Summary/Objective

A concise and compelling paragraph (3-4 sentences) summarizing your key skills, experiences, and career goals. Tailor this to each specific job application. For experienced professionals, a *summary* highlighting accomplishments is best. For recent graduates or those changing careers, an *objective* outlining your career aspirations is more suitable.

Skills

• Technical Skills: List proficiency in software, programming languages, tools, etc. (e.g., Python, Java, SQL, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite). Group similar skills together.
• Soft Skills: Include relevant soft skills such as communication, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, critical thinking, time management, and adaptability. Provide brief examples if possible in other sections.

Experience

List your work experience in reverse chronological order (most recent first). For each position, include:

• [Job Title] | [Company Name] | [City, State] | [Dates of Employment (Month Year – Month Year)]
• A bulleted list of 3-6 impactful accomplishments and responsibilities. Use action verbs to start each bullet point (e.g., Managed, Developed, Implemented, Led, Increased, Reduced). Quantify your achievements whenever possible (e.g., “Increased sales by 15%”). Focus on results, not just tasks.

Example:

• Marketing Manager | ABC Company | Anytown, CA | June 2018 – Present
• Spearheaded marketing campaigns resulting in a 20% increase in lead generation.
• Managed a team of 5 marketing specialists, providing guidance and support.
• Developed and implemented a new social media strategy that increased engagement by 30%.

Education

List your educational qualifications in reverse chronological order. Include:

• [Degree Name] | [Major] | [University Name] | [City, State] | [Graduation Date (or Expected Graduation Date)]
• Relevant coursework, GPA (if above 3.5), honors, awards, or thesis title.

Example:

• Master of Science in Computer Science | University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | May 2023
• GPA: 3.8; Relevant coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Machine Learning, Database Systems; Thesis: “Efficient Algorithms for Large-Scale Data Analysis”

Projects (Optional)

Include this section if you have relevant personal or academic projects that showcase your skills. Use a format similar to the Experience section.

Awards and Recognition (Optional)

List any awards, scholarships, or recognitions you have received.

Volunteer Experience (Optional)

Include volunteer work to demonstrate your commitment to community involvement.

References

Available upon request.