Overview

Resume and Work History Writing Guide

Writing resumes and work history documents is a crucial element in job hunting that creates the first impression with hiring managers. This guide explains how to fill in basic information, write education and work history sections, three formats for work history documents (chronological, reverse chronological, and functional), and tips for increasing pass rates (using numbers for achievements, STAR method, writing professional summaries, etc.). As the 2025 latest edition, it also introduces trends in digital creation and how to utilize templates.

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code	slug	name	description	category
01	basic-info	How to Write Basic Information	Key points for filling in the basic information section of a resume.	Resume
02	education-work-history	Education and Work History Section	How to list education and work history in chronological order.	Resume
03	chronological-format	Chronological Format	A format that lists career history from past to present in chronological order.	Work History
04	reverse-chronological-format	Reverse Chronological Format	A format that lists work history starting from the most recent.	Work History
05	functional-format	Functional (Career) Format	A format that groups work by job function or field.	Work History
06	professional-summary	Professional Summary	A 3-5 line summary written at the beginning.	Work History
07	company-overview	Company Overview	A section for listing company information.	Work History
08	achievements-with-numbers	Quantified Achievements	A writing style that shows achievements with specific numbers.	Work History
09	star-method	STAR Method	A method for writing achievements using Situation, Task, Action, and Result.	Work History
10	skills-section	Applicable Experience, Knowledge, and Skills	A section for listing skills directly related to the job.	Work History
11	self-promotion	Self-Promotion	A section for appealing your strengths.	Work History
12	formatting-tips	Formatting Tips	Key points for creating a readable layout.	Common

A guide for writing resumes and work history documents, including formats and required items.