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I've been interviewing for 20 years—and these are the 3 best resume examples, based on experience level

There is no one-size-fits-all template for a resume that will guarantee a job interview or offer. But there is one major message that every resume should illustrate : "This is how I made things better for my employers."

The secret to making that point as clear and compelling as possible depends on how many years you've been working. Here are solid resumes examples from candidates across three common experience levels: Mid-level, junior and recently graduated:

* Note : These are hypothetical examples; the people, experiences and companies are not real. Numbers and percentages represented by "X" are meant to show style and format.

1. The 'mid-level professional' resume

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Mid-level professionals typically have a strong background in managing teams or directing departments. Since they have anywhere from seven to 15 years of experience, their resumes can be longer than one page.

Essential tips:

• Make the first section your professional summary. For a highly experienced candidate like Jonathan, adding a professional summary at the very top is a quick way to concisely convey his core competencies.
• Highlight relevant skills. Notice how Jonathan uses strong keywords and phrases like " strategic planning," "cost management" and "financial planning & analysis" — as noted in the job description. Whether it's being scanned by a human or by a machine, this is what gets a resume noticed.
• Make your recent position the most comprehensive. The professional experience is the bulk every resume, and details from your most recent (or current) position should account for about 75% of this section. Also, you do not need to include your first job.
• Include company descriptions . I consider this a universal rule: If you worked at a company that isn't a household name, adding notable details about the organization (i.e., what it does, number of employees, annual revenue) will save the hiring manager time from having to look it up.
• Numbers, numbers, numbers . If your marketing plan contributed to a 35% increase in sales, make it loud and clear! No need to explain  how you did it; the hiring manager will ask for more details during the interview .
• Emphasize select achievements. Limit your job responsibility descriptions to just two or four of the most important points. By keeping things brief, you can dedicate more space to your proudest and most relevant achievements . This is a more powerful way to showcase what you can contribute to the next employer.

2. The 'junior-level professional' resume

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Junior-level candidates usually have two or less years of work experience and tend to require close supervision, especially for complex tasks. These resumes should be one page, tops.

• Showcase strong teamwork skills. One of the most important skills hiring managers look for in junior-level candidates is the ability to work well in teams, large or small. Contrary to popular belief, using words like "we" or "our team" doesn't dilute your achievements; rather, it strengthens your impact. And it's far more effective than saying, "I'm a team player."
• Only include relevant work and internship experience.  Listing each and every internship or job you've held only weakens the resume, mostly because it distracts the hiring manager from focusing on how qualified you are for a specific job.
• Leave out the professional summary.  Unlike those with seven or more years of experience, junior-level professionals don't have enough relevant work to warrant a summary. Instead, their resumes should immediately focus on initial jobs, key accomplishments, education and extracurricular activities.
• Leave out the objective.  What you don't see in Grace's resume (or any other resume here) is an objective. What so many candidates fail to realize is that  objectives are pointless . Even if you truly are "seeking a challenging team leadership position," saying so still reveals nothing about what you can do for a prospective employer.

3. The 'recent college graduate' resume

• Put your education in the first section. Resumes of recent college graduates or workforce entrants should start with the college or university attended, degrees obtained, GPA and any academic honors.
• Keep details about your internships short.  Let's be honest: You were an intern — and there's no way you held as many relevant responsibilities as a non-graduate with years of experience. Going on and on about all the tiny things you did will just make the hiring manager think you're exaggerating or being dishonest. Focus only on the tasks that are important to your field.
• Use extracurricular activities to tell a story.  Be thoughtful about what extracurricular activities you include. It can be something as big as being president of a club or something as small as a weekend of volunteer work — as long as it's interesting enough to tell a story about your hobbies, accomplishments and who you are as a person.
• Keep it to just one page.  Fight the urge to oversell. Prospective employers know that you just graduated, so don't try to make yourself look like something you're not. Otherwise, you'll lose credibility.
• Make your resume pleasing to the eye with lots of white space. Hiring managers don't expect college graduate resumes to be jam-packed with a ton of details. Keep it clean, clear and presentable; use bullet points and strong actions verbs. It's assumed that you have references, so no need to list any or say they're "available upon request."

Gary Burnison has been in the business of hiring and interviewing for more than 20 years. Currently, he is the CEO of Korn Ferry , the world's largest executive recruiting firm. Gary is also the author of "Advance: The Ultimate How-To Guide f or Your Career" and the New York Times best-seller "Lose the Resume, Land the Job." Follow him on LinkedIn here .

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What is a resume.

A resume is a brief summary of personal and professional experiences, skills, and education history. Its main purpose is to show off your best self to potential employers.

When applying for a job, you’re (in most cases) going to be asked for a resume accompanied by a cover letter.

If you manage to create a “good” resume, you’re going to 2x your chances of getting hired . Want to learn how? Check out our complete guide on how to make a resume .

How to Write a Resume for Your First Job?

The process of writing a resume might seem super scary to you. After all, most resume examples you see on the web are 80% about work experience. So, what the heck can you include in your resume if you have none?

Well, here’s some good news. If you’re applying for an entry-level job or an internship, no one expects you to have ANY work experience.

Instead, you should focus on what you DO have: education, projects, volunteering experience, hobbies & interests.

For a complete guide on how to make a resume with no work experience stand out, check out our article.

What to Put on a Resume?

The most common sections on a resume are:

Contact information

Resume summary or objective

Work experience

If you want to personalize your resume a bit more, you can also include the following sections:

Volunteering experience

Hobbies & interests

For more information on how to place these sections on your resume, check out our article on what to put on a resume .

How to Format a Resume?

There are 3 typical resume formats:

Reverse-Chronological Resume

Functional Resume

Combination Resume

In 99% of the cases, you’ll want to go with the Reverse Chronological resume format. That’s the format most resumes you’ve seen follow - its main focus is your work experience, written down in reverse-chronological order.

Unless you’re looking to create a career change resume , we’d recommend sticking with this format.

If you want to learn more about resume formats , check out our comparison guide.

How Long Should a Resume Be?

Ah, the most popular resume question in the world: “how long should your resume be?”

Short answer: one page. If you have a lot of work experience (10 years +), sometimes it makes sense to make it 2 pages MAX if everything you mention is super relevant for the position you’re applying for.

Long answer: check out our guide on how long should a resume be .

P.S. all of our templates are one-page resume templates, so you shouldn’t have a lot of trouble sticking to the one-page limit!

How to Write a Resume Summary?

Your resume summary is a “hook” that goes on top of your resume. Think of it as an introduction to the rest of your resume. It should, in 2-4 sentences, explain what your background is, and why it’s relevant for the position you’re applying for.

Want your resume summary to stand out? Use this proven formula:

“Professional [job title] with X+ years of work experience in [job responsibility] . In the past Y years, I have [your top 1-2 achivements] . Seeking a position of [job title] at [company name] ”

To learn more about how to create a resume summary that excels, check out our guide.

On the other hand, if you’re a student or just don’t have a lot of work experience, read our article on how to create a resume objective instead.

How to List Work Experience on a Resume

Work experience on a resume is one of those things that’s easy to learn, hard to master.

Each work experience entry should contain the following:

Position title

Company name/description/location

Achievements or responsibilities

Dates employed

Now, if you want to create a work experience section that stands out , you want to focus on quantifiable achievements. What this means is, instead of creating an entry like:

“Carried out sales operations”

You list an achievement:

“Hit and exceeded monthly sales KPIs for 5 months in a row.”

This shows the employer that you’re not just a random candidate, you’re an A-player! To learn more about how to list achievements in your work experience (and land the job), check out our article.

How to List Skills on a Resume?

Simply create a ”skills” section on your Novorésumé resume template, and list your top skills. We usually recommend going for a mix of hard and soft skills.

Not sure what skills to include in your resume? Check out these 101 essential skills for any resume .

How to Make a Cover Letter For a Resume?

Every job application asks for a cover letter (in addition to your resume). Here are some of our tips on how to do this right:

Customize your cover letter to the employer. The more personalized it is, the more likely it is for the recruiter to like you

Outline your general background (work experience, profession, etc.) and mention your top 2-3 achievements to show off your skills

If you really want to stand out, create a cover letter that matches your resume template. To do this, you can use one of our cover letter templates here.

If you want to learn more about how to write a convincing cover letter , check out our comprehensive guide.

What is the Best Resume Template?

There’s no such thing as “the best resume template” - every recruiter/employer has their own personal preference. Our general recommendation is to do your research on the company and what their values are.

For example, if you’re applying for a position at a bank, you’d want a more professional resume template. On the other hand, if you want a job in a startup where they value innovation more, you should stick to a creative resume template .

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• • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify data sources and streamline data collection resulting in a 25% reduction in report development time
• • Improved dashboard usability by implementing interactive visualizations resulting in a 20% increase in user engagement
• • Developed a self-service dashboard for the sales team resulting in a 40% increase in data-driven decision making
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You can translate business KPIs into tech specifications and DAX formulas. You have all the power to expand business operations, save money, and increase revenue.

But are you confident you can do the same for your professional experience and skills? How do you craft a compelling Power BI Developer resume?

Our step-by-step guide covers all you need to know about how to:

• Frame each of the sections on your resume with lots of examples you can reference
• Flesh out your resume and avoid relying on buzzwords and info dumping
• Prepare a convincing resume, even if you have no practical experience

Before you dive in, here are some related resume examples in case you want to explore other options:

• SQL developer resume
• Machine learning resume
• Python developer resume
• Data warehouse engineer resume
• Big data engineer resume
• ETL developer resume
• AWS cloud engineer resume

Before we take a deep dive into the individual sections, have a look at the following example resume:

This resume measures up to recruiters’ standards because:

• The summary explains exactly the scope of Timothy’s abilities.
• Timothy supports his summary claims with a list of verifiable achievements, listed in the Strengths section.
• He received an 'Employee of the Month' award for his professionalism at his previous employer.
• He has added all the job-relevant tools and software he is familiar with, as well as how they were applied.

A clear message and good formatting are the core building blocks that make up a captivating Power BI dashboard.

The same goes for your resume.

Getting noticed by hiring managers means convincing them you have the skills and experience for the job.

But before you focus on detailing your work history, you must pass the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) tests set to weed out subpar candidates.

To do that, keep the following best practices in mind