Resume Tools & Templates
Your resume has one job: get you the interview. These free tools and templates help you write a clear, keyword-rich resume that passes automated screening and impresses a human reader in under ten seconds.
The 6-second resume test
Recruiters skim, they do not read. Put your strongest, most relevant information at the top: a one-line headline, a short summary, then your most recent and impressive experience. If the top third of your resume does not make your fit obvious, redesign it.
A template that works
1. Header — Name, role title, city, email, phone, and a link to your profile.
2. Summary — Two or three lines on who you are and the value you bring.
3. Experience — Reverse chronological. Each bullet starts with an action verb and ends with a result.
4. Skills — A tight list of the tools and abilities the job description asks for.
5. Education & certifications — Brief, recent first.
Action verbs that sell results
Replace weak phrases like "responsible for" with strong verbs:
Beat the ATS
Most large companies use an Applicant Tracking System to filter resumes before a person ever sees them. Use a simple single-column layout, standard section headings, and the exact keywords from the job posting. Avoid tables, images, and headers/footers that parsers often misread. Save as PDF unless told otherwise.