Resume Examples & Samples for Every Job Title

Think of a resume example as a foundation for your own resume. Use it as a model for organizing each section of your document, and follow the example’s lead for presenting your qualifications, right down to the short, punchy phrases and bullet points. A good resume example geared toward a specific job will also offer good suggestions on skills and accomplishments you should consider including in your own resume.

Writing your resume boils down to three major steps:

• Picking the right format to present your resume
• Selecting a template for your resume that’s appropriate for the job and industry you’re applying to
• Filling in each section of your resume based on keywords and other important information that fits with what the employer wants

For a complete breakdown of how to write your resume from start to finish, use our handy Resume-Writing Guide.

Above all else, employers will be looking for the answer to one question: Are you the right person for the job? To that end, your resume should address as much of the job’s major requirements and responsibilities as possible. Highlight skills and accomplishments from previous jobs that match what the potential job is looking for. Avoid listing activities or abilities that aren’t relevant to the job you want. On a similarly important note, use a straightforward, professional layout for your resume, and stay away from fancy graphics or fonts that might confuse employers. Finally, remember that hiring managers usually only take a few seconds to scan a resume, so keep your document concise — two pages max.

• A list of references: While references can be helpful in a job search, a resume is not the place to list them. Keep a separate list of references on hand — if employers want them, they’ll most likely ask you to submit them separately.
• Too much personal information: A resume only requires your name, contact phone and email address, town and city of residence, and a link to your job networking profile or portfolio page if needed. Avoid including important information that can be trouble in the wrong hands, such as your date of birth, marital status, your religion, or information about personal interests that don’t relate to the job.
• Jargon-y words or phrases: Writing that you’re a “best-in-class” employee doesn’t give recruiters much insight about how good you actually are. Always use facts and figures to show how you’re good at what you do. “Provided exceptional, unparalleled customer service” says a lot less than “Handled 50+ customer calls per day for company that earned five-star satisfaction ratings on Trust Pilot,”

• Typos and grammatical mistakes: You’d be surprised at how often even a single misspelling can torpedo a resume. Proofread your resume a few times before you send it in. You can also use the tools in our Resume Builder to review your document.
• Inaccurate or exaggerated information: If you provide information that’s outdated or incorrect, it reflects poorly on your attention to detail (and let’s face it, attention to detail is a key skill for almost any job). And if you try “fibbing” a bit about your accomplishments, it can lead to some serious consequences.
• Using a “one-size-fits-all” resume: Every job is different, so every resume you send in for a job application should be different. Always update your resume every time you send it in for a new job, focusing on skills and work experiences that address what the job needs.