Resume examples by job title
ATS keywords, quantified achievement bullets, and common mistakes for specific roles, built from what actually gets a resume past a screen for that job.
Technology
Software Engineer
Software engineering resumes are screened for a mix of languages, frameworks, and measurable impact, not just a list of technologies. Recruiters and hiring managers both search for specific stack keywords, then look for evidence you shipped something that mattered.
Data Analyst
Data analyst resumes are screened for specific tools (SQL, Excel, Tableau/Power BI, Python/R) and then judged on whether the analysis actually changed a business decision, not just that a dashboard was built.
Product Manager
Product manager resumes are judged on outcomes shipped and the business metric they moved (adoption, revenue, retention), not feature lists. Cross-functional leadership evidence (engineering, design, sales) matters as much as the roadmap itself.
UX/UI Designer
UX/UI resumes need to clear ATS keyword screens (Figma, research methods) before the portfolio is opened, then prove design decisions were grounded in research and moved a real product metric.
Healthcare
Business & Operations
Project Manager
Project manager resumes are judged on proof of delivery: on time, on budget, across how many people or teams. Certifications (PMP, CSM) and methodology keywords (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) are near-universal ATS filters for this role.
Administrative Assistant
Administrative assistant resumes are judged on organizational scope: how many people, calendars, or offices were kept running, and how efficiently. Software fluency (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, scheduling tools) is a near-universal ATS filter.
Customer Service Representative
Customer service resumes are evaluated on measurable service quality: satisfaction scores, resolution time, and volume handled, alongside familiarity with the specific support tools the employer uses.
Human Resources Manager
HR manager resumes are judged on people-operations scale (headcount, hiring volume) and measurable outcomes: retention, time-to-fill, and engagement, alongside HRIS and compliance keyword matches.
Executive Assistant
Executive assistant resumes are judged on the seniority level supported (C-suite, VP) and scope of ownership, calendar, travel, budget, confidential communications, not just general office tasks.
Operations Manager
Operations manager resumes are judged on efficiency and scale: how many people or processes were managed, and how much time or cost was cut. Process-improvement evidence (Lean, Six Sigma, workflow redesign) is a common differentiator.
Business Analyst
Business analyst resumes are judged on how well requirements-gathering and process analysis translated into measurable business improvements, plus fluency in the data and documentation tools the role expects.
Marketing & Sales
Marketing Manager
Marketing manager resumes need to show both channel expertise (SEO, paid, email, content) and business impact (pipeline, revenue, CAC). A resume that lists tools but no growth numbers reads as tactical rather than managerial.
Sales Representative
Sales resumes are read for one thing first: did this person hit quota. Every bullet should tie back to a number, whether it's quota attainment, deal size, pipeline generated, or retention.
Social Media Manager
Social media manager resumes are judged on growth and engagement metrics across specific platforms, not just "managed social accounts." Naming the exact platforms and content formats owned matters for both ATS and hiring managers.
Creative
Finance
Accountant
Accounting resumes are filtered on certification (CPA) and software/standard keywords (GAAP, reconciliation, close process), then judged on accuracy, timeliness, and process-improvement evidence.
Financial Analyst
Financial analyst resumes are screened for modeling and forecasting tool keywords, then judged on whether the analysis influenced real budget or investment decisions, not just that reports were produced.