Resume Examples, Templates and Writing Guides
Role-by-role resume examples with free Word downloads, job duties you can adapt, and clear answers to every resume question.
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Resume examples
Full sample resumes for 51 jobs, each with a free Word template.
Accountant resume example
Accounting resume example for a staff accountant with month-end close, reconciliations, GAAP and NetSuite, plus CPA candidate phrasing and a free template.
Open Example + Word templateAdministrative Assistant resume example
An administrative assistant resume example with calendar, travel, expense and office management results, plus summaries, bullets, skills and a template.
Open Example + Word templateAttorney resume example
An attorney resume example for a litigation associate with bar admissions, trial and motion results, summaries for new lawyers and a free Word template.
Open Example + Word templateBarista resume example
See a barista resume example with drinks per shift, ticket times and latte art, plus no-experience summaries, bullets, skills and a free Word template.
Open Example + Word templateBartender resume example
See a bartender resume example with sales per shift, pour cost and ID checks, plus summaries for barbacks and new bartenders, skills and a free template.
Open Example + Word templateCamp Counselor resume example
See a camp counselor resume example with cabin size, lifeguard and first aid credentials, plus summaries for first-timers, skills and a free Word template.
OpenJob descriptions for resumes
Duties and bullet points you can adapt for 10 common jobs.
Administrative Assistant job description
Administrative assistant job description for resume use: duties, quantified bullet examples, software and soft skills to list, and a sample job posting.
Open Job descriptionBank Teller job description
The job of a bank teller in resume terms: 15 duties, quantified bullets for new and head tellers, key skills, a sample job posting and tips.
Open Job descriptionBartender job description
Bartender duties and responsibilities for your resume, with quantified bullet examples, skills to list and a realistic sample bartender job posting.
Open Job descriptionCashier job description
Cashier job description for your resume: 15 duties, quantified bullets for entry level and experienced cashiers, top skills, a sample posting and tips.
Open Job descriptionCustomer Service Representative job description
Customer service representative job description for resume use: duties, quantified bullets, hard and soft skills, and a sample call center job posting.
Open Job descriptionData Entry Clerk job description
Data entry job profile and sample JD with resume-ready duties, quantified bullets, top skills and tips for data entry clerks and operators.
OpenResume writing guides
Skills, summaries, length, format, promotions, certifications and more.
25 Resume Objective Examples
See 25 resume objective examples for students, career changers and entry-level jobs, plus when an objective still makes sense and how it beats vague goals.
Open GuideBest Font for a Resume, Margins and Format Rules
Find the best font for a resume, the right resume margins and spacing, PDF vs Word advice, a format comparison table and an ATS-safe checklist.
Open GuideFirst Resume With No Experience
Write your first resume with no experience: step-by-step typing help, what to list instead of jobs, and 2 full sample resumes you can adapt.
Open GuideHow Far Back Should a Resume Go? The 10 to 15 Year Rule
Most resumes should cover the last 10 to 15 years. Learn when to include older jobs, how many jobs to list, and when to take high school off your resume.
Open GuideHow Many Pages Should a Resume Be? Length Rules for 2026
One page or two? See how many pages your resume should be by experience level, the federal two-page limit, and margin and font settings that save space.
Open GuideHow to List a Promotion on a Resume
Learn how to list a promotion on a resume with three formats: stacked titles under one employer, separate entries and a promotion bullet, with examples.
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