How to Write a Basic Resume (in its simplest form)
Sep 14, 2020
Crafting a resume that passes both the applicant tracking system (ATS) and recruiter test doesn't have to be hard. With a few basic elements, you can create a resume that is straight to the point, makes it past the recruiting robots, and is impressive to the recruiter.
1. Contact Information
Your contact information should include your name, location, email address (a professional one), phone number, and link to your LinkedIn profile or portfolio.
2. Professional Headline + Summary
Your professional headline and summary should be filled with keyword rich text (words that people will search for and show up on search engines) that says exactly what you do, outlines your value add and the ways in which you can contribute to the company's success.
Your professional summary should provide the recruiter with a quick summary of what they can expect should they continue scanning your resume and what you can do for the organization. What are a few positive adjectives that describes...
