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Hiring managers say, “We need to talk to this person.”
In this video, we’ll walk you through how to structure your résumé, show real impact, and tailor it so it doesn’t just get read—it gets results.
First up: structure.
Nine times out of ten, you should use reverse chronological order. That means your most recent job goes first, then you work backwards.
But if you’re changing careers, have gaps in employment, or want to highlight specific strengths, a functional or hybrid résumé focused on skills rather than job history might work better.
For each job, include:
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Job title
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Company name
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Location
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Start and end dates
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Three to six well-structured bullet points
Use action verbs and metrics.
Before: Assisted customers daily.
After: Assisted 200+ customers daily, resolving product issues and increasing satisfaction scores by 15%.
Big difference, right?
Now let’s talk content.
Every bullet should answer “So what?”
Just saying you did something isn’t enough—you need to show impact.
Use the format: action verb + task + result.
Examples:
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Reduced delivery times by 20% by streamlining the logistics process.
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Led a team of five to launch a product that generated $30,000 in sales.
No numbers? No problem.
Use improvements, feedback you’ve received, efficiencies you’ve created—anything that shows you made a difference.
Generic résumés won’t win jobs. You have to tailor them.
Read the job ad like a detective.
Pick out the key skills and responsibilities, then mirror those in your bullet points.
Use keywords to get through ATS (applicant tracking systems).
If this part feels overwhelming, you’re not alone.
Tools like Enhancv’s résumé and cover letter builder can extract keywords and help you integrate them with metrics into your bullet points.
This way, you speak the same language as employers and algorithms.
Quick wins:
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Use a clean, readable template—no fancy graphics needed.
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Focus on jobs from the last 10–15 years.
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Proofread like your career depends on it (because it does).
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If you’ve got gaps, use a combination format or highlight freelancing, study, or volunteer work.
Remember:
Your résumé isn’t a biography.
It’s a sales pitch—one that tells a story of growth, impact, and relevance.
Read the full guide on Enhancv.com
