10 writing tips to help you create a perfect resume or fill in a template

Select the best positions you’ve held instead of listing and include numbers that quantify that achievement. Add an “Achievements” or “Skills” section to highlight relevant achievements in your education, career or personal traits.

7. Cut irrelevant subheadings and sections

Some recommended sections may not be relevant to you depending on the stage of your career or you may wish to combine two sections if you can’t think of enough to say about it.

8. Choose appropriate margins

Use a one-inch margin size on all sides of your resume with single spaces between the lines. You can increase this if your resume looks too short but margins should never exceed two inches.

9. Proofread

Always proofread before submitting your application to ensure that there are no spelling or grammar mistakes. Get a friend to proofread it for you if you are not comfortable proofreading your own resume.

10. Tailor your resume for different jobs

You should tailor your application to the specific job that you are applying for instead of sending off the same application for a variety of different employers, especially if the jobs are in different sectors.