Content Writing Techniques

Outstanding resume content is key to getting interview opportunities. This guide will teach you how to write compelling resume content that effectively showcases your professional value.

🎯 Core Principles of Content Writing

1. Results-Oriented Approach

Principle: Speak with specific results and data, not just describing responsibilities.

Key Elements:

• Specific numbers and percentages
• Time frame (within 12 months)
• Direct business impact (sales revenue)
• Efficiency improvement (cost reduction)

2. Use Action Verbs

Strong action verbs make your experience more persuasive:

3. Quantify Your Achievements

Digital expression makes your achievements more persuasive:

📝 Writing Techniques for Different Sections

Personal Summary

Length: 2-3 sentences, 50-80 words Elements: Professional positioning + core skills + standout achievements

Writing Techniques:

• First sentence: Clear professional identity and years of experience
• Second sentence: Highlight core skills and professional areas
• Third sentence: Showcase most representative achievements

Work Experience

Format: Position - Company - Time Content: 3-5 bullet points per position

Writing Principles:

• Order by importance, most important achievements first
• Each point must be supported by specific numbers
• Reflect personal contribution and impact
• Use industry professional terminology

Project Experience

Structure: Project name + introduction + personal role + key achievements

Skills Description

Categorized Display: Group by skill type, highlight proficiency level

🎨 Language Style Guide

1. Concise and Powerful

Principle: Express maximum information with minimum words

2. Positive and Forward-Looking

Use positive vocabulary, avoid negative expressions:

3. Professional Terminology

Appropriate use of industry terminology to demonstrate professionalism:

🔍 Keyword Optimization Strategy

1. Identify Keywords

Sources:

• Target position descriptions
• Industry standard terminology
• Company website vocabulary
• Same industry resumes

2. Natural Integration

Techniques:

• Mention naturally in work experience
• List explicitly in skills section
• Reflect in project descriptions
• Include in achievement quantification

3. Density Control

Principles:

• Moderate keyword frequency
• Avoid over-stuffing
• Keep text natural and fluent
• Important keywords can be appropriately repeated

📊 Common Errors and Corrections

Error 1: Responsibility-Oriented

Error 2: Lack of Quantification

Error 3: Too Vague

🎯 Checklist

After completing your writing, use the following checklist to review your content:

Related Resources

• ATS Optimization Strategies - Advanced keyword optimization (essentials)
• Design Principles Guide - Content layout techniques
• Success Case Analysis - Practical application examples
• Resume Editor Usage - Tool usage guide

🌍 Internationalization and Localization Writing (Recruiter Perspective)

STAR and Quantified Expression Template

S (Situation): Faced [challenge/goal] in [team/department/company]
T (Task): I was responsible for [key task]
A (Action): Took [method/tool/strategy]
R (Result): Achieved [specific metrics + time frame + business impact]

Examples:

• Example: Increased organic traffic by 85% in 3 months via A/B testing and SEO; generated 40% more MQLs, contributing $170K incremental revenue.

Writing for Different Experience Levels

• Recent graduates/Interns: Write courses/projects "like experience", clarify "my role" and "output"; avoid only listing course names
• 1-3 years: Emphasize growth curve and "from 0 to 1/from 1 to N" contributions
• 5+ years: Focus on "metrics, team, cross-department, cost/efficiency/quality" quadrants
• Career changers: Highlight transferable skills (processes, data, communication, management), rewrite experience using target industry language

Internationalization and Localization Tips

• Overseas positions: Generally not recommended to include photos, birthday, marital status; emphasize keywords and digital achievements
• Chinese positions: Whether to include photo/age varies by industry and company culture; recommend following position and company guidelines
• Language versions: Bilingual should "write separate versions", avoid direct translation; verb selection and number placement are more critical