According to a long-term study, the average American adult holds about 12.4 jobs over the course of their lifetime, from ages 18 to 54. In another survey, almost half​ of working U.S. adults reported a complete career​ change over the course of their lifetime.

Your resume should describe work experiences in a reverse​ chronological order. For example, you will want your most recent job towards the top of your resume, followed by your next recent position. For each position, write your job title, company name, the dates which you worked, the job location, and company location, if applicable.

A 2018 eye-tracking business study​ found that recruiters spend an average of only 7 seconds looking at a resume. This emphasizes the necessity to create a resume that stands out – one that highlights your work achievements​ and skills.

To do this, you will want to tangibly describe the accomplishments​ you have reached in your past jobs. Maybe you have increased sales​ by a certain number of percentage points, or successfully trained students in several courses, or made a group of computer​ systems operational.

In describing your work experience, you will want to use a large variety of action​ words. Verbs such as “implemented”, “managed”, or “advanced” could suitably show your capacity to improve business. Make sure that you keep your achievements to one line​ and try not to repeat specific words.

You could also mention work-related licenses, certifications, or any work in a training capacity distinctly related to your job. Keep a separate section​ for these things accordingly if necessary.