Program Manager

Program Director

Microsoft Program Manager

Software Project Manager

Process Operator

Process Manager

Senior Project Manager

Technical Project Manager

Entry Level Project Manager

Data Product Manager

Technical Product Manager

Senior Product Manager

Entry Level Product Manager

IT Product Manager

Operations Associate (Entry Level Operations Manager)

Process Improvement Manager

Technical Operations Manager

Business Operations Manager

Sales Operations Manager

Social Media Strategist

Entry Level Social Media Manager

Social Media Marketing Manager

Social Media Director

Creative Marketing Director

Associate Creative Director

Chief Creative Officer

Senior Product Owner

Agile Product Owner

Entry-Level Product Owner

Technical Product Owner

IT Infrastructure Manager

IT Security Manager

IT Asset Manager

Senior IT Manager

Front Office Manager

Medical Office Manager

Dental Office Manager

Construction Office Manager

Assistant Office Manager

Production Executive

Video Production Manager

Print Production Manager

Film Production Manager

Construction Project Coordinator

IT Project Coordinator

Entry-Level Project Coordinator

Associate Brand Manager

Retail Brand Manager

Creative Brand Manager

Digital Brand Manager

Assistant Brand Manager

Brand Marketing Manager

Assistant Construction Manager

Construction Project Manager

Chief Business Officer

Chief Administrative Officer

VP, Sales Operations

Chief Transformation Officer

Software Project Lead

Project Lead

Senior Director of Technology

Director of Technology

IT Director

IT Program Director

Director of IT

Director of Operations (Healthcare)

Operations Director

Director of Sales Operations

Data Engineering Director

Senior Director of Engineering

Engineering Director

Marketing Project Manager

Marketing Program Manager

Entry-Level Program Manager

Product Marketing Manager

Senior Social Media Manager

Marketing Operations Manager

Human Resources (HR) Manager

Senior HR Manager & HR Director (Human Resources Director)

Customer Service Manager

Marketing Manager

Digital Marketing Manager

DevOps Manager

Portfolio Manager

Business Development Manager

Entry-Level Business Development Manager

Senior Digital Marketing Manager

Sales Account Manager

Entry Level Account Manager

Key Account Manager

Senior Account Manager

Inside Sales Account Manager

Technical Account Manager

Graphic Design Manager

Sales Manager

Regional Sales Manager

Hotel Sales Manager

Automobile / Car Sales Manager

Retail Sales Manager

Accounting Manager

Retail Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Nurse Case Manager

Case Manager

Mental Health Case Manager

QA (Quality Assurance) Manager

Highlights (Free)

Modern (Free)

Simple, 2-column (Free)

Logistics Manager

Logistics and Supply Chain Manager

Brand Activation Manager

Customer Success Manager

Customer Success Operations Manager

Implementation/Onboarding Manager

Communications Manager

Public Relations Manager

E-Procurement Manager

Back Office Manager

Medical Billing Manager

Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager

Data Engineering Manager

Senior Engineering Manager

IoT Engineering Manager

Inventory Manager

Inside Sales Manager

Insurance Case Manager

Insurance Claims Manager

Learning and Development Manager

Growth Marketing Manager

Growth Product Manager

Advertising Manager

Advertising Agency Manager

Advertising Account Manager

Risk Manager

Health Care Risk Manager

Financial Risk Manager

Corporate Compliance Manager

E-Commerce Manager

E-Commerce Operations Manager

Agile Project Manager

Engineering Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Healthcare Project Manager

Junior Project Manager

Accounts Payable Manager

Demand Planning Manager

Technical Demand Planning Manager

Security Engineering Manager

Cyber Security Manager

Security Project Manager

Information Security Manager

SaaS Sales Manager

Change Manager

Senior Change Manager

Change Communications Manager

Special Projects Manager

IT Project Manager

IT Program Manager

Associate Product Manager

Agile Product Manager

Software Product Manager

Digital Product Manager

Quality Control Manager

Regulatory Affairs Manager

Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Operations Manager

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Training and Development Manager

Visual Merchandising Manager

Retail Operations Manager

Senior Operations Manager

Healthcare Operations Manager

IT Operations Manager

Purchasing Manager

Program Manager Scrum Master

Bookkeeper Office Manager

Email Marketing Manager

Content Marketing Manager

Marketing Communications Manager

Marketing Account Manager

Senior Marketing Manager

Credit Manager

Sourcing Manager

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Hotel Manager

Hotel General Manager

Contract Manager

National Account Manager

Insurance Account Manager

Strategic Account Manager

Territory Sales Manager

Catering Sales Manager

Maintenance Manager

Project Manager/Scrum Master

Automotive Sales Manager

Assistant Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager

National Sales Manager

Implementation Manager

Implementation Project Manager

Administration Manager

Engagement Manager

Employee Engagement Manager

Plant Manager

Innovation Manager

B2B Sales Manager

Relationship Manager

Client Relationship Manager

Customer Relationship Manager

Salesforce Product Manager

Business Office Manager

Manufacturing Production Manager

Continuous Improvement Manager

RN Case Manager

Training Manager / Manager in Training

Training Project Manager

Senior Training Manager

Civil Engineer Project Manager

Entry-Level Case Manager

Architectural Project Manager

SEO Manager

Recruiting Manager

Category Manager

Procurement Manager

Occupational Health and Safety Manager

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Facilities Manager

Revenue Cycle Manager

Diversity and Inclusion Manager

Revenue Manager

Loss Prevention Manager

SRE Manager

Digital Media Manager

Campaign Manager

Political Campaign Manager

Materials Manager

Operational Excellence Manager

Site Manager

Entry Level Business Development Manager

Senior HR Manager & HR Director (Human Resources Director)

Store Manager

Call Center Manager

Consulting Manager

Clinical Manager

Benefits Manager

Clinical Data Manager

Clinical Trial Manager

Senior Portfolio Manager

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Entry Level Resume Samples

Entry level software engineer.

Entry Level Scrum Master

Entry Level Web Developer

Entry Level Human Resources (HR)

Entry Level Bookkeeper

Entry Level Customer Service Representative

Entry Level Front End Developer

Entry Level Administrative Assistant

Entry Level/Junior Financial Analyst

Entry Level Digital Marketing

Entry Level UX Designer

Entry Level Accountant

Entry Level Full Stack Developer

Entry-Level Sales Associate

Entry Level Cyber Security Analyst

Entry Level Supply Chain Analyst

Entry Level Financial Advisor

Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Entry Level Interior Designer

Entry Level Civil Engineer

Entry-Level Civil Engineer

Entry Level Legal Assistant

Entry Level QA (Quality Assurance) Tester

Entry Level Network Administrator

Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer

Entry Level Network Engineer

Entry-Level (Free)

Entry Level Communications

Entry-Level Journalist

Entry-Level Copywriter

Entry-Level Virtual Assistant

Entry-Level Recruiter

Entry-Level Programmer

Entry-Level IT Support Specialist

Regulatory Affairs Associate (Entry Level)

Entry-Level Loan Processor

Entry Level Software Developer

Entry Level Industrial Engineer

Entry Level Audio Engineer

IT Help Desk (Entry Level)

Entry-Level Executive Assistant

Entry-Level Occupational Therapist

Entry-Level Technical Writer

Entry Level Biomedical Engineer

Entry-Level Radiologic Technologist

Entry-Level Attorney

Entry Level Environmental Science

Entry Level Research Assistant

Entry-Level System Administrator

Entry-Level Java Developer

Entry Level Brand Ambassador

Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer

Entry Level Real Estate Agent

Entry Level Dental Assistant

Entry Level Production Assistant

Entry Level IT Auditor

Entry-Level Pharmacy Technician

Entry Level Medical Coder

Architectural Intern/ Entry Level Architect

Entry Level Environmental Engineer

Entry Level Claims Adjuster

Entry-Level UX Researcher

Entry Level (Two Column)

Junior Graphic Designer

Junior Python Developer

Junior Full Stack Developer

Junior System Administrator

Junior Network Administrator

Junior Mechanical Engineer

Junior Data Scientist

Modern Two-Column

Junior Policy Analyst

Junior Copywriter

Junior Recruiter

Junior Data Analyst

Junior C# Developer

Junior Salesforce Administrator

Junior Business Analyst

Junior Software Engineer

Junior Scrum Master

Junior Web Developer

Junior ETL Developer

Junior Sharepoint Developer

Junior Art Director

Junior Software Developer

Junior Front End Developer

Junior Accountant

Junior Finance Executive

Junior Cyber Security Analyst

Junior Lawyer

Junior Java Developer

Engineering Resume Samples

Software test engineer.

