How to use the Resume Examples & Phrases
- Pick a job from the popular list, or open “All roles” to search 112 jobs by name, skill or field.
- Choose the experience level — from student to executive or career change. The structure, summary, length and tips change with it.
- Copy any section, customise a line before copying, or add a summary, bullet or skills straight into your resume in the Resume Builder.
- Choose “Use this example in the editor” to open the whole example as a resume you can edit, in a template that suits the role.
What does this tool do?
Each example is a complete resume — the preview is drawn by the same renderer as the Resume Builder — with its structure, a professional summary, achievement bullets, a skills list, education and certifications where the role calls for them. Beside it are formatting guidance for the level (page count, what goes first) and writing recommendations for the field.
The phrase library below holds every summary, achievement statement, skills list and career objective from the examples, plus the before-and-after rewrites from the Resume Improver. Search by any word, filter by profession and type, and customise a phrase in place before you copy or insert it.
The people in the examples are fictional, and the numbers show the pattern of a strong line (action, task, result) rather than facts about anyone. Replace them with your own figures, or leave a number out if you don't know it.
How to use a resume example without copying it
Use examples for structure and patterns, not wording. Notice what each bullet does: it starts with an action, names something specific and ends with a result. Then write your own version about your own work.
Recruiters see the same stock phrases many times a week, and an interviewer will ask about every line. If a phrase isn't true for you, change it or delete it.
Related: Resume Improver · Resume templates
Why use it?
- 112 roles × 10 experience levels, without hundreds of thin pages to wade through.
- Copy one line, one section or the whole example.
- Insert summaries, bullets and skills into your own resume with Undo.
- Opens in the editor with a template matched to the role.
- Formatting guidance by level and writing tips by field on every example.
Accuracy and limits
- Examples are written for a general international audience. Country conventions differ — for example photos, date of birth and length — so choose your country in the Resume Builder and follow its guidance.
- Numbers in examples are illustrations. Never copy a figure you can't explain in an interview.
Privacy
Everything you type is processed in your browser. Nothing you enter is sent to our servers or stored by us. There's no account to create and nothing to install.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use these resume examples for free?
Yes. Copy any line, customise it, or open the whole example in the Resume Builder and download it as PDF or Word, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Will opening an example replace my resume?
No. If you already have a resume in the builder, it's kept; the example opens as sample content you edit, and your own work stays available in Versions.
Which experience level should I pick?
Pick the one that matches the job you're applying for, not your age: Entry level for 0–2 years, Mid-level for 3–7, Senior for 7+, and Career change if you're moving into a new field. Students and internship applicants have their own levels with education first.
How do I add a phrase to my resume?
Use “Use as my summary” or “Add to my latest role” under a phrase. It's written into the resume saved in the Resume Builder in this browser, and you can undo it. If the builder is open in another tab, reload it to see the change.
Why isn't there a separate page for every job?
Because hundreds of near-identical pages help no one. Every role and level is available here, on one page you can search and filter.
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