How to Write a Resume in English

Style and formatting of a resume in English are often different than those written in other languages. These steps explain how you can build a standard resume in English language.

Step 1

Write about professional experience, paid or not paid, full time or part time. Speak about your responsibilities, job title and company name.

Step 2

Write about education. Include diplomas and any other certificates you obtained, important courses names, school names relevant for the job you are applying for.

Step 3

Include other achievements and your membership in organizations.

Step 4

Choose the most relevant abilities you have for the job you are applying for. These are the most important points of your resume.

Step 5

Start your resume. Include your full name, address, phone number, email, birth date, marital status and nationality.

Step 6

Write an objective. This is a short sentence about the job you are applying for.

Step 7

Create a brief description about your education, including important information (diploma type) that is relevant to the job.

Step 8

Do a list with all your professional experience. Start with the most recent job. Focus on the relevant abilities and don't forget to mention information about company, job title and your responsibilities.

Step 9

Mention other relevant information like known foreign languages, PC knowledge, etc.

Step 10

Briefly describe your hobbies and your main points of interest.

Step 11

Finish with this sentence: References available upon request.

Other tips to build a resume in English

It would be ideal not to exceed one page. Two pages resumes are accepted when you have many jobs and a varied experience. To create professional and positive impression spacing, aligning and presentation are very important when you write a resume in English. Use dynamic and action verbs like: conducted, established, facilitated, attained, accomplished, founded, managed etc. Don't use the personal pronoun "I", use past tense verbs: "Established and managed a new sales department for the region."

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