Senior Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

Backend Developer

AngularJS Developer

Node JS Developer

React Developer

Freelance Web Developer

Senior Web Developer

Front End Web Developer

Full Stack Web Developer

PLC Programmer

Programmer Analyst

Game Programmer

Java Programmer

JavaScript Developer (Front-End)

iOS Developer

React Front End Developer

AWS Lambda Engineer

Kubernetes DevOps Engineer

AWS DevOps Engineer

Kubernetes Engineer

.NET Full Stack Developer

Java Full Stack Developer

Senior Full Stack Developer

Java Software Engineer

Senior Java Developer

J2EE Developer

Java Backend Developer

Senior Python Developer

Cyber Security Consultant

Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Specialist

Cyber Security Intern

Salesforce Marketing (Cloud)

Salesforce QA / Testing

Salesforce Business Analyst

Salesforce Consultant

QA (Quality Assurance) Analyst/Specialist

QA Engineer

QA (Quality Assurance) Software Tester

QA (Quality Assurance) Automation Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

Senior Quality Engineer

QA (Quality Assurance) Engineer

Electrician Apprentice

Electrician

Senior / Experienced Engineer

Electrical Site Engineer

IT System Administrator

Linux System Administrator

Senior System Administrator

Windows System Administrator

Agile Coach

Agile Scrum Master

Senior Scrum Master

Structural Engineer

Design Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer

IT Network Administrator

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Experienced Mechanical Engineer

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

Cisco Network Engineer (CCNA)

IT Network Engineer

Wireless Network Engineer

Senior Node.js Developer

Node.js Software Developer

Integration Solution Architect

Enterprise Integration Architect

Validation Specialist

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Test Analyst

Test Engineer

Automation Tester

HVAC Service Technician

Environmental Service Technician

Field Service Technician

DevOps Platform Engineer

Test Automation Engineer

Robotic Process Automation Engineer

QA Automation Engineer

Senior C# Developer

C Net Developer

C# Developer

Technical Support Specialist

Application Support Engineer

Technical Support Engineer

Software Product Support Analyst

Process Engineer

Electrical Project Engineer

Civil Project Engineer

Construction Project Engineer

Chief Security Officer

Electronic Engineering

Electronic Assembler

IT System Engineer

Control System Engineer

Embedded System Engineer

Senior System Engineer

IT Support Specialist

Packaging Sales Engineer

Oracle PL/SQL Developer

Oracle Database Administrator

System Planning Engineer

Transmission Planning Engineer

Development and Planning Engineer

Ethereum Developer

Azure Developer

Cloud Services Developer

Senior Sharepoint Developer

Kafka Java Developer

Freelance Audio Engineer

HVAC Engineer

HVAC Installer

Industrial Sales Engineer

Maintenance Supervisor

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Cloud Architect

Cloud Solutions Architect

Technical Architect

Azure Architect

Data Architect

Enterprise Architect

Implementation Consultant

Senior Software Architect

Experienced PHP Developer

Technical Biomedical Engineer

Robotic Process Automation Analyst

IT Security Analyst

Information Security Analyst

Senior IT Auditor

Software Engineering Director

Senior Environmental Engineer

AWS Cloud Practitioner

AWS Architect

Materials Science Engineer

UAT Test Lead

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Finance Resume Samples

Senior bookkeeper.

Investment Banking Managing Director

Investment Banking Vice President

Investment Banking Executive Assistant

Real Estate Financial Analyst

Investment Analyst

Tax Accountant

Director of Accounting

Senior Accountant / Accounting Executive

Accounting Specialist

Accounting Assistant

Director of Research

Equity Research Senior Analyst

Equity Research Analyst

Financial Aid Advisor

Sourcing and Procurement Consultant

Procurement Analyst

Procurement Specialist

Senior Director of Procurement

Procurement Engineer

Government Auditor

Senior Auditor

Night Auditor

External Auditor

Staff Auditor

Corporate Controller

Assistant Controller

Business Controller

Risk Analyst

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable Officer

Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Senior Internal Auditor

Procurement Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator

Strategic Sourcing Director

Senior Loan Processor

Mortgage Loan Processor

Assistant Director of Finance

Director of Finance

Commercial Credit Analyst

Collection Agent

Debt Collection Specialist

Senior Finance Executive

Senior Vice President Finance

VP Operations and Finance

Claims Analyst

Claims Processor

Senior Payroll Specialist

Senior Cost Analyst

Mergers & Acquisitions Specialist

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Marketing Resume Samples

Email marketing specialist.

Digital Marketing Intern

Digital Marketing Analyst

Digital Media Director

Communications Coordinator / PR Coordinator

Press Secretary

Communications Coordinator

Social Media Content Creator

Content Strategist

Marketing Content Creator

Video Content Creator

Digital Content Creator

E-Commerce Director

Medical Writer

Digital Content Writer

Brand Journalist

Scriptwriter

Videographer

Video Producer

Digital Marketing Executive

Marketing Vice President

Digital Marketing Strategist

Senior Technical Writer

SEO Analyst

Digital Marketing Director

Marketing Director

Brand Director

Senior Brand Strategist

Campaign Volunteer

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Administrative Resume Samples

Call center csr.

Call Center Agent

Call Center Supervisor

Call Center Representative

Sales and Marketing Virtual Assistant

Virtual Administrative Assistant

Freelance Virtual Assistant

Sales Administrative Assistant

Executive Administrative Assistant

Experienced Administrative Assistant

Medical Administrative Assistant

Senior Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant to CEO

C-Level Executive Assistant

Experienced Executive Assistant

Laboratory Research Assistant

Clinical Research Assistant

Graduate Research Assistant

Psychology Research Assistant

Inventory Control Analyst

Inventory Specialist

Inventory Lead

Inventory Clerk

Desktop Support Engineer

Desktop Support Specialist

Desktop Support Analyst

Fundraising Coordinator

Service Desk Technician

IT Service Desk Analyst

Help Desk Technician

Office Coordinator

Clinical Administrative Coordinator

Director of Administration

Office Administrator

Healthcare Administrator

Surgery Scheduler

Medical Scheduler

Schedule Coordinator

Delivery Driver

Uber Driver

Uber Eats Driver

Construction Project Administrator

Facilities Coordinator

Director of Facilities

Facilities Engineer

Facilities Technician

Revenue Cycle Analyst

Revenue Cycle Director

Revenue Cycle Specialist

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Sales Resume Samples

Director of business development.

