American-style resume

Important points to remember

1. Contact Information:

Full name
Address (optional)
Phone number
Email address
LinkedIn profile (optional)

2. Summary or Objective (optional):

A brief statement summarizing your career goals and what you can bring to the job.

3. Professional Experience:

List your work experiences in reverse chronological order (most recent job first).
Include the name of the company, location, your job title, and dates of employment.
Use bullet points to highlight your key responsibilities and achievements.
Quantify your accomplishments with specific results and metrics when possible.

4. Education:

List your educational background in reverse chronological order.
Include the name of the institution, degree earned, major or field of study, graduation date, and GPA (if it's strong).

5. Skills:

Highlight relevant skills, including technical, soft, and language skills.
Group your skills under categories like "Technical Skills," "Languages," or "Soft Skills."

6. Certifications and Training (if applicable)

Include any relevant certifications, courses, or training programs you've completed.

7. Projects (if applicable):

Mention significant projects you've worked on, especially if they relate to the job you're applying for.
Provide details on your role, the project's purpose, and outcomes.

8. Awards and Honors (if applicable):

Include any relevant awards or honors you've received during your education or career.

9. Professional Memberships (if applicable):

List memberships in relevant professional organizations.

10. Publications or Presentations (if applicable):

Include any publications or presentations you've authored or contributed to.

11. Volunteer Work or Extracurricular Activities (optional):

Mention any relevant volunteer work or activities that demonstrate your skills and interests.

12. References:

You can either include references directly on your resume or indicate that they are available upon request.