Resume example 2026
A good resume is easy to scan, focused on the job you want and supported by specific details. Use this example structure when you build your CV in IQResume or when you review a document you already have.
The goal is not to list everything you have ever done. The goal is to show the employer the information that helps them decide whether to invite you to interview.
What a resume should include
Most resumes and CVs use the same core sections. Keep the layout consistent, check every date and proofread carefully before sending. A resume template can save time, but the content still needs to be accurate and relevant.
Contact information
- Name
- City and country
- Phone number
- Email address
- Website or portfolio
- LinkedIn profile, if relevant
Work experience
List your roles from newest to oldest. Use concise bullet points and focus on achievements, scope and measurable results where possible.
- Dates of employment
- Employer name and location
- Job title
- Key responsibilities
- Results, tools and achievements
Education and courses
Include your most relevant education, training and certifications. Recent graduates can add more detail; experienced candidates can keep this section shorter.
- School or institution
- Degree, certificate or course
- Field of study
- Dates attended
- Relevant honors or credentials
Skills and additional information
Add skills that support your target role. Avoid long generic lists; choose skills you can explain or prove through your work experience.
- Languages and proficiency level
- Software, tools and technical skills
- Leadership, teamwork or client-facing experience
- Organizational and project skills
- Certifications and licenses
- Portfolio, publications or selected projects
- Volunteer work when relevant
- Driver's license or work authorization, if needed
References
You can list references only when the employer asks for them. Otherwise, prepare them separately and keep your resume focused on your own qualifications.
Attachments
Attach certificates, portfolios or work samples only when they are relevant to the role or requested in the job posting.
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