Business Development Executive

Business Development Associate

Senior Account Executive

Advertising Account Executive

Sales Account Executive

SaaS Account Executive

Fashion Account Executive

Retail Pharmacist

Car Sales Rep

Sales Associate / Retail Salesperson

Senior Sales Associate

Wireless Sales Associate

Supply Chain Director

Supply Chain Business Analyst

Logistics Supervisor

Experienced Real Estate Agent

Technical Sales Engineer

Pre-Sales Engineer

Senior Copywriter

Creative Copywriter

Freelance Copywriter

SaaS Account Executive (Alternate)

SaaS B2B Sales

SaaS Growth

Merchandising Assistant

Retail Buyer

Assistant Buyer

Fashion Buyer

Senior Buyer

Sales Director

Hotel Director of Sales

Sales Operations Director

Sales and Marketing Director

Sales and Marketing Coordinator

Senior Sales Executive

Experienced Sales Executive

Sales Team Leader

Technology VP Sales Professional

VP of Sales and Marketing

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Design Resume Samples

Senior ux designer.

UI / UX Designer

UX Engineer (Usability Engineer)

Architectural Designer

Landscape Architect

Minimalist Architect

Senior Graphic Designer / Director of Graphic Design

Freelance Graphic Designer

Creative Graphic Designer

3D Game Artist

Video Game Designer

Senior Game Designer

Interior Design Assistant

Film Production Assistant

Freelance Production Assistant

E-Learning Designer

Senior Art Director

Fashion Design Director

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Legal Resume Samples

Experienced attorney.

Associate Attorney

Litigation Attorney

Real Estate Attorney

Contract Attorney

Corporate Lawyer

Real Estate Lawyer

Employment Lawyer

Experienced Legal Assistant

Insurance Policy Analyst

Legal Compliance Officer

Compliance Attorney

Compliance Auditor

Compliance Engineer

Quality Compliance Coordinator

Commercial Underwriter

Credit Underwriter

Assistant Underwriter

Loan Underwriter

Contract Administrator

Director of Public Policy

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Other Resume Samples

Benefits administrator.

Benefits Coordinator

Benefits Analyst

Benefits Specialist

Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Executive Recruiter

Senior Recruiter

HR Recruiter

Chief Talent Officer

Executive Talent Acquisition Analyst

Talent Acquisition Lead

Clinical Social Worker

Mental Health Social Worker

Social Work Teacher

Design/Chief Makeup Artist

Senior Makeup Artist

Broadcast News Analyst

Broadcast Journalist

Print Journalist

Life Insurance Agent

Health Insurance Agent

Insurance Underwriter

Insurance Investigator

Learning and Development Executive

Group Learning and Development Specialist

Director of Special Projects

Special Projects Coordinator

Software Consultant

Management Consultant

IT Consultant

Business Consultant

Senior Process Specialist

Payments Processing Specialist

Operations Process Specialist

Business Process Specialist

Executive Director for Non-Profit

Non-Profit Employee

Non-Profit Director

Chief Operating Officer for Non-Profit

Director of Training and Development

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Brainstorm your positive career experiences, then choose the most relevant ones to feature on your resume. Divide your information into distinct sections (like professional experience, education, or key skills), and use each section to show you can excel in your target job. Also write a brief profile summary of your top qualifications. Tailor your resume to each job application, using keywords from the job posting. Your resume should include your contact information, profile, experience, education, and key skills.

How long should a resume be?

For most people, a resume should be between one to three pages long , but it depends on your job goals and experience. Your resume should include relevant information, but not so much that it overwhelms recruiters and hiring managers.

What is the best resume format?

A reverse chronological resume format is widely accepted as the industry standard and is the best resume format for most job seekers. With a reverse chronological format, your most recent and relevant experience is at the top.

How many jobs should you list on a resume?

List all relevant job experience on your resume. A good rule of thumb is to include your three most recent jobs and go back as far as 15 years.

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What your resume should look like in 2023 (with examples & templates).

Learning what your resume should look like in 2023 isn’t just a matter of aesthetics.

Hiring data shows there’s an average of 200 applicants per job opening. Some researchers say that figure may be closer to 500 candidates , depending on the position.

I share these figures not to scare you, but to highlight your stiff competition.

Your resume is your best chance to make a powerful first impression on hiring teams and recruiters. These decision-makers are inundated with well-qualified applicants as soon as they post a job.

And to make matters worse, eye-tracking studies reveal they only spend 7.4 seconds scanning a resume before deciding whether to read it in its entirety or move on to the next one.

That’s not a lot of time to capture and excite readers about your value.

So in this post, I’ll highlight exactly what your resume should look like in 2023 to stand out, engage readers, and boost your chances of landing an interview.

What Your Resume Should Look Like In 2023: 5 Must-Haves + Examples

An attractive, high-performing resume immediately piques a reader’s interest. It subtly draws them down the page to learn why you’re the candidate they’re looking for.

So every resume in 2023 should incorporate these five elements to achieve that goal:

1. An Updated, Modern Design

A traditional resume format (think: chronological order, bullet points, etc.) won’t give you a leg-up on your competition in 2023. Using one may even hold you back.

See, hiring managers tune out when one of those stale resume templates lands on their desks for the umpteenth time. These boring resumes don’t excite or connect with readers. So your resume could be passed over in that brief 7.4-second scan before it’s even read.

That’s why it’s so important to freshen up the look of your resume with an updated, modern resume template like this one:

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Unlike a traditional resume template, the one above builds a personal connection with readers by introducing and showcasing your value first. A quick scan of the top half provides them with a snapshot of your areas of expertise and core competencies, two very attractive “hooks” to hiring teams.

Readers will then feel compelled to learn where you honed those skills. So the bottom half of this resume template helps organize your career achievements in an engaging, eye-appealing way. 

Rather than reading like a bland job description, each point should back up your skill set while proving your track record of success.

Anyone reading your resume formatted with a modern template like this will know precisely who you are and the value you’ll deliver, which is the ultimate goal.

2. Clear Sections To Highlight Your Best Features

Resumes that look like one giant block of text are intimidating. They tell hiring teams they’ll need to spend time and effort to mine for the intel they’re looking for. And with hundreds of other resumes vying for their attention, they’ll probably just pass on doing so.

That’s why most modern resume templates are divided into sections with clear, distinct headers. This makes your resume easier to scan and read, not to mention far more enjoyable for busy hiring managers.

The resume template above does a fantastic job of breaking up a resume into bite-sized chunks of information. The example below takes this concept a step further:

The highlights and expertise section in this resume template sits in a blue box to draw the reader’s eyes and attention. This is like telling hiring teams, “Hey! Come check this out!”

So think of your resume as a cheat sheet for hiring managers and recruiters rather than a dossier.

Your resume headings and sections will create an organized outline of your qualifications. Then these call-out boxes can be used to show off your best features, as they’re likely one of the first things hiring managers will notice during their initial scan.

3. Strategically-Placed White Space and Tight Copy

Often times, candidates are so focused on adding every little detail to their resume that it becomes too crammed to read. Headings and call-out boxes can help with this problem. But nothing works quite as well as more white space.

White space, or the places in your resume without words or formatting, adds breathing room to your resume . It prevents a resume from appearing jam-packed and hard to read.

A resume with well-defined sections naturally creates more white space, like this resume template :

Aim for short copy to add more white space to your resume . Break up any big chunks of text to make reading less overwhelming and easier for the eyes.

Your resume is like a garden. You don’t want wordy sentences hiding your highlights and achievements like weeds overrunning a beautiful flower bed. 

Prune your copy, and you’ll easily add more white space to your resume and draw attention to your best selling points simultaneously.

4. A Bold Pop of Color

If you really want to stand out and catch someone’s attention, a pop of bold color on your resume is a must. But this doesn’t mean you should haphazardly throw a rainbow of color wherever you want.

When done strategically, as this example does, color can be used to add emphasis, contrast, and personality. It can also help break up the sea of black text on your resume.

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Though a pop of color can help your resume stand out and make a memorable first impression, colors that are too bright or off-putting will do so for the wrong reasons. Opt for deeper, saturated shades, so your resume will be legible in person and on-screen.

5. A Clear, Easy-to-Read Font and Formatting

It’s essential to think about the font you choose for your resume .

