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We asked a career expert to build the perfect resume. Here's a template you can use to update your CV and land a dream job.
We asked a career expert to build the perfect resume. Here's a template you can use to update your CV and land a dream job.
Áine Cain,Shayanne Gal,Allana AkhtarAug 6, 2020, 18:54 IST
Career expert Amanda Augustine designed the perfect resume.Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Using a sample resume to help you spruce up your own doesn't mean it has to be bland.
Business Insider and career expert Amanda Augustine put together a strong sample resume as inspiration for job seekers.
A good resume can be hard to find — so here's a solid sample resume to help you get started.
After all, your resume is your key to new and exciting job opportunities.
Business Insider and Amanda Augustine — a career expert and spokesperson at TopResume — put together the following resume for all current and future job seekers.
While resumes should be tailored to the industry you're in, the one below offers a helpful guide for entry- and mid-level professionals with three to five years of relevant work experience.
Follow these tips to make the perfect resume:
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Include a URL to your professional online profile.
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Use consistent branding.
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Include a single phone number and email address.
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Include an executive summary instead of an objective statement.
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Use reverse chronological order.
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Use keywords like 'forecasting' and 'strategic planning.'
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Provide company descriptions.
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Do not list achievements in dense blocks of text.
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Quantify your achievements.
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Format your Accomplishment as result-and-then-cause.
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Use white space to draw the reader's eyes to important points.