Education section
- List your most recent qualification first
- Include: Qualification name, Institution, Year completed (or “expected”)
- Example: Diploma in Business Administration, Cullen University College, 2025
Work experience section
For each role, include: Job Title, Company Name, Dates (Month/Year , Month/Year), then 3 or 4 bullet points describing what you did.
Use strong action verbs: Managed, Coordinated, Delivered, Increased, Trained, Reduced, Organized.
Focus on achievements, not just duties:
- ❌ “Responsible for customer service”
- ✅ “Handled 50+ customer inquiries daily, resolving 90% on first contact”
Skills section
List 6-10 relevant skills a mix of:
- Technical/hard skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Social Media Management, Bookkeeping)
- Soft skills (e.g., Team Leadership, Problem-Solving, Communication)
Only list skills you can genuinely demonstrate if asked about them in an interview.