Anything “cutesy” will likely be regarded as unprofessional. Likewise, a font that’s too light or too bold may also be difficult to read.

The best fonts to use on a resume include Serif and Sans Serif fonts, such as Times New Roman, Georgia, Verdana, and Arial.

As for the font size, stick to 10-14 points (10-12 for regular text and 12-14 for headings and subheadings).

This template offers a great example of resume text formatting:

On a similar note, be sure to emphasize the right areas, not everything . Only use bold or italics to draw attention to your top achievements, companies you’ve worked for, and other notable points according to the role.

Ready To Update Your Resume for 2023?

Now that you know the must-have ingredients for a high-performing resume, it’s time to put these tips to good use.

Incorporating today’s must-have elements will give your resume a fresh upgrade for 2023 and help you connect with hiring teams and recruiters.

Even better news?

If you use one of the resume templates shared in this guide, you’ll ace this task in half the time. Just purchase and download the one that fits your needs best, plug in your information where prompted, and voila! 

You’ll have a modern, professional resume ready to send out in a matter of minutes instead of spending all day reformatting your current one.

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Hi, I’m Jessica. I started this company back in 2008 after more than a decade directing hiring practices at Fortune 500 companies.

What started as a side hustle (before that was even a word!) helping friends of friends with their resumes has now grown into a company that serves hundreds of happy clients a year. But the personal touch? I’ve kept that.

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As I was looking to give my resume a fresh, new style for 2023, I came across your article. I kid you not, I have been styling my resume like this for the last 3 years! I am an independent career coach–would you be interested in hiring a partner?

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If your resume doesn’t contain the right sections, you’ll likely be passed over in favor of other applicants. Here are the essential components to include on your resume in 2024:

Header: The resume header is found at the top or on the side of your resume. Its main purpose is to keep your name and contact information handy so the employer can easily set up an interview with you. The header also adds a touch of attractive formatting to your resume.

Professional Summary: The resume summary consists of 3-4 sentences that convey your top skills, experiences, and accomplishments. The goal of the summary is to catch the hiring manager’s attention and encourage them to keep reading your resume.

Employment History: This is the place to list your previous positions , along with bullet points that explain your duties, accomplishments , and the skills used in each job.

Education : Your education section lists degrees and diplomas in order to give the employer a sense of your background and qualifications for the role.

Skills: The skills section is the place to highlight your unique attributes or areas of expertise . Make sure to focus both on hard skills (technical knowledge) and soft skills (personality traits.)

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When it comes to choosing the right resume format , it’s important to think about the amount of experience you have to show, the type of job you are applying for, and the hiring manager’s expectations. 

Here are three different resume sample formats to choose from:

Chronological resume format : 

The chronological — also known as reverse chronological — resume format is the “standard” structure that most hiring managers will expect to see. This format focuses on the employment history section, where you can list previous positions and create bullet points that explain your key qualifications for the role. We recommend this format as the best choice for professionals and anyone with at least three previous jobs to show.

Functional resume format

The functional resume format is best-suited to students and first-time job seekers because it places less emphasis on previous experience. Instead, your resume begins with the skills section, where you can describe your key attributes and how you’ve applied those skills in other experiences.

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The combination, or hybrid, resume format is exactly what it sounds like — a combination of the previous two resume formats, which offers maximum flexibility when assembling your resume. This format is best suited to freelancers and other independent professionals.

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You find a job you like. You decide to create or update your resume and hit "apply." Weeks or months pass, and you hear nothing back from the recruiter or employer. Did you use the right resume format to get your message across, that you are the best candidate for the job? What could you have done wrong?

Not all resume formats are created equal, so it's important that you identify early on, which layout you are going to use to present your experience, qualifications, and skills in the best possible light.

We're all familiar with the standard chronological resume format—the kind where you begin with a short paragraph summarizing your key candidate highlights and then proceed to outline your relevant work experience in reverse chronological order. This is the template most commonly advocated for, as it is most widely used and favored by employers.

But what if you face the dilemma of having little to no relevant experience, or have had a long career break or multiple gaps in employment history? How do you prove that you're an exceptional candidate without reverting to your painfully odd chronological resume?

Welcome to the functional resume!

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With the functional resume layout, the focus is more on your transferable skills and core competencies to meet the requirements of the role, than the conventional work experience.

Before you start writing, you need to first study out the job description and pull out the competencies listed in the "Person Specification" or similar section. Identify your transferable skills from this list, and pinpoint specific examples of experiences where you have demonstrated these qualities.

You also need to ensure that the skills listed in your functional resume are relevant, and are a decent combination of technical skills and soft skills.

As you start creating your resume, begin with your contact information, relevant portfolio links, and a professional summary.

Next, list out core skills relevant to the role—and provide a short summary for each, of where you have implemented these skills, including any success metrics or positive results as well.

Following this, list out your work experiences including employer, job title, and dates worked, without going into detail about your responsibilities. This should be listed in reverse chronological order, just as you would with a standard chronological resume.

Insert a section for your education and professional development certificates, and finally, include volunteer experience or other significant projects that are relevant.

Pros and cons of a functional resume format

Before you start creating a functional resume, here are a few points to consider:

Functional resumes are not compatible with ATS systems. This means that applicant tracking software cannot detect the key information it needs when a recruiter is scanning through your resume, due to the unconventional layout.

Therefore, if you really need to use one, be sure to send it in a way that guarantees that it is read by an actual human, for example, sending via email or a LinkedIn message.

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Another important factor to consider is that most hiring managers prefer the traditional chronological layout to the functional skills-based resume. This is because it is straight-forward and easier to scan through to obtain key information about places you've worked, experiences and achievements for each, and how long you've worked for each of your employers.

Hence, although it highlights your skills, opting in for a functional resume may sometimes hurt your chances of successfully landing the job.

One way to navigate this issue is to use a combination resume, also known as a hybrid resume layout. This includes your professional summary and detailed core competencies at the top, but just not as detailed to the extent that you would see in a functional format. It then lists out previous work history in the same way a chronological resume would.

This makes for a fantastic option if you are pivoting your career and have work experience that is irrelevant, but do not wish to give the impression that you've never worked at all.

So what is the best resume layout to use?

If you're applying to roles that are directly aligned with your industry and experience, use the traditional resume format.

If you have little to no experience, or have gaps in career history, use the functional resume, but with extreme caution and care.

However, the most preferred option is to use a combination resume, which will reduce red flags for employers, be easy to scan, demonstrate consistency and a solid work background, and at the same time bridge the gap between where you are now and where you desire to be in your career.

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These are the three standard resume formats : chronological, hybrid, and functional.

The chronological resume template offers a classic, no frills format. Consider this template if you work in a formal industry or want to bring attention to the impressive companies on your resume. Hybrid resume templates are versatile and the most popular format in today’s job search. Functional resume templates are popular for people changing careers or masking holes in their resume. Jobscan doesn’t typically recommend the functional resume format because recruiters may be suspicious of them .

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When it comes to writing a management-level resume, try to demonstrate a trajectory of growth along with a combination of deep industry knowledge and interpersonal skills. You need to prove that you’re an expert in your field who is able to delegate tasks and lead your team.

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When you’re no longer entry-level but still working as an independent contributor (vs a manager), your resume needs to focus on your ability to execute. A strong emphasis should be on the hard skills found in the job description. Back these skills up with context to demonstrate your level of expertise.

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When you’re looking for an entry-level job right out of college, your resume is going to look a little different. Your education section is moved up above your work experience and you’re expected to expand upon your college experience. Go into detail with honors, clubs, coursework, etc.

The Importance of ATS-Friendly Resume Templates

If you’re uploading your resume into an online form as part of your job application, it is critical for your resume template to be compatible with applicant tracking systems (ATS) . An expertly written resume complete with a sleek design and optimized resume keywords and action verbs could still fall short if the formatting isn’t ATS compliant.

