How do I write a resume for a content writer job?

You will want to open with a strong content writer profile objective to get started. Your profile objective or summary statement is a snapshot of your skills and experience as a writer, which should be captured in one to three concise sentences.

The goal is to keep it simple while emphasizing job-specific skills that show potential employers that you are a great fit for this role.

When writing about your experience, you will highlight specific skills and accomplishments. Focus on the results you've delivered and use hard numbers to show employers what you can do. For example, "Authored 90+ unique lifestyle articles published on six websites that attracted over 8M unique visitors."

If you have freelance content writing experience, we recommend including that as a separate job listing under work experience titled 'freelance content writer.' Include the years/months that you worked as a freelance writer, as well as 3 to 6 bullet points covering some highlights from your time working as a freelance content writer.

You can also add a separate section in your resume to list the various clients while working as a freelance artist.

Additional sections for a content writer resume include:

• Skills

• Awards and Honors

• Publications

• Projects

• Conferences

• Influencing on Social Media

• Additional Courses and Workshops

• Hobbies and Interests

Top skills employers are looking for in a content writer resume include:

• SEO editing and keyword research skills

• Knowledge of Google Analytics

• Familiarity with platforms such as WordPress, Wix, or custom Content Management Systems

• Ability to use tools such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz, BuzzSumo, or alternatives

• HTML and CSS skills

• Familiarity with SharePoint, Quart, and FrameMaker

• Adobe Certified Expert (ACE)

• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

• Certified Professional Technical Communicator