Build a résumé around evidence
Start with the responsibilities that matter most in the vacancy. Select examples that show the size of the work, what changed and your part in the result. Use a plain layout with familiar headings. If you include a number, make sure you can explain how you measured it.
A strong description can be short. Give the reader an action, a concrete object and a result. For example, explain that you created an inventory handover checklist and reduced repeated questions from the next shift.
- Use current contact details and check that any portfolio links open.
- Name each file clearly so the hiring team can identify it after downloading.
- Compare your dates and job titles across the résumé, application and online profile.
Use the letter to add context
Open with the work that drew you to the role. Explain one relevant contribution and how it connects to the employer’s need. Make the letter easy to read and edit it for each application that asks for one. If you changed careers or relocated, a sentence may supply the context that the résumé alone cannot convey.