How can I write a somewhat professional resume?

[Anonymous]

quit on job on march 19th.

i'm not looking for a new job yet but i want to update my resume so when i start looking for a job my resume has been updated already.

does anyone have any useful tips for me?

[Anonymous]

Certainly! Here are some tips for writing a professional resume:

1. Start with a clear header: Include your name, address, phone number, and email address at the top of your resume.

2. Write a summary or objective statement: This should be a brief statement that highlights your experience, skills, and career goals.

3. Focus on your work experience: List your previous jobs in reverse chronological order, including your job title, company name, and employment dates. For each job, include bullet points that describe your responsibilities and accomplishments.

4. Highlight your skills: Include a section that lists your skills, such as computer skills, language proficiency, or project management abilities.

5. Use action verbs: When describing your work experience, use strong action verbs, such as "created," "managed," and "implemented," to emphasize your accomplishments.

6. Keep it concise: A resume should be no longer than two pages, so focus on the most important information and be concise in your writing.

7. Use a professional format: Choose a clean, easy-to-read font and use bullet points to organize your information.

Remember to proofread your resume for spelling and grammar errors, and have someone else review it for feedback. Good luck with your job search!

Here’s a sample resume format and content as follows:

Header:

[Full Name]
[Address]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]

Summary/Objective:

[Short statement highlighting your experience, skills, and career goals]

Work Experience:

[Job Title], [Company Name], [Employment Dates]

- [Bullet point describing a responsibility or accomplishment]
- [Bullet point describing a responsibility or accomplishment]
- [Bullet point describing a responsibility or accomplishment]

[Job Title], [Company Name], [Employment Dates]

- [Bullet point describing a responsibility or accomplishment]
- [Bullet point describing a responsibility or accomplishment]
- [Bullet point describing a responsibility or accomplishment]

Education:

[Degree], [Major], [School Name], [Graduation Date]

Skills:

[Skill 1]
[Skill 2]
[Skill 3]

References:

[Name], [Relationship], [Phone Number], [Email Address]
[Name], [Relationship], [Phone Number], [Email Address]
[Name], [Relationship], [Phone Number], [Email Address]

Remember to customize your resume to fit the specific job you're applying for and use a clean and easy-to-read font, such as Times New Roman or Arial.

[Nikki1989]

I made my resume using a Microsoft Word template. It is not hard to do.

[Asker]

i made one just now not the best. but hopefully its good enough

[Zodiac10]

I don't recommend all the MS templates as they can add objects and be colorful. Those things get your resume kicked out of an ATS.

www.myperfectresume.com/resume/templates/basic

These are all pretty basic and easy to read. I'd prefer not having the lines though because it can transfer over as an object to a difference computer and I already explained why that's negative.

[Zodiac10]

For in person it can be colorful but online make sure it's just black and white