TRADITIONAL CORPORATE PROFESSIONAL RESUME TEMPLATE
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[YOUR FULL NAME]
[Your Phone Number] | [Your Email Address] | [City, State]
[LinkedIn Profile URL - Optional]


PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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[Write 2-3 sentences describing your professional background, years of experience, and key qualifications. Focus on what value you bring to employers. Example: "Experienced financial analyst with 8+ years managing corporate budgets exceeding $50M. Proven track record reducing costs by 25% while maintaining operational efficiency."]


WORK EXPERIENCE
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[Job Title]
[Company Name], [City, State]
[Month Year] - [Month Year or "Present"]

• [Achievement with quantified result - Example: Led team of 8 analysts to complete financial audits 30% faster than previous year]
• [Another achievement using action verb and numbers - Developed forecasting model reducing budget variances by 15%]
• [Third achievement demonstrating relevant skills - Presented quarterly reports to C-suite executives improving strategic decision-making]
• [Additional achievement showing business impact - Streamlined expense reporting process saving 200+ hours annually]


[Previous Job Title]
[Company Name], [City, State]
[Month Year] - [Month Year]

• [Major accomplishment with specific numbers and results]
• [Key responsibility showing progression and increased scope]
• [Achievement demonstrating skills relevant to target roles]
• [Another accomplishment using strong action verbs]


[Earlier Job Title]
[Company Name], [City, State]
[Month Year] - [Month Year]

• [Significant achievement or key responsibility]
• [Another accomplishment showing skills development]
• [Result delivered to the organization]


EDUCATION
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[Degree Name], [Major/Field of Study]
[University Name], [City, State]
Graduated: [Month Year]
• GPA: [X.XX]/4.0 (Optional - include only if 3.5 or higher)
• Honors: [List Dean's List, Cum Laude, etc. if applicable]


SKILLS
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Technical Skills: [List relevant software, systems, tools - Example: Excel (Advanced), SAP, Tableau, SQL]

Professional Skills: [List relevant competencies - Example: Financial Analysis, Budget Management, Forecasting, Stakeholder Communication]

Certifications: [List professional certifications - Example: CPA (Active), CFA Level II Candidate]


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Optional - Include only if relevant)
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Professional Affiliations:
• [Organization Name], [Member/Role], [Years]

Languages:
• [Language]: [Proficiency Level - Native/Fluent/Conversational/Basic]

Volunteer Experience:
• [Organization Name], [Role], [Dates] - [Brief description of contribution]


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FORMATTING INSTRUCTIONS:

FONTS & SIZING:
- Use Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri only
- Body text: 11-12 point font
- Your name: 14-16 point font
- Section headings: 12-14 point font (bold)
- Keep all text BLACK on WHITE background

SPACING & ALIGNMENT:
- 1-inch margins on all sides
- Single space within sections
- One blank line between sections
- Left-align all text (except name which can be centered)

BULLETS & FORMATTING:
- Use simple round bullets (•) consistently
- Start each bullet with strong action verb
- Keep bullets to 1-2 lines maximum
- Include numbers/percentages whenever possible

PAGE LENGTH:
- One page for 0-10 years experience
- Two pages maximum for 10+ years experience
- NEVER exceed two pages

WHAT TO AVOID:
- No photos or graphics
- No colored text or backgrounds
- No tables or text boxes
- No decorative fonts or symbols
- No personal information (age, marital status, religion)
- No first-person pronouns (I, me, my)

SAVING YOUR RESUME:
- Save as: FirstName_LastName_Resume.docx
- Also save as PDF if job posting requests it
- Test by copying to plain text - should be readable

ATS COMPATIBILITY:
This template is designed to pass Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
Do not add graphics, tables, or unusual formatting that could
break ATS scanning.