When you upload your resume , applicant tracking systems parse out the text to make it searchable for a recruiter. They may also transfer the information from our resume to a uniform digital candidate profile. Even if you’re perfectly qualified for the job, your chances of getting a job interview are much lower if an ATS can’t accurately parse your resume.

ATS-friendly resumes are often similar to minimalist resume templates but go a step further to account for ATS algorithms and behaviors. Among other considerations, ATS-friendly resume templates account for the fact that:

• Many ATS can’t handle tables or images.
• Parsing accuracy is dependent on heading names and correctly sequencing your work experience information.
• Certain resume fonts might not be displayed properly in all ATS.
• PDF and docx file types work better than others.

Find out if your resume is ATS-optimized with Jobscan’s resume optimization tool . It will help you write the perfect resume so that you stand out from the competition.

How to Use a Resume Template

Be Selective

Finding the right resume template for you is the first step. Select a template that is ATS-friendly and includes space for all the elements you need to tell your story.

Customize Your Template

Not finding the perfect resume template? Select the best one and make some adjustments. For example, you can remove a hobbies section if you need more room for your work history, add a space for key certifications that don’t fit in the template or add a skills section to better highlight your technical skills.

Resume templates are meant to be a guide to a better resume, not an unbreakable set of rules.

Tailor Your Resume to the Job Every Time

Recruiters and hiring managers are more likely to respond to a resume that is carefully tailored for the specific position .

This means using the job description to focus on the skills and keywords that are most important to the job. Showing that you are results-oriented is another great way to show you are the best candidate. Including relevant measurable results and accomplishments on your resume help demonstrate that you understand what is most important to the company’s success.

After you’ve tailored your resume information within the template, run it through Jobscan’s resume optimization tool to see how well it matches the job. In fact, more than 1 million job seekers have used our tool to help them find the next step in their career—see how it can help you!

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Resume Template FAQs

What is the best resume template for me?

The best resume template is the one that provides room for you to showcase your relevant skills and tell the complete story of your relevant work experience. If you are an entry-level or mid-career applicant, look for a template that highlights your hard skills. For executive-level applicants, a template that focuses on your executive summary and work experience will be best.

Which resume format is best?

Recruiters prefer chronological or hybrid formatted resumes. All of the templates above are great choices! We do not recommend using a functional template, which focuses primarily on skills and downplays work history.

Read more: Why Recruiters Hate the Functional Resume Format

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A resume builder is a tool that prompts you to enter your information into input fields and formats a resume for you. Resume templates are typically editable Microsoft Word files that are already formatted. Prefer the ease of a builder? Jobscan’s resume builder is 100% free!

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A management resume is a great choice if you are more experienced in your career. Whether you have plenty of experience in people management or you’re trying to get your first managerial role, these professional resume templates will help you stand out.

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As a new grad you need to convince the hiring manager you’re capable of performing the role you’re applying to without having past experience to draw on. These new grad resume templates will help you accomplish that.

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Different career types have different resume requirements. A nurse applying to a large, old-school hospital is going to need a different resume template than a programmer applying to a tech company. These resume templates are meant to make that selection process easier for you.

A job resume is a short, sweet, and to-the-point document that spotlights your professional experience. It’s basically a summary.

Whether you’ve been in the workforce for 15+ years, have no job experience, or are somewhere in between, resumes have been sparking fear and dread in job seekers since approximately 1482 when Leonardo De Vinci drafted what became known as the first resume .

Resumes are what just about any place of employment requests when you apply for a job. Companies—big and small—wanna know:

◉ What skills do you bring to the job? ◉ Do you have relevant work experience for the role? ◉ Do you want to work for them?

A good resume answers those questions—and isn’t so unlike De Vinci’s resume that honed in on how he could meet the specific needs and challenges of the Duke of Milan.

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You can download our eight resume templates at no cost in Word and Google Docs formats. Edit BeamJobs-created resume templates for free in our builder. Only pay for premium features if you like what you see (hey, we gotta make a living, too!).

We also update our site from time to time with fresh Google Docs resume templates and Word resume templates , which will always remain free for you.

The best resume template is the one that complements your personality and allows the space you need to highlight your finest work, top achievements, and job skills.

Every resume template you see on this page has been thoroughly vetted by hiring experts to ensure they include everything you need to help you land your next job. Whether you’re applying to a funky tech startup or looking to join the ranks of a reputable law firm, you’ll find a professional resume template that speaks to you.

Hunting for a new job is incredibly stressful as there’s a lot of uncertainty in the process. And while these resume templates won’t alleviate all stress, they’ll ensure your resume has everything you need to sail through an applicant tracking system (ATS) and impress hiring managers.

Try saying “applicant tracking system” 10 times fast, and you’ll know why it got shortened to ATS.

At its core, an applicant tracking system puts the gas on hiring. Typically, when folks think about ATS software, they think about it weeding out resumes that don’t include the right skills or qualifications.

That’s certainly true enough, but the ATS also helps HR and recruiters organize and sort job candidates, keeps track of communication with job seekers, sets up interviews, and does a host of other not-so-fascinating things.

Basically, when you choose an ATS-friendly resume template from BeamJobs, you can rest easy knowing that the document itself will make it through the software

When it comes to your resume, it will house these staple sections:

◉ Contact info (Triple-check the spelling of your name; see the question about “how to make a resume” for a cringe-worthy BeamJobs blunder.) ◉ Work experience ◉ Skills ◉ Education

Depending on your occupation and years of experience, you could add these optional resume sections:

◉ Resume summary or resume objective ◉ Hobbies and interests ◉ Projects (an umbrella term for things like volunteer experience, academic or personal projects, etc.)

The more relevant job experience you have, the longer the “work experience” section of your resume should be since that’s what employers care about most. On the other hand, when you’ve recently graduated and don’t have much (or any) experience, things like education and projects can take up more real estate on your resume.

Whatever your professional background, our resume maker lets you re-arrange, remove, and add sections as needed to your resume template.

Not to blast our own horns, but we’ve reviewed tens of thousands of resumes in the last few years. Would you believe we’ve actually seen resumes without a name ?! Besides discovering disheartening news like that, we’ve figured out  how to make a good resume .

There are plenty of resume tips we could give you, but here are three that, when followed, will most increase your chances of snagging an interview:

Use numbers to showcase your impact in past roles. Your work experience should focus on your measurable accomplishments, not on job responsibilities.

Tailor your resume for each job you apply to, which means reading each job description carefully. As you read, see if any prior work projects come to mind. Include those projects on your resume.

Avoid grammar and spelling errors. We know, you’ve heard it before. But you’d be aghast (fun word) at the number of folks rejected for a job because of this. (C ough cough We won’t say his real name, but one of our team members whose title rhymes with re-bounder once sent out 20 resumes with his name spelled ‘Stepen.’)

One page—plain and simple.

While you might get away with a two-page resume if you’ve got 10-plus years of experience under your hat, keep in mind that recruiters and hiring managers aren’t giving your resume the time of day it deserves anyway.

The most painful part of building a resume is editing yourself. How can your entire career fit into four or five bullet points for each job you’ve had? Here’s some good news: if you’re a senior engineer, it’s totally cool to drop from your resume the server job you had in college.

Even if you whittled the jobs you’d include down to three or four, try starting with a basic  resume outline . Fill it to your heart’s content; then, review every job experience bullet point individually and ask, “Does this point show my expertise and say something new?” If the answer’s no, exclude it. Before you know it, you’ll have a polished one-page resume.

3 Best Resume Formats for 2024 [W/ 5+ Professional Templates]

How you format your resume matters . 

When reviewing your resume, the first thing hiring managers notice is how your resume looks , not what it contains .

