How to Write Your Experience Section
Your experience section is where you prove value. Structure matters. Format: Company, Job Title, Dates, then 3-5 achievement bullets.
Format that works
Company Name | Job Title | Month Year – Month Year
Write strong bullets
Each bullet = action verb + what you did + measurable outcome. Avoid "Responsible for" or "Helped with."
3-5 bullets per role
Less than 3 feels sparse. More than 5 dilutes impact. Choose your strongest achievements.
Recent roles get more space
Your most recent job should have 4-5 bullets. Older jobs can have 2-3.
Customize for the application
If applying for a marketing role, emphasize marketing achievements. Reorder and expand relevant bullets.
Handle gaps and short tenures
If you changed jobs frequently, focus on achievements rather than duration. If you have a gap, no explanation needed on the resume.