We recommend using our Resume Builder to create a resume quickly and easily. Pick a template, answer a few prompts and download your resume in PDF, Word or TXT format.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind while you create your resume:

• Use the resume format that best showcases your abilities. Learn about the differences between the chronological resume, combination resume and functional resume to determine which format is right for you.
• Use powerful action verbs to describe your accomplishments. For example, instead of saying, “Responsible for managing a team of employees,” you can say, “Managed a team of employees, increasing productivity by 20% and reducing errors by 15%.”
• Use keywords from the job description throughout your resume to ensure that it is ATS-compliant. Use our free ATS resume checker to scan your resume for optimization opportunities.

Remember to keep your resume concise, relevant and visually appealing to catch the hiring manager’s attention.

Yes, you can easily make a resume on your phone with Sketch My Resume. Our builders are optimized for mobile devices, which means you can create a professional resume and cover letter from your smartphone or tablet.

Our resume, CV and cover letter templates are designed for easy viewing on mobile, so you won’t have to spend any time navigating formatting issues.

You can tap to add ready-made content suggestions to spend less time typing and easily toggle between templates without losing content or formatting.

When it’s time to download, your PDF won’t have any formatting or design errors and will look the same across all of your devices.

A resume template is a predesigned layout that provides a structure for organizing and presenting your professional information. Using a template ensures that your resume has consistent and polished formatting for a professional appearance.

Sketch My Resume offers a variety of professionally crafted, editable resume templates. Each template includes sections for key details such as contact information, a summary or objective, work experience, education, skills and certifications.

Our templates are customizable so that you can achieve your desired aesthetic. You can easily change the color, adjust the font style and size, modify line spacing and reorder sections to reflect your unique professional identity.

Our team strives considers ATS-friendly resume template best practices in mind, including readable fonts, clear section headings and simple bullet points. This can increase the chances that your resume will pass automated screening tools many employers use to evaluate applicant qualifications.

Resumes can vary in appearance depending on the format, design and content. However, most resumes follow a similar structure and include the following sections:

• Header with contact information: Add your name, email address, city and state of residence and links to any professional portfolios or online profiles.
• Resume summary: Your resume summary communicates your value and top strengths as an employee in two to three sentences.
• Work experience: List your work history with your job title, company and dates of employment. Add three to five bullet points highlighting your accomplishments and responsibilities under each role.
• Skills: To write the best resume skills section, find the required skills from the job posting, match them to your abilities and list them in bullet points.
• Education: Present your education credentials in reverse-chronological order with the name of the institution where you earned your degree.

Check out what your resume should look like for additional guidance from career advice experts.

In most cases, a one-page resume is preferred and your resume should not exceed two pages, particularly if you have minimal work experience.

Most recruiters recommend only including the last 10 years of experience on your resume to keep the content relevant, concise and focused on your most recent skills and achievements.

This ensures that employers see the experience that best aligns with today’s job market and prevents your resume from appearing outdated or overwhelming.

If you’re a seasoned professional with significant relevant experience in your field, you can create a two-page resume that exemplifies your career progression.

Check out how long a resume should be for guidance from career advice experts on achieving the ideal length.

Building a resume using Sketch My Resume’s free Resume Builder is quick and easy. You’ll be guided by prompts during the entire process. Follow the steps below to get started:

• Click on “Build my resume” to start crafting a new resume, or “Import existing resume” to instantly transfer your existing resume content to one of our professional templates.
• Select your years of experience. Our builder will show you templates to showcase your strengths, experience and skills.
• Pick a template or skip to choose one later. Either way, you can change the template at any time, and the builder will automatically transfer your information.
• Add your contact information, work history and education.
• Click to add industry-specific skills, work history bullet points and a resume summary. Add additional sections such as certifications and languages.
• Download your completed resume in the file format you need. If you want to look at your resume with fresh eyes, save it and return to the document later.

We have extensive resources to help you get started. Check out our interview guide and networking advice for additional job-search support.