And if the first thing they see is a messy, cluttered, crowded resume, chances are you won’t make a great first impression.

So, this begs the question: what are the best resume formats, and which one should YOU use? 

That’s exactly what we’re here to explain! In this article, we’re going to cover:

• Resume Formatting Guidelines
• 5+ Resume Templates (You Can Steal)
• 3 Main Resume Formats (With Examples)
• Resume Format Pros and Cons
• How to Choose a Resume Format
• 7 Other Resume Resources 

Let’s dive right in! 

Resume Formatting Guidelines 

If you’re formatting your resume from scratch, you’ll first want to pay attention to the layout.  

That involves setting the margins, picking the font size, and determining your resume’s length. 

To create a professional-looking resume, follow these general formatting guidelines: 

• Don’t make your resume longer than one page . Unless you have 5+ years of relevant work experience, there’s no reason for your resume to be two or three pages long. 
• Pick an 11 or 12-pt font size and stick with it throughout your resume.
• Pick an attention-grabbing (but professional) font . We recommend Ubuntu, Roboto, or Overpass.  
• Use standard and legible resume sections . For example, your work experience should be called just that “Work Experience” and not “work history” or something else. 
• Leverage bullet points to list information such as work achievements and responsibilities, academic details , etc. They help make the resume much more reader-friendly. 
• Be consistent with resume formatting (e.g. use the same date format everywhere, instead of using 11.2018 in one place and November 2018 in another). 
• Have good line spacing. You don’t want the information on your resume to look all cramped up. 
• Always save your resume as a PDF file . It’s the safest choice, as it guarantees your resume layout will stay intact no matter what device opens it. Only save your resume as MS Word if the job you’re applying for specifically requires you to and never, ever, submit a JPEG or PNG of your resume.

New to resume-making? Give our resumes 101 video a watch before diving into the article!

6 Free Resume Templates (You Can Start Usign Now!) 

Formatting a resume from start to finish can be a time and energy-consuming process.

 If you’re building your resume with Word, for example, you’ll have to spend at least an hour tweaking the margins, making the headers and body text uniform, picking a font, and so on. You’ll spend an hour or two before you can even start filling in the resume contents!

And if all of that wasn’t enough, one misplaced sentence here or a wrong click there, and your resume layout starts spilling over to page 2!

Want to skip all the hassle of resume formatting? Check out some of our free, tried-and-tested resume templates , pick out your favorite, and fill it in as you go: 

#1. Basic Resume Template

Good for conservative, traditional industries. 

If you want to focus on your resume’s contents rather than its design, then the Basic template is for you. With a concise and well-organized layout, this resume format highlights everything the hiring manager wants to see. 

#2. College Resume Template

Good for university students, recent graduates, and entry-level professionals.

If you’re applying for internships or entry-level jobs, you’ll want to show off your skills, academic achievements, and whatever work experience you have. Well, that’s exactly what this template does! 

Not to mention, its contemporary style is perfect for younger candidates who want their resume to be as visually appealing as it is professional. 

#3. Executive Resume Template

Good for senior executives who may be applying in creative or green industries . While very professionally formatted, it also shows off a tinge of personality with its blue color scheme. 

#4. Modern Resume Template

Good for professionals in the business world or IT industries. 

Square brackets, bullet lists, infographics, and icons work together in this template to attract the hiring manager’s attention and get them to go over your work experience and achievements in depth. 

#5. Creative Resume Template

Good for anyone applying to creative industries such as marketing , design, publishing, and entry-level professionals. 

If you’re looking to stand out visually as much as through your skills and achievements, this is the template for you. Creative is designed to be a stylish resume that makes a stunning first impression while remaining professional. 

#6. Simple Resume Template

Good for senior professionals with a lot of work experience who are in conservative industries such as law or banking. 

The well-organized and professional formatting in this resume template is visually modest, allowing your achievements to do the talking. 

What Are the 3 Main Resume Formats? 

Now that we covered all the basics, let’s talk about resume formats in detail . 

The first thing you want to know is that there are three main resume formats out there, namely:

• The reverse-chronological resume format. This is the most common and practical resume format in 2024.
• The functional resume format is also known as the skills-based resume format.
• The combination resume format , or hybrid resume format, is a combination of the other two formats.

At this point, you’re probably asking yourself how these 3 formats are different from each other. 

Well, the main difference is that they focus on different parts of an applicant’s experience by listing sections in different orders.

Here is what we mean by that: 

So, in a nutshell: 

• The reverse-chronological resume format focuses on your work experience , listing them from most to least recent.
• The functional resume format focuses on your skills that are relevant to the job.
• The combination resume format focuses on your experience and skills by aiming to prove that you possess the skills you list through your work achievements.

What’s the Best Resume Format For Me? 

So far so good - you now know all about the three main resume formats and how they’re different from each other. 

Now, you probably want to know what the optimal format is for YOUR resume. 

Well, mainly, that depends on what point you’re at in your career. Meaning: 

• If you’re a seasoned professional or if you’re looking to get hired in an industry where you have tons of experience, you should pick the reverse-chronological format.
• If you’re applying in a creative industry or for a position that prioritizes your skillset instead of your work history, then you can go for the functional resume format.
• If you’re looking to get hired in a position that requires both experienced and skilled applicants, then the combination format is your best bet.

And now, let’s go over each resume format to see how you can use them to your advantage, based on some real-life examples: 

#1. Reverse Chronological Resume Format

As we mentioned before, the reverse-chronological resume format is the most popular format in 2024.

It usually looks like this:

The main thing about this resume format is that it’s useful for practically every job-seeker.

The reverse-chronological format has a very simple structure, it’s easy to skim, and overall, it’s the most popular format around the globe.

For this reason alone, we typically recommend using this format to most people  - even if using one of the other formats also makes sense. 

Here’s what you’d include in a reverse-chronological resume:

• Contact Information - Your name, phone number, location, and email address. In some cases, you can include useful links such as a LinkedIn or GitHub profile. 
• Resume Summary or Objective - A brief 2-4 sentence summary of your work experience, or your objective for applying for a given position.
• Professional Title - Your title. This should mirror the exact position you’re applying for.
• Work Experience - Your work experience in reverse-chronological order. When possible, talk about achievements over responsibilities.
• Skills Section - Skills relevant to the position you’re applying for.
• Education - Your educational history. Pro tip - if you have a B.A., feel free to skip your high school education.
• Optional Sections - Sections like volunteering, projects, portfolio, hobbies , etc. While they’re not a game-changer, they can help fill up some space on your resume.

As we already mentioned, this resume format primarily focuses on the one part that’s relevant to most hiring managers - your work history . 

As such, the key to making the most out of this resume format is nailing the work experience section. To do that, here’s how you should structure it: 

• Start with your most recent job and go backward from there. 
• Tailor the section to the job description. This means that you shouldn’t list every job you ever worked - only the ones that are relevant for this one. 
• For each job that you list, include your job title , the name of the company, the location, and the time period you worked there. 
• Below, add four to five bullet points for recent jobs and two to three bullet points for earlier jobs. 
• Focus on your achievements instead of your responsibilities. Hiring managers already know the basic responsibilities of the jobs they’re hiring for. So, rather than your responsibilities, they want to learn about your achievements. 
• Whenever possible, quantify your achievements. Facts and numbers are more convincing than words. 
• Use action verbs and power words . (E.g. “created” instead of “was responsible for creating” ). 

Reverse-Chronological Format Example

As we already mentioned, the best thing about the reverse-chronological format is that it’s a great choice whether you’re an entry-level worker or a seasoned professional. 

Any relevant experience you’ve got, the chronological experience will highlight effectively. 

For example, here’s a digital marketer’s resume work experience section created using the reverse-chronological format:

Digital Marketing Manager

Wonderfull Agency Inc. 

