What is a Resume
A resume is a short document that shows your skills, work experience, and education. It helps employers understand what you can do and why you’re a good fit for a job. It represents your first step during the application process toward a job you’re interested in.
Types of Resumes
There are three main types that we will be covering in this toolkit, these include: Chronological, Skill-based and Combinational Resume.
People with stable work experience
People who want to highlight career advancement and development path
People who are currently working in a position similar to past experience
People with skills but lack formal work experience (such as fresh graduates, career changers)
People with job vacancies, frequent job hopping or non-traditional work experience
Freelancers, volunteers, project workers experience
People who change careers or industries
People with rich skills but discontinuous work experience
People with freelance, volunteer or project experience
Resume Tips
Keep It Short
Stick to 1–2 pages max. Employers scan fast — make every word count.
Use a Readable Font
Choose fonts like Cambria, Calibri, or Times New Roman, size 12 or larger.
Highlight Your Skills
Include both hard and soft skills in a dedicated section — this helps show what you can do.
Show Results
Use numbers or data to prove your accomplishments.
Example: “Increased sales by 20%” or “Trained 15 new staff.”
Customize Every Time
Tailor your resume to the job — match your skills to what the employer is looking for.
Skip Personal Details
Avoid pictures, pronouns (I, me), or private info like age or marital status.
Use Action Words
Start bullet points with strong verbs like led, created, improved, solved, trained.
Use Keywords for ATS
Include keywords from the job posting so your resume gets past Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
Proofread
Spelling or grammar errors can hurt your chances. Always double-check before sending.
Save as PDF
Save your resume as a PDF to keep the format consistent. Tip: In Word or Google Docs, go to File → Save As / Download → PDF.
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