CORPORATE PROFESSIONAL TRADITIONAL RESUME TEMPLATE =================================================== [YOUR FULL NAME] [Your Phone Number] | [Your Email Address] | [City, State] [LinkedIn Profile URL - Optional] PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY -------------------- [Write 2-3 sentences describing your professional background and expertise. Example: "Experienced marketing professional with 8+ years driving digital campaigns for Fortune 500 companies. Proven track record of increasing brand engagement by 150% and generating $5M in annual revenue. Expert in social media strategy, content marketing, and data analytics."] WORK EXPERIENCE --------------- [Your Job Title] [Company Name] | [City, State] | [Month Year] - [Month Year or "Present"] • [Achievement with quantified result - Example: "Increased quarterly sales by 35% through implementation of new CRM system, generating $2.4M in additional revenue"] • [Project or initiative you led - Example: "Led cross-functional team of 12 to launch new product line, completing project 3 weeks ahead of schedule"] • [Process improvement with measurable impact - Example: "Streamlined reporting process, reducing preparation time by 40% and saving 15 hours weekly"] • [Management or leadership accomplishment - Example: "Managed team of 6 junior analysts, achieving 100% retention rate and promoting 2 team members"] • [Customer or client-facing achievement - Example: "Maintained 98% client satisfaction rating across portfolio of 25 enterprise accounts"] [Previous Job Title] [Company Name] | [City, State] | [Month Year] - [Month Year] • [Major accomplishment demonstrating impact - Example: "Reduced operational costs by $250K annually through vendor renegotiation and process optimization"] • [Achievement showing progression - Example: "Promoted from Associate to Senior Analyst within 18 months based on exceptional performance"] • [Technical or specialized skill application - Example: "Developed automated reporting dashboard using Tableau, improving decision-making speed by 60%"] • [Collaboration or teamwork achievement - Example: "Partnered with IT department to implement new inventory system, reducing errors by 85%"] [Earlier Job Title] [Company Name] | [City, State] | [Month Year] - [Month Year] • [Key responsibility with quantifiable outcome - Example: "Managed $1.5M marketing budget, consistently delivering campaigns under budget by 10%"] • [Achievement demonstrating core competency - Example: "Created content strategy that increased website traffic from 50K to 200K monthly visitors"] • [Recognition or award received - Example: "Received 'Employee of the Quarter' award twice for exceeding performance targets"] EDUCATION --------- [Degree Name], [Major/Field of Study] [University Name] | [City, State] | [Graduation Year] • GPA: [X.XX] (Include only if 3.5 or higher) • Honors: [Dean's List, Cum Laude, etc. - if applicable] • Relevant Coursework: [List 3-4 courses if recent graduate] [Additional Degree if applicable] [Degree Name], [Major/Field of Study] [University Name] | [City, State] | [Graduation Year] SKILLS ------ Technical Skills: [Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Salesforce CRM, Google Analytics, Tableau, SQL, Adobe Creative Suite] Professional Skills: [Project Management, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Budget Management, Client Relations, Data Analysis] Software Proficiencies: [List specific software, platforms, or tools relevant to your field] CERTIFICATIONS -------------- • [Certification Name], [Issuing Organization], [Year Obtained] • [Certification Name], [Issuing Organization], [Year Obtained] • [Certification Name], [Issuing Organization], [Year Obtained] PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS ------------------------- • [Professional Organization Name], [Member/Role], [Years Active] • [Professional Organization Name], [Member/Role], [Years Active] =================================================== FORMATTING INSTRUCTIONS: FONT & SIZE: - Font: Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri - Body text: 11-12 points - Your name: 14-16 points - Section headings: 12-14 points (can be bolded) MARGINS & SPACING: - Margins: 1 inch on all four sides - Single space within sections - One blank line between sections - Left-align all text (except name can be centered) CONTENT GUIDELINES: - Keep to ONE PAGE if you have less than 10 years experience - TWO PAGES maximum for senior professionals (10+ years) - Use reverse chronological order (most recent first) - Start all bullets with strong action verbs - Quantify achievements with specific numbers whenever possible - Use past tense for previous jobs, present tense for current job FILE NAMING: - Save as: FirstName_LastName_Resume.docx or .pdf - Check job posting for required format COLOR & STYLE: - Black text ONLY on white background - No graphics, logos, images, or photos - No colored text or decorative elements - Professional appearance at all times ATS COMPATIBILITY: - No tables, text boxes, or columns - No headers/footers with content - Standard section headings only - Simple bullet points (• or -) - Standard fonts only