06/2017 - Present 

• Created a new format for reporting and presenting the sales, customer engagement and Google Ads reports that decreased the number of meetings by 24% in the last three quarters.
• Updated and monitored the Bid Strategy in Google Ads and Bing Ads which resulted in a CTR increase of 3.2% in the first month.
• Redesigned the webpage UX, decreasing customer turnover by 25% within a period of two months. 
• Conducted keyword research for updating the product pages on the online shop, increasing the organic keywords in the Top 100 by 5.600 and in the Top 10 by 315 for high-volume searches. 

Digital Marketing Specialist 

Company X  

02/2015 - 05/2017 

• Collaborated with a copywriter and designer to update landing pages based on search intent, increasing conversion rates by 20% on average for select clients. 
• Worked directly with company clients, handling their Google Ads accounts. 
• Managed a total of $40,000 in ad spend per month. 
• Achieved an average of 200% ROAS overall ad accounts. 

Reverse Chronological Resume Format Pros & Cons

Still not sure if the reverse-chronological resume format is the right choice for you? See our pros and cons below!

• Recruiters and HR managers prefer this format.
• It will definitely “beat” Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software.
• Provides a reader-friendly chronological history of your work experience.
• The most popular resume format in 2024.
• You need to make your work achievements stand out to catch the recruiter’s attention. 
• Hard to fill in for a recent graduate with no work experience. 
• Makes career gaps very obvious. If you’re a career changer, you need to explain those employment gaps on your resume.

#2. Functional Resume Format 

As we already mentioned, the functional resume format is also known as the skills-based resume format. Here’s an example of what it looks like: 

As the name suggests, the functional resume format focuses on your skills and your key strengths. 

In a nutshell, this resume format takes the spotlight away from your work experience by highlighting what you’re good at instead. 

As such, this resume format is perfect for recent graduates or career changers who have little-to-no experience in a particular field. 

Here’s what to include in a functional resume:

• Contact Information
• Resume Summary or Objective
• Professional Title
• Skills Summary
• Additional Skills
• Work Experience

As you can see, the main difference from the reverse-chronological format is that the focus of the functional resume is the skills summary and the resume objective that’s placed right at the top of the resume. 

Here is exactly how you should write them to impress the hiring manager: 

• Use your resume objective to state your career intent and explain what makes you the ideal candidate for the job. 
• Start off your resume objective by mentioning a skill, education, or certification relevant to the job, mention the responsibilities you could handle, and include your motivation for working that particular job. 
• In the skills summary, include four or five skills that are most relevant to the position. 
• Instead of just listing your skills, be descriptive. In bullet points or in plain paragraphs, give examples of how you applied these skills in practice and try to make them as quantifiable as possible. 

Functional Format Example

Let’s assume that you’re an entry-level journalist. 

Since you graduated, you’ve worked as a part-time intern at a magazine and published a dozen articles online and in print. You also run a blog that has a modest but loyal readership. 

Now, you want to apply for an actual journalism position at a recently founded newspaper. So, you’re using the functional resume format. 

Here’s why it’s the right choice: 

• It highlights your skills. In this case, you don’t have the experience to apply for the job, but you may have all the right skills. 
• It allows you to prove your skills. There’s ample space to show exactly how you can put your skills to use for the upcoming job. 

Now let’s see what your resume objective and skills summary (or areas of strength) would look like in this case: 

Resume Objective

Driven and hardworking journalism graduate looking to get hired as a reporter in The Daily Prophet. I interned at Who Magazine for six months, where I gained hands-on experience in research, fact-checking, and interviewing. Passionate blogger at Fake Blog Website, which is currently followed by over two thousand readers. 

Skills Summary 

Research & Fact checking

• Able to systematically look for information, resources, data, etc. through a variety of sources, such as books, online directories, or social media. 
• Careful to always ensure that every claim and data that gets published is accurate and legitimate. 

Interviewing

• Full knowledge of journalism ethics and standards that are required to conduct successful and dignified interviews. 
• Skilled at connecting with interviewees on a deeper level to ensure comprehensive and detailed interviews. 
• Excel at several types of journalistic writing, including news, feature writing, columns, and reviews.
• Have published over 15 articles in different newspapers and magazines since graduating. 

Considering that the functional resume focuses solely on a candidate’s skills, the only groups of candidates who should consider using it are: 

• Freelancers with impressive portfolios 
• Professionals in creative industries
• Career changers 
• Recent graduates, and entry-level professionals
• Military veterans passing into civilian roles

So, to sum it all up: 

Functional Resume Format Pros & Cons

• Good for highlighting specific skills.
• Useful if you’re switching careers since you can explain how your skills transfer to the new job.
• Useful if you’re a recent graduate with practical skills but not much work experience.
• The functional resume format is not very popular in 2024, and most recruiters and hiring managers aren’t familiar with it, so using this format carries a bit of a risk.
• Since the functional resume has less focus on work experience, recruiters might think you’re trying to hide something.
• Applicant tracking systems (ATS) have difficulties reading functional resumes.

#3. Combination Resume Format

The combination resume format , also known as the “hybrid,” is a mixture of the functional and the reverse-chronological format.

This resume format gives equal attention to an applicant’s skills section and work experience. As such, you end up including both the Skill Summary and the Work Experience sections:

• Skill Summary

The focal point here is the skills summary. Placed right after the contact information section, this is where you list the skills that are required for the job and then prove that you have them through your professional experience and achievements. 

Here is exactly how you should write it: 

• List the skills that are required for the position you’re applying for and that you actually possess. 
• Add up to 4 professional achievements underneath each skill to prove that you possess it. 
• Make your achievements as descriptive and quantifiable as possible. 

Combination Format Example

Say you’re a senior program manager with over a decade of experience in your field. 

You can plan, execute, evaluate programs and projects across diverse industries, and inspire your team to do great work. 

Recently, someone told you about an opening for a program director in an international company. To apply, you’re putting together a hybrid resume format. 

Here’s what makes it the best choice: 

• Saves space. For highly competitive positions, you want your resume to be able to cut through the noise. The hybrid format allows you to do that by bringing into focus your most relevant achievements right from the start.
• Combines the best parts of the other two resume formats, which is perfect for senior professionals or executives that have plenty to show for both experience and skills. 

For example, some of the skills required for the program director gig mentioned above may include interpersonal skills , budget management, and project management. 

Here’s what the skills summary in your hybrid resume would look like in practice: 

Interpersonal Skills

• Initiated formal and informal coaching and mentorship to 50+ team members regarding project charter development, resource planning, best practices of project management, and appropriate delivery of project outcomes. 
• Coordinated all project inputs with several functional/technical directors, managers, and project core teams, to formulate appropriate project tools and methodologies. 

Budget Management 

• Oversaw the implementation of the enterprise’s multi-year, multi-million dollar research system software that benefited employees company-wide. 
• Analysis of financial and statistical data reduced operational costs by 12%.
• Strategically supervised the project execution teams to ensure the timely and cost-effective completion of projects, saving the company $250K in project costs. 

Project Management

• Provided strategic direction, leadership, and project governance for a multimillion-dollar application project portfolio, which successfully supported a population of 60K+ end-users across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
• Streamlined project management methodologies and communication in the IT division, which increased efficiency by 90%. 
• Accurately report on project status throughout its life cycle to 20+ project teams, stakeholders, and sponsors, encompassing budget estimation, scheduling, and resource planning.

Combination Resume Format Pros and Cons 

• Allows you to show off more of your experience and skills using less space.
• Useful for very senior professionals or executives who need to highlight more than just their work experience.
• Good for applicants who may have a noticeable employment gap but plenty of work experience nonetheless.
• As with the functional resume format, applicant tracking systems have difficulties reading combination resumes.
• If you’re a recent graduate or don’t have much work experience, this resume format is not very useful.
• As is the case with the functional resume, most hiring managers aren’t very familiar with this format, which might cause some confusion in the process.

