Resume Guide

Straight answers to the questions job seekers actually search for. No filler paragraphs, no generic advice. Just what works.

How many skills to list on a resume

8 to 12. The breakdown between hard skills, soft skills, and industry-specific ones.

3 to 6 per role. More for recent jobs, fewer for old ones.

10 to 15 years for most. Quick rules by career stage, plus exceptions.

Two clean formats with visual examples that work for both recruiters and ATS.

The 3-part formula that works, with real examples at every career stage.

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