A career resource helps with the paperwork side of a job application. Rather than general advice, it shows you a finished example and explains why each part is written the way it is. It also points out the mistakes people make most often and how to adjust the example for a particular ad.
When a resource comes with a template, it’s a file we made ourselves. It has headings and placeholders, and no real person’s details. Our examples use made-up people, so don’t copy their wording as your own. Use them to see how a section can look, then write about what you’ve actually done.
How to use this section
Resources work best next to a role guide. The role guide helps you work out what to say about your experience. The resource shows you where it goes on the page. Before you send anything, check it against the job ad one more time.
Notes in a resource are our own advice unless they name a source. When we quote official guidance, such as a government guide to writing a resume, we link to it and give the date we checked it. Our editorial policy explains how we work.