ATS-Friendly Resume Format

[Your Name]
[City, State] | [Phone Number] | [Email Address] | [LinkedIn Profile] | [Portfolio or Personal Website]

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Professional Summary

• Write a brief 2–3 sentence summary of your professional background.

• Highlight key accomplishments, skills, and strengths that make you a strong candidate.

• Focus on quantifiable achievements (e.g., percentages, numbers) and relevant skills.

• Avoid using personal pronouns like "I" or "my."

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Core Competencies

• List key skills that are directly relevant to the job you're applying for.

• Use keywords from the job description to increase the chances of your resume being picked up by ATS systems.

• These can be both technical skills and soft skills (e.g., "Project Management," "Data Analysis," "Customer Relations").

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Professional Experience

For each job, follow this structure:
[Job Title]
[Company Name] | [Location] | [Dates of Employment]

• Use bullet points to describe your responsibilities and achievements.

• Focus on measurable results (e.g., “Increased sales by 20%” or “Reduced customer complaints by 15%”).

• Begin each bullet point with an action verb (e.g., "Led," "Managed," "Implemented").

• Tailor this section to the job description, using similar language and terms.

[Previous Job Title]
[Company Name] | [Location] | [Dates of Employment]

• Repeat the structure above for each past job, highlighting different achievements.

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Education

[Degree Title]
[University Name] | [Graduation Date]

• Include any relevant coursework, honors, or academic achievements, if applicable.

• You may also list your GPA if it’s particularly strong and relevant to the position.

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Certifications

• List any relevant certifications you hold.

• Include the certification name, issuing organization, and the date you obtained the certification.

• If certifications are highly relevant to the job, make sure they are placed near the top of your resume.

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Technical Skills

• List relevant software, tools, or platforms you’re proficient in.

• Prioritize those that are mentioned in the job description or are industry-standard tools.

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Additional Information (Optional)

• Use this section to include any other relevant information, such as:

  • Languages spoken

  • Volunteer work

  • Publications

  • Conferences attended

  • Awards or honors

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