Examples
Resume examples by job
Each example includes a complete, realistic sample resume, the skills employers search for, ready-to-adapt bullet points, summary examples and answers to role-specific questions. Load any sample into the builder with one click.
- Software Engineer resume exampleEngineering managers skim for three things: the stack you actually shipped with, the scale you worked at, and evidence that your code changed a number someone cared about.
- Registered Nurse resume exampleNurse managers and HR screeners check credentials first: active licence, state, BLS/ACLS and your specialty unit.
- Teacher resume examplePrincipals and district recruiters want to see your certification and subject area at a glance, then proof that students learn in your classroom.
- Sales Representative resume exampleSales leaders read resumes looking for one thing first: did you hit your number, and against what? Quota attainment, deal size, sales cycle and ranking on the team turn a list of activities into proof you can sell.
- Customer Service Representative resume exampleSupport team leads hire for patience and problem solving, but they measure both.
- Accountant resume exampleFinance managers look for accuracy, speed and control.
- Graphic Designer resume exampleDesign hiring managers decide in seconds whether to open your portfolio, so the resume has one job: prove you ship clear, on-brand work that moves a business number.
- Marketing Manager resume exampleMarketing leaders are hired to grow revenue efficiently, so your resume should read like a results report: pipeline, acquisition cost, budget and team size.
- Data Analyst resume exampleAnalytics managers want proof that you can get from a messy question to a decision: the data you used, the method you chose and what changed because of it.
- Project Manager resume exampleProject managers are judged on delivery: on time, on budget and with stakeholders still on side.
- Administrative Assistant resume exampleOffice managers hiring an administrative assistant want someone reliable, discreet and quietly efficient.
- Student resume exampleWhen you have no formal work history, employers hiring for internships and entry-level roles look for potential: how you learn, whether you follow through, and how you work with others.
How to get the most from an example
- Read the skills list against your target job ad. Keep the skills you genuinely have and add any the ad asks for that are missing.
- Borrow the shape of the bullets, not the facts. Notice how each one opens with a verb and ends with a number, then write your own versions.
- Pick a summary that matches your level — experienced, mid-level or entry-level — and rewrite it in your own words.
- Check the FAQ for role-specific questions such as licence numbers, portfolios or how to handle gaps.
New to writing resumes? Start with our step-by-step guide, then come back to the example closest to your role.
Frequently asked questions
Can I copy a resume example word for word?
Use the examples for structure, wording ideas and the kind of numbers to include, then replace every detail with your own. Recruiters notice generic text, and every claim on your resume should be something you can talk about in an interview.
Are these real people’s resumes?
No. Every sample is fully fictional — names, employers, schools and contact details are invented — but they are written to reflect what hiring managers in each field expect to see.
How do I load an example into the builder?
Open a role page and click “Use this example”. The sample loads into the builder, where you can edit every line. If you already have a resume in progress, you will be asked before anything is replaced.
What if my job is not listed?
Pick the closest role and focus on the structure: a targeted headline, a short summary, quantified bullets and a grouped skills list. The how-to guide explains each part in detail.