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Build a résumé that sounds like you

A good résumé helps someone understand what you did, what changed because of your work and what you hope to do next. Start with clarity instead of decoration.

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Start with the role

Read the job description and identify the skills and responsibilities that overlap with your actual experience.

Show what you contributed

Use a short action-and-result format. Explain the problem, your contribution and the result; include a number only if you can support it.

Make it easy to scan

Use clear headings for experience, education and skills. Place your most relevant information near the top.

Check before sharing

Review dates, spelling, contact information, links and formatting. Save a readable PDF when an employer requests it.

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