The Verdict: What Is the Best Resume Format?  

Now that we’ve covered all 3 of the common resume formats, you’re probably wondering which one's best resume format out there .

Here’s our verdict:

In 90%+ of the cases, we’d recommend going with a reverse-chronological resume format.

In 2024, it’s the most common and useful format:

• Applicant tracking systems can read it without any problems.
• All recruiters and hiring managers are familiar with this format.
• Whether you’re a recent graduate or a senior professional, it’s the easiest format to work with.

So, even if you’re a career changer, a highly-qualified professional, or a college student, it’s risky to choose one of the other two formats over the reverse-chronological one.

There’s a good chance that the applicant tracking system won’t be able to read your resume and automatically discard it - after all the time you put into creating the resume!

At the same time, recruiters might just not be familiar with these resume formats, or think that you’re just trying to hide the fact that you’re not experienced, and disqualify you based on that.

So, the rule of thumb - when in doubt, go for the reverse-chronological resume.

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How to Beat the ATS Software

Did you know that 75% of resumes don’t even make it to the hiring manager ? 

Instead, they get scanned by ATS software, which evaluates your resume and decides whether it’s relevant enough for the hiring manager to give it a look.

At first, ATS software was used by larger companies that receive thousands of applications daily as a way to filter out irrelevant applicants. Today, though, studies show that most companies use ATS to evaluate applicants. 

As worrying as this thought may be, you’ll be glad to know there is a way to beat ATS and get your resume on top of the hiring manager’s desk:

Creating an ATS-friendly resume ! 

Here is a handy list of our top tips for making a resume that beats applicant tracking systems: 

• Place your contact information at the top of your resume. 
• Sprinkle specific keywords from the job description throughout your resume. 
• Avoid using graphics or charts as part of your resume. 
• Save your resume in PDF format. 

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FAQ on Resume Formats

Do you still have some questions about resume formatting? We’ll get them answered here!

1. What’s the best resume format in 2024?  

For the majority of job-seekers, the best resume format in 2024 is the reverse-chronological resume format. This resume format involves listing your resume information (e.g. your work experience and your education) starting with the most recent one and going backward through relevant jobs, degrees, or qualifications. 

Here’s why the reverse chronological resume format is the best choice: 

• It’s easy to read and skim through
• Hiring managers are familiar with it because it’s the most commonly used one
• It’s ATS-friendly, which means Applicant Tracking Systems can scan it with ease
• It brings your career progression and professional achievements into the spotlight

2. What is the correct format for a college student resume? 

The best resume format for a college student resume is the reverse-chronological format .

While it is true that a functional resume can help you emphasize your skills more than work experience, it comes with two serious problems:

• Recruiters aren’t familiar with it, and they might think you’re trying to hide the fact that you don’t have work experience.
• Applicant tracking systems have trouble reading this resume format. 

So, unless you have absolutely no experience to show for it (meaning, not even unpaid internships, or even college projects with relevant responsibilities for the job you’re applying for), then you should still choose the reverse-chronological resume format over the skills-based one. 

If you’re worried about your lack of work experience , don’t. For most entry-level positions and internships, you’re not required to have work experience. 

3. What is the best resume format for a job seeker with experience? 

The best resume format for a job-seeker with plenty of experience in the industry they’re applying for is the reverse-chronological format. 

Here’s what makes the reverse-chronological format the best choice: 

• It puts emphasis on your strengths as an applicant, namely your professional experience. 
• It shows recruiters exactly what they’re looking for (your achievements and qualifications) from the get-go. 

4. Is resume format important? 

Yes, the resume format you choose is important. Basically, the resume format involves the type of information listed on the resume and the way this information is organized and presented. 

When they’re evaluating your resume, hiring managers expect to see information that will help them assess whether you’re the right person for the job (i.e. your experience, skills, and qualifications, among others). If, for example, you have five years of work experience but your resume format focuses on your education, the hiring manager may have trouble realizing that you’re the right person for the job. 

At the same time, hiring managers want to spend as little time as possible reading your resume. This means that a disorganized, chaotic resume may get them to throw your resume in the “rejected” pile without giving it a second thought. 

That’s why it’s super important to choose the right resume format that highlights your strengths and that recruiters know and like. 

5. What is an ATS-friendly resume format?

Applicant Tracking System software is software that companies use to sort through the countless applications they receive daily. 

What ATS does is scan resumes for specific keywords mentioned in the job description (e.g. necessary skills for the job), and filter out those applications it deems irrelevant. 

As such, an ATS-friendly resume format is the kind of format that lists information in plain text and organizes it in clear sections, making it easier to be read by applicant tracking systems.

This is important because ATS software is typically unable to read text within images or scan infographics.  

6. What resume format is most ATS-friendly?

The most ATS-friendly resume format is the reverse-chronological format. 

That’s because it allows you to use ATS-specific keywords in your skills section and doesn’t use too many visuals such as graphs, infographics, etc.

7. Are hand-written resumes still used?

No, hand-written resumes are barely used in 2024. As such, you should not submit a handwritten resume when you’re applying for jobs. 

Here are some of the most important reasons why: 

• ATS software is unable to scan hand-written resumes. This means that if the company to which you’re applying uses an ATS, your resume will get disqualified.
• Your handwriting might be difficult to understand. Not just that, but you’ll have trouble differentiating one section from the other and keeping everything uniform, which means your resume will be the opposite of reader-friendly.
• We’re technically living online now. Gone are the days when you’d look up job openings in a newspaper or apply by mail. Everything has moved online, so it only makes sense for your resume to do the same.

8. Is the resume format the same as the resume template?

No, a resume format is not the same thing as a resume template. 

Resume format refers to the layout of the resume, namely, the kind of information, its order, and the way it's organized on the resume. Basic document settings, such as line spacing, fonts, and margins, are also part of resume formatting. 

A resume template, on the other hand, is a pre-designed, blank document that you can fill in as you go. Using a resume template to create your resume is a much easier and less time-consuming process than formatting your resume from scratch. 

9. What is the easiest way to build my resume?

The easiest, most efficient way to create a resume is through a resume builder .

If you use a text editor, you could spend hours trying to format your resume, but the moment you make a tiny design change, the whole resume layout gets completely messed up!

Using a resume builder, on the other hand, comes with a ton of benefits:

• Recruiter-friendly layout. All of our resume templates are created with recruiters in mind - they’re extremely easy to read and skim.
• Easy to build. Our resume builder is extremely easy to use. All YOU have to do is fill in the content - we take care of all the resume formatting.
• ATS-friendly . Applicant tracking systems can read our resumes perfectly fine, ensuring that you don’t get automatically disqualified when applying for positions.
• Free (with premium features). Our base builder is completely free without any hidden paywalls! If you’re looking to upgrade the resume design, though, or get access to several awesome features, you can always upgrade to Premium.

10. What are the 7 resume types?

The 7 types of resume formats include the reverse-chronological resume, the combination resume, the resume with profile, the non-traditional resume, the infographic resume, the functional resume, and the targeted resume.

Key Takeaways

And that’s a wrap on resume formats! 

By now, you should know everything there is to know about the most popular resume formats and regarding what the best resume format is for YOU. 

Before you go, let’s do a recap of the most important points covered in this article: 

• There are 3 common resume formats - reverse-chronological, functional, and combination (also known as the hybrid).
• The reverse-chronological format is the most popular one in 2024, and we always recommend you go with that one.
• A functional resume focuses more on skills rather than work experience and is usually used by career changers or students.
• A combination resume is a mix of functional and reverse-chronological formats and puts equal emphasis on work experience and skill set.
• Both functional and combination resumes are not too popular, and applicant tracking systems have trouble reading them.

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