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What is a resume?
A resume is a one- to two-page document that formalizes and summarizes your work experience, skills and education. When you submit a resume for a job application, you’re showing employers what you’re capable of doing and the abilities you possess that allow you to fulfill the job responsibilities.
Whether you’re attaching a resume to an email or filling out a job application that asks you to submit a resume online, having a complete professional resume is crucial.
Advantages of using My Perfect Resume
1 Professional, customizable templates
Stand out with My Perfect Resume’s eye-catching templates! Building an impressive resume has never been easier or faster.
2 Expertly crafted phrases
Don’t get stuck writing about your work experience. Our Resume Builder has pre-written, industry-specific bullet points to create an impressive resume.
3 Popular format downloads
Need your resume in PDF, word, or an image file? You’re in control with multiple export and download options.
4 Optimize your resume
With resume score and resume check, we’ll rate the strength of your resume and guide you through actionable steps to create a resume that showcases your best professional self!
5 Customize your resume to the job
Copy and paste a job description from any listing and get a job-specific resume match score. We’ll guide you through tailoring your resume for the job!
6 Up your application game
With Smart Apply, we’ll help you find an opportunity, customize your resume, create a matching cover letter, and download your documents. We’ll even send you to the web page where you can apply!
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The components of a professional resume
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What else can My Perfect
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Customize your resume to the job
Whether you need to add new sections or change the template’s color, our app gives you expert guidance to ensure your resume fits the job.
Up your application game
Customize, autofill and apply for jobs using your resume with the help of My Perfect Resume’s Chrome extension
Follow our expert resume advice.
Covering every aspect of the resume process, our How to Write a Resume article will give you all you need to take full advantage of our resume tools.
Get your resume in the right format.
Create a resume that’s formatted to best display your strengths using our resume formats guide and examples.
Create your perfect CV.
Is the employer requesting a CV instead of a resume? Our resume builder is also the perfect tool to create a professional CV. Just check our CV templates and CV examples to get started.
Get all the career advice you need.
We don’t just help you create a resume, our Career Center has more than 1,000 job how-to and tip articles, from best interview practices to finding the right job.
Top resume examples for every job and industry
A resume example can give you a great head-start on composing your own resume because it shows how you can format your information and gives you ideas on what to include. We have professional resume examples for a variety of jobs and industries so you can see what applicants in your field write — just select from these popular categories, or go to our resume examples page for hundreds of more examples.
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5 tips for making a resume
Tailor your resume for the job application.
Before you write (or update) your resume, look through the job description. Note the skills required for the role and its responsibilities. Match your own experiences and skills up with these requirements and feature them in your resume.
For more tips on how to tailor your resume for the job, see our article How to Create a Targeted Resume.
Nail your professional resume summary.
Remember, the resume summary is your first opportunity to make the right impression with your resume, so emphasize your best qualities up front. Explain who you are as a professional, and the top abilities and accomplishments that show why you’re the right person for the job.
Create a resume that shows how you use your skills.
Listing major skills such as “loan application management” is important on any professional resume, but for more impact, show them how good you are at what you do. Explain how you put your skills into action in your work achievements or responsibilities. For example: “Managed loan applications for 50+ clients a week for the credit union.”
For more on including accomplishments, see our article How to Include Accomplishments on Your Resume.
Create an impactful professional resume with action verbs and numbers.
Your word choice can help you better present your skills and experience. Use active verbs (e.g., “managed” or “led”) and numbers in your resume (e.g., “Improved company efficiency by 50%” or “managed team of 15 junior employees”) to give your accomplishments more context.
Give your resume the right look.
All the right content in your resume can mean little if it has a sloppy or confusing layout. Use a professional resume template as a foundation and avoid unusual fonts or design flourishes that might throw off recruiters (or the tracking systems they use to scan job resumes).
Say hello with a perfect cover letter
Having a strong cover letter that complements your resume can turn recruiters’ heads your way — let’s create it together. We have hundreds of cover letter examples to inspire you, dozens of cover letter templates made by professionals and a Cover Letter Builder to help you get the job done in just 15 minutes.
FAQ
Why is MyPerfectResume a great online resume tool?
Our Resume Builder is an all-in-one solution that helps you do everything: We give you employer-ready resume templates for your resume, provide job-specific suggestions for filling out your document, and give you the flexibility to create different versions of your resume, save them, and download them in the file format you need.
How do I create a resume?
- Use a format that best showcases your abilities. Whether you’re a first-time job seeker or an experienced senior-level employee, what you emphasize in your resume is critical — and that’s where resume formats come in. Before using our resume tools, check whether you’re better suited to use a chronological resume, combination resume or functional resume format.
- Address the job’s needs while highlighting your unique skills and strengths. You’ll never go wrong by showing employers you’re a good fit for the job. In your resume, feature a resume summary, skills and work history examples that demonstrate abilities and experiences that match the job’s requirements. For more advice in this area, visit our Resume How-to section.
- Make sure your resume passes the ATS test. Many employers now use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to scan resumes. To pass ATS, you need a resume that’s organized, readable and contains keywords that match the job’s needs. Use our expert-designed templates to have the perfect layout, and follow our resume keyword tips to ensure your resume is ready for the ATS spotlight.
Is it a CV or a resume?
In the U.S., a CV and a resume are two different documents. A CV — also known as a curriculum vitae — is a detailed and long document mostly used for jobs in academia, healthcare and sciences. In contrast, a resume is a “snapshot” of your professional career highlights and is requested by most employers. A CV can be ten pages long, but a resume is, at most, only two pages long. Whatever you may need, My Perfect Resume has great tools to create both.
How long should a resume be?
In most cases, a resume should be no longer than two pages. If you don’t have a lot of work experience, it’s okay to have a one-page resume. But if you’re a career professional with plenty of relevant experience in your field, you can create a two-page resume that accommodates your growth.
If you use our Resume Builder, you can always preview your resume before you save and download it, making sure it looks its best no matter its length.
Do I need to include a cover letter with my resume?
We always recommend including a cover letter in your application, even if the employer doesn’t request it. Cover letters are a great way to expand on what’s written in your resume and elaborate on your career highlights, explain your interest in the job and truly market yourself to the hiring manager or recruiter.
Our user-friendly Cover Letter Builder will help you construct a letter that perfectly complements your resume. We also have a detailed How to Write a Cover Letter article filled with examples and tips to put together a perfect cover letter from beginning to end.
