For structure, its always good to keep it clean and simple. Make sure to highlight your skills, experience, and education. Id suggest focusing on accomplishments rather than just job duties. As for tools, I have used Canva before it has some great templates to get you started.

Clean, Simple, Black and White, the more you stand out the better your chances of getting rejected, make your resume based on the Job Title you want not the individual job posting. No summary (unless you are switching industries) or skills sections.

Source, I am a Corporate Recruiter

Like others have said use a simple format. Stick to one column with black and white text. No designs. A lot of companies use ATS to initially scan resumes to see how well they match with the job requirements so it’s important that they can read the format, left to right without any issues. Kantan hq has a good ATS template for Google doc and word. I used them for resume writing too. ChatGPT is also helpful. Just don’t copy and paste in full. Make sure to personalize it, otherwise your resume will look like all the other resumes that use ChatGPT.

Use ChatGPT!!!

There are templates available in the moderator comment FYI.

I like this site. Free if you don’t go over 1 page. It suggests sections that might inspire you. https://novoresume.com

Google docs has templates that are pretty nice

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https://www.reddit.com/r/resumes/wiki/index/faq#wiki_building_a_professional-looking_resume

This link should help

1. Google your job title on job posting sites (like Indeed) for examples on what companies consider to be the most important of responsibilities for that role.

List top responsibilities but keep it brief. Larger companies use software in their applicant tracking systems to word search when looking for candidates.

Rinse and repeat for other roles.

2. Take off any jobs that you worked that don't really apply. For instance, working that second job stocking shelves if you are a computer programmer.

3. Don't list your high school education.

4. Keep your hobbies off unless they directly apply to the position or tie to the industry you're looking to work in.

(Edit, pre post the numbering looks right. Once I hit save it shows "1" twice. You get the gist.)

Mention results, things you achieved, what your responsibilities were in previous jobs.

Using a template and a thesaurus

Have excellent cocksucking skills

Don't lie. Keep it brief, maximum two pages. Keep details for a cover letter or interview. That gives you more to talk about and explain. The document should tantalise an employer so that they want to talk to you. If it is too long, they won't read it. It is not your autobiography.

I've few profiles suggestions on Instagram that you can go through. They have resume and CV templates in their link. Those are one gem of a page.. Not only they help with resume, they guide you with amazing job related content.

@jerryjhlee @jonathanwordsofwisdom @gauravashisha

I second @jonathanwordsofwisdom one of my favorite content creators around the subject of resumes and cover letters.

Be careful. Computers also look at resumes and the most boring simple templates are what the computers are trained to accept. You can try to fancy it up but also keep a boring simple version as well.

Also, to add of this idea. Try calling your local library or community college, it's not uncommon for them to host classes on resume' building.

https://ocs.fas.harvard.edu/resumes-cvs-cover-letters

Everything you will ever need is right there, best resource that’s publicly available. Videos as well as templates to work with.

All this info is great and I did the same. I also got my friend, who is incredibly articulate and eloquent to polish mine off (the CV) Its astounding the difference it made. Maybe you can ask someone to word yours differently.

Having read through hundreds of them, let me offer you my two best tips. First, grab my attention immediately. I like an "opening statement" or "mission" or "synopsis" at the beginning. Make it great, informative and succinct...a reason to keep reading. Second? Tie practically everything you mention about yourself back to a result. I don't give a dang if you can C++, build a rafter, weld stuff together, sell a product, care for a patient or whatever else it is you do. I want to know the RESULT of your skill. It shows me you're thinking about the outcome and bigger picture of your work, not just the work itself.

Sure. Say, for example, something as "mundane" as stocking grocery shelves. You didn't pick things up and put them down, you ensured access to product for customers in a fast paced retail setting. Or, for example, say you work in a call center. You could say you answered calls and provided customer service. Or you could say that you resolved complex and varied customer needs, resulting in higher WidgetsRUs customer satisfaction. (If you can provide a metric you got from an employee review or other system used to measure performance that makes you look good, do it.) It's not just about your action - it's things like why you did it, who for and the organizational benefit you provided.

I volunteer doing resume "quantification" with college grads for my Alma mater and I'd be down to take a look at yours as well :)

I can proof read and suggest edits no problem

Sure thing! I can give you a few pointers. Message me

My wife and I are both young professionals, I (27M) am a lead engineer for an automotive company, she (23F) is a data scientist for a hospital. We both have extensive interviewing skills along with knowledge on how to tailor a resume to what you want.

