What should be included in a communications resume?

We recommend including how long you've worked in communications, what your focus is, and an achievement or core skill that you have. For example, "Creative communications specialist with proven content creation and planning skills. At Company XYZ, increased Facebook engagement by 23% within six months and built a newsletter with a 12% CTR."

Next, you should elaborate on the specific experiences you have had working in communication roles. Similar to the profile summary, you'll want to convey your experience using real-world examples and achievements, as well as quantifiable measurements of success. For example, "Facilitated internal communication between over 80 employees across six teams."

If you're just starting out your career in communications, then use the education and certification (if applicable) sections to discuss some of your academic achievements and relevant coursework. Be sure to finish with a list of your hard and soft skills that you touched on through the resume.

Examples of skills to include on your communication resume:

• Content Creation

• Adobe CC

• Microsoft Office

• Campaign Monitor

• CMS

• Social Media

• Decision Making

• Data Analysis

• Time Management