How to Make a Resume

Build a clean, one-page resume that highlights your skills and gets you interviews.

1. Add a clear header

   Put your full name, phone number, professional email, city/state, and a LinkedIn URL at the top. Skip your full street address and date of birth.

2. Write a short summary

   Add two or three sentences naming your role, years of experience, and one standout strength. Tailor the wording to the job you are applying for.

3. List experience with results

   For each job, list title, company, and dates, then 3-5 bullets starting with action verbs (Led, Built, Cut). Include numbers like "cut load time 40%" wherever you can.

4. Add skills and education

   List relevant hard skills and tools, then your degree or certifications with the school and graduation year. Match keywords from the job posting so applicant tracking systems flag you.

5. Format and proofread

   Keep it to one page, use a single clean font (10-12pt), and save as a PDF named FirstName-LastName-Resume.pdf. Read it aloud once to catch typos.