A resume is a document which includes education, experience, skills, and accomplishments that is used to apply for jobs. Your resume provides a window into your professional history and is one of the most important documents in your job search.

Before you start writing your resume, choose a type of resume that highlights your strengths and achievements, review what information to include in your resume, and select a typical resume format.

Review free samples that fit a variety of employment situations for inspiration for writing your own resume. Remember, your resume needs to impress the hiring manager enough so you get the interview. That means it needs to be perfect.