How To Format A Resume? (All Sections)
A good resume should be plain and simple. Use clear font, headings, bullet points. Put your most relevant experience and skills at the top. So that recruiter can find them quickly.
* Contact Information: Name, phone number, professional email, location.
* Professional Summary: Write 2 to 3 short sentences about your experience, main skills.
* Work Experience: List your most recent job first. Include your job title, company, dates, and achievement.
* Education: Add your degree, school, graduation year.
* Skills: List skills that match the job description.
* Projects: Fresh graduates can mention project, what you did, and the tools or skills used.
* Certifications: Include relevant certifications.
* Additional Sections: Add languages, volunteer work, awards..
Date Formatting Tips:
* Date format for experience: January 2024 – March 2026 or May 2020 – Present
* Date format For education: B.Sc. in Computer Science | 2020 – 2024. Avoid formats like 01/2024 or 2024/01.
