To write a resume in 2025, follow these key steps:
- Choose a resume format, with the reverse-chronological format recommended in most cases.
- Include correct and professional contact details such as job title, professional email, LinkedIn or portfolio links, but no headshot.
- Write a strong resume summary (or objective if entry-level), highlighting relevant skills, experience, and achievements.
- List work experience in reverse-chronological order, including job title, company name and location, dates, and bullet points of achievements/responsibilities. Use action verbs and quantify results where possible.
- Add a relevant skills section with both hard and soft skills tailored to the job description.
- Keep education brief, focusing on recent or highest degree.
- Optionally add sections like languages, certifications, projects to stand out.
- Consider including a well-crafted cover letter to supplement the resume.
These steps help create a concise, targeted, and impactful resume that passes Applicant Tracking Systems and appeals to hiring managers.
