US Resume
Resume Builder — United States
The US resume is a results-driven, one-page marketing document. Recruiters and applicant tracking systems scan it in seconds, so every bullet should quantify an outcome — not describe a duty. Photo, date of birth, nationality and marital status are never included.
Resume rules for United States
The Resume preset is applied automatically as you build — sections, wording, personal details and spelling follow the local conventions below.
Do
- Open with a 2–4 sentence professional summary
- Lead each bullet with an action verb and a metric
- Reverse-chronological Work Experience, then Education
- Tailor keywords to the job posting (ATS)
Avoid
- No photo, date of birth, nationality or marital status
- No "Responsible for…" duty lists
- Avoid tables, columns, graphics or logos in the PDF
- Do not exceed 2 pages for senior roles
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How to build a Resume for United States
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Name, title, contact, experience, education and skills. Add optional languages, certifications, projects, achievements, volunteer work and referees — stored only in your browser.
This page pre-selects the US Resume. Switch between any country version anytime — the same profile instantly adapts to each local convention.
Sections, wording, photo and personal details follow the United States rules automatically. Use the AI assistant to polish your summary and bullet points for this market.
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Build my Resume — FreeUS Resume — Frequently Asked Questions
One page for junior and intermediate profiles, up to two pages for senior or executive roles with 10+ years of experience.
No. Photos, age, nationality and marital status are considered unnecessary and can trigger unconscious bias — US recruiters expect them to be omitted.
Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data. A clean single-column layout, standard headings (Summary, Experience, Education, Skills) and keyword-rich bullets maximize your chances of being matched.
Yes. Even with identical experience, the US format is shorter, flatter in hierarchy and more achievement-focused than CVs used in Europe or Asia.
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