If you want to send me you resume and ideally a job description of what types of jobs you want we can look it over for you. We have helped many of our friends with their resume with success. Good luck on your job hunt!

For which profession? Resumes will vastly vary from profession to profession. A resume for a camera operator will be vastly different to that of a software engineer.

In the first decade of this century, I had seen so many resumes that I still think I could've made good money critiquing/editing resumes for job hunters, particularly in my field. But I specifically want to point out that things change over time. The desire for a cover sheet or more than one page for a resume wanes and waxes over time. The use of machines to scan your resume for all the right buzzwords at least used to be a thing that kept increasing, if only for certain markets.

I'm really glad to find out r/resumes and the other resources people have posted here exist, because I'd expect them to give you good guidance in those regards.

All that said, if you're interested in a US state or federal job, I have repeatedly been told that if the job posting says x, y, and z are required areas of expertise/experience, you absolutely need to address that in your resume, or else it'll get dropped. Don't just ignore it because you don't have tons of experience with it-- watch some Youtube videos, read some blogs, or whatever, so you can honestly include it without exaggerating your experience. (And, should you get the job, and that topic is a big deal, get up to snuff on it ASAP!)

Best of luck!

Google Harvard resume. They have free resources

You should explore more on r/resumes. *I'm not an expert, but I've been long time lurker on that subreddit

Indeed has a great little section of their website/app where they will help you build a résumé, edit it, and save it as a PDF.

I found it very helpful. Maybe you will too, OP!

There’s a lot you can do to get around that problem and since you’re looking for work that is semi-relates to what you’re currently doing.

There’s a great template in the wiki along with a resume writing guide that I think you will find helpful.

Funny... I'm sitting here thinking: "Only reading through one job on a resume would be nice."

Put a custom summary at the top. "Library clerk seeking to transition into a xyz position in the abc industry."

Add a skills section.

Volunteer for some holiday activities. Put them in the volunteering section of your resume.

A 4 year stay is a positive thing - it shows commitment. I’ve been in the workforce significantly longer and feel a little nervous about slight job-hopping tendencies, so I guess the grass is always greener!

When you’re listing your bullet points, try to focus on achievements rather than duties. Try to bring out skills relevant to the job you’re applying for, e.g. IT related projects at the library for IT help desk positions.

Also, highlight any educational and volunteering experience, even if it’s not particularly long term. Good luck! Sounds like you’ve got a solid start to your career.

Did you do different projects during your time there, or get promoted and get given new roles?

Break your 4 years into sections

Hell that's good on a resume! Include any volunteer work youve done (or go volunteer for a day so tou can include it) and include relevant coursework. Resumes dont really need to be longer than a page unless you have like 25 years experience in something

I ask for templates and professional advice or free resume critique, because I am not confident enough in building my own resume. Also, it is more efficient for me. If you wanted to try what I used I'll give you their link.

Google docs.

MS Excel.

Google "Classic Resume Templates" avoid flashy templates, avoid two column templates. A good basic template is in my step-by-step guide below:

I am a Professional Resume Writer and Career Coach - Here are Some Tips : Resume (1)
A Step-by-Step Guide for the Entry-Level Resume (College Grads / Internship Seekers) : Resume
So You're Thinking of Hiring a Resume Writer - Here is What You Should Know : Resume

Do not spend your money.

Honestly, this subreddit is a large community with a very diverse set of experience. Here's my recommendation:

Spend the next couple of days reading as many resumes as you can that get posted here. Every single one, doesn't matter if it's related to your background or not. Read every single comment, positive and negative. After a while of doing this, you should have an understanding of what makes a good resume "good". Make an honest attempt at a resume and then share it here. You'll likely get feedback on it to make improvements.

I'm a believer that you probably shouldn't pay any website for resume building. Maybe I'll catch some heat for that view here, but using LaTeX on sites like Overleaf is incredibly intuitive, it's free, and many of the templates people have posted look perfect.

A relative found out that a freemium website for resumes had been charging a few dollars per month for YEARS. She logged in once and forgot about it.

The lesson here is to pay attention to your statements and consider using disposable card number services.

fiverr, worked for me and my buddy

I’m subscribing to this post, good question!