Resume sections, formats and length
Each part of a resume has a job to do, and most questions come down to what belongs where. These guides cover the summary at the top, the skills list, the bullet points under each job, education, and whether references belong on the page. They also cover the larger choices: chronological, functional or combination format, one page or two, and the difference between a CV and a resume. If you have little or no work history, there is a guide for that as well. The examples are made up and span many fields, so take the structure and put your own facts in.
3 guides · about 66 min of reading
Resume summary examples for any field, and how to write one
A fill-in formula, more than 30 made-up summaries for students, career changers and every field from retail to healthcare to trades, and how to tailor yours.
October 15, 2026 · 24 min read
Read the guideAll 3 guides, in reading order
- Guide 1: Resume summary examples for any field, and how to write oneA fill-in formula, more than 30 made-up summaries for students, career changers and every field from retail to healthcare to trades, and how to tailor yours.24 min read
- Guide 2: How long should a resume be? One page or twoNewOne page or two? Rules of thumb by career stage and field, what to cut first, when a second page earns its place, and a worked trim from two pages to one.19 min read
- Guide 3: Skills to put on a resume: examples by fieldHard, soft and transferable skills explained, how to pick the right ones from a posting, skill lists for 15 fields, and how to prove soft skills in your bullets.23 min read