Choose a clean resume template
Add your full name
Add your phone number
Add your email address
Add your location
Add your LinkedIn profile
Write a short professional summary
List your work experience
Add your job titles
Add company names
Add employment dates
Add key responsibilities
Add measurable achievements
List your education
Add degrees or certifications
Add relevant skills
Include technical skills
Include soft skills
Add projects if relevant
Add volunteer experience if relevant
Add awards if relevant
Use action verbs
Use clear formatting
Keep it one to two pages
Tailor it to each job
Match keywords from the job posting
Proofread for errors
Save it as a PDF
Name the file professionally