LinkedIn Resume and Cover Letter Templates - Resume Guidelines, Word Template, and Examples

Sep 11, 2026

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Comprehensive guidance for creating job application resumes and cover letters, with dedicated sections for resume structure, ATS-friendly writing, and LinkedIn optimization. Covers formatting principles for centered all-caps headings, recommended content for objective, summary, skills, education, and experience, and explains chronological versus combination/functional formats. Includes a Word template outline plus sample chronological and technical resumes, enabling consistent, employer-preferred presentation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResumes

FormatPDF

Pages13

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Resume Guidelines

Sectional headings and personal information

Objective, summary, and skills

Education and experience formats

Word Template

Name, objective, summary, and sections

Chronological Resume Example

Technical Resume Example

Cover Letters

Cover letter format and sample

LinkedIn guidelines and job search tips

Links to Additional Resources

TABLE OF CONTENTS RESUMES Resume Guidelines 1 Word Template 2 Chronological Resume Example 3 Technical Resume Example 4 Combination Resume Example 5 Hospitality Resume Example 6 ATS Resumes, Modern Resumes, and Resume Writing Worksheet 7 COVER LETTERS Cover Letter Format 8 Sample Cover Letter 9 LINKEDIN LinkedIn Guidelines 10 Using LinkedIn for Your Job Search 11 LINKS TO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 11 RESUME GUIDELINES Sectional headings centered in all caps and in bold NAME (bolded, all caps) Address (optional) Phone Number(s) Email Address LinkedIn Address See here for best font choices OBJECTIVE: Specific type of job you are seeking or aspire to (optional) . Can be useful when downloading your resume on a job board so the reader will know the type of job you are seeking. SUMMARY Summary of your education, experience, and qualiﬁcations related to the job you are seeking. Include general transferrable skills or traits (e.g., organizational skills; reliability) with specific skills related to the job can be listed under a skills section. See How to Write a College Student Resume Summary and How to Write a Resume Summary Statement. SKILLS • Key words or technical skills as listed in the job description or that are common to the job you are seeking. See [http://bit.ly/skillslistedbyjob](http://bit.ly/skillslistedbyjob) and/or O*NET (click on “Find occupations,” type title in search box, and select title to see tabs of required skills and abilities) . • Format as a bulleted list. EDUCATION • Title of degree bolded (ex: Bachelor of Arts, History), name and city/state of college/university, month and year of completion or expected completion. Courses completed if they are specific to your goal. See samples on pages 3 and 4 for formatting options • High school diploma is optional but can be helpful if you have high school activities to highlight. EXPERIENCE CHRONOLOGICAL FORMAT • Experience in reverse chronological order. • Title, Name of Employer, City and State, Dates of Employment by month and year or season (e.g., Summer 2018) . • Action verbs of duties-present tense for current job; past tense for former jobs. See also O*NET . • Include accomplishments • The format preferred by employers. • See samples, pages 3 & 4. COMBINATION/FUNCTIONAL FORMAT • Experience grouped by skill categories, not chronological titles. Employment history inis listed in a separate section. • Past tense action verbs action verbs and accomplishments to describe experience within each category. See also O*NET. • Helpful when changing careers or reentering the workforce. • For sample, see page 5. More info available here. Click here for more information on formats AFFILIATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS OR VOLUNTEER SERVICE (if applicable) If resume is 2 pages, use footer with your name and page x ofy WORD TEMPLATE With the guidelines and resources on page 1 in mind, use this Word document as a “template” for formatting and writing your chronological resume. NAME City and State Phone Number Email Address Linked Address OBJECTIVE: SUMMARY SKILLS EXPERIENCE EDUCATION AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHPS/VOLUNTEEER SERVICE CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME EXAMPLE JOHN DOE Columbia, Maryland (443) 555-1234 [johndoe@yahoo.com](johndoe@yahoo.com) [linkedin.com/in/john-doe00000](linkedin.com/in/john-doe00000) OBJECTIVE: Financial Planning Internship SUMMARY College student majoring in Business Administration with interests in financial investments and money management. Friendly and approachable with enthusiasm for creating welcoming first impressions on customers in retail settings. • Numerical aptitude • Cash handling SKILLS • Conversational Spanish • MS Word and Excel EDUCATION Currently pursuing Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration, Howard Community College, Columbia, MD. Expected graduation May 2020 with plans to earn Bachelor’s degree in Econom

FAQs

What information should be included in the resume header (name, contact, and LinkedIn)?

Use a bold, all-caps name and include optional address, phone number(s), email address, and a LinkedIn address. The document also points to best font choices for formatting consistency.

How do the chronological and combination/functional resume formats differ?

Chronological format lists experience in reverse chronological order with titles, employers, locations, and dates, using appropriate tense and including accomplishments. Combination/functional format groups experience by skill categories and places employment history in a separate section, which helps when changing careers or reentering the workforce.

What should a resume summary include?

The summary should cover education, experience, and qualifications relevant to the target job, combining general transferable traits with job-specific skills. It also suggests referencing guides for writing effective college student or resume summary statements.

Sep 11, 2026

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