This format is especially helpful if you have limited work experience in the industry or have gaps in your resume. A resume that highlights core competencies will focus hiring managers’ limited attention on the things that matter (what you can do for the employer), and draw it away from the things that don’t (a career path with a few twists and turns). This is especially important because studies have shown that recruiters and hiring managers spend as little as six seconds reviewing resumes before moving them to the “yes” or “no” pile. Putting your qualifications right up front increases the chances that you’ll catch their eye and make the cut. It also requires you to immediately showcase the keywords related to your skills and qualifications, which could help your resume make it through the applicant tracking system to a real person’s desk. The resume represented here is crafted for a professional writer. This job seeker has a wide variety of experience, much of it outside of her current industry. For those job experiences, she focuses on the skills she has developed that relate to the industry she is now interested in. This resume also includes a resume summary and core competencies list to more clearly explain why, despite limited experience in the industry, the job seeker is an ideal candidate. Professional Writer Resume Example Screenshot of a resume example for a professional writer PROFESSIONAL WRITER Talented and versatile writer, proficient in all aspects of technical communications Respected professional writer with 10+ years of experience who has generated hundreds of business materials, including reports, letters, proposals, presentations, press releases, reviews, and manuals. Key skills include: Writing for Direct-Response Markets SILVER RESUME CREATIONS, White Plains, NY FREELANCE WRITER AND PRINCIPAL (February 2013 – Present) Provide a wide range of writing services and expertise to various clients, businesses, publications, and websites, including: resumes and cover letters, chapter summaries, articles, writing prompts, how-to articles, and press releases.