1. Header
Include:
- Full name
- Job title or specialization
- Phone number
- Email address
- Location (city/country only)
- LinkedIn / portfolio / website (optional)
2. Professional Summary
A short 3–4 sentence overview of who you are, your experience level, key strengths, and what you bring to the role.
Example:
Results-driven Digital Marketing Specialist with 4+ years’ experience improving organic traffic, managing paid campaigns, and leading content strategy. Skilled in Google Ads, SEO, and analytics. Proven ability to grow brand visibility and deliver measurable results.
3. Skills Section
List 6–12 relevant skills, divided into categories if helpful:
- Technical Skills: e.g., Python, AutoCAD, SQL, Adobe Suite
- Soft Skills: e.g., communication, teamwork, problem-solving
- Industry Skills: e.g., UX research, financial modeling, project planning
Use bullet points for readability.
4. Work Experience
For each role, include:
Job Title | Company | Location | Dates (Month/Year – Month/Year)
- Key responsibility or achievement
- Accomplishment with numbers (if possible)
- Skills/tools used
Use action verbs: Managed, improved, developed, led, implemented, created, optimized.
Achievement-focused bullet example:
- Increased customer retention by 22% by redesigning onboarding workflow.
- Managed £80k annual budget while reducing marketing costs by 15%.
5. Education
Include:
- Degree
- Institution
- Dates
- Optional: modules, dissertation, awards, GPA (if strong), certifications
6. Additional Sections
Add if relevant:
- Certifications (e.g., PMP, Google Analytics)
- Projects (helpful for tech, design, or students)
- Publications (academic CVs)
- Volunteer Work
- Languages
- Professional Memberships