Resume Guides
Practical, plain-English advice on writing, formatting and tailoring your resume for US employers.
How to Write a Resume in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide
A practical, step-by-step guide to writing a resume for US jobs: format, sections, bullet points, skills and a final checklist.
Resume Formats Explained: Chronological, Functional and Combination
Which resume format should you use? Compare reverse-chronological, functional and combination resumes and learn when each one works.
How to Make an ATS-Friendly Resume
What applicant tracking systems look for and how to format your resume so its content is read correctly — headings, layout, keywords and file type.
Resume Summary Examples and How to Write Yours
How to write a strong resume summary in 2–4 sentences, with examples for experienced professionals, career changers and new graduates.
Skills to Put on a Resume (With Examples)
How to choose hard and soft skills for your resume, where to place them, and examples by job family.
Action Verbs for Resume Bullet Points
Strong action verbs to start resume bullet points, grouped by what you did, plus a formula for results-focused bullets.
How Long Should a Resume Be?
One page or two? Recommended resume length for students, mid-career professionals and executives in the US.
How to Write a Resume With No Experience
Write a strong first resume as a student or entry-level candidate using education, projects, volunteering and transferable skills.
Career Change Resume: How to Show Transferable Skills
How to write a resume when changing careers: target the new role, highlight transferable skills and reframe past experience.
How to Explain Employment Gaps on a Resume
Simple, honest ways to handle gaps in your work history on a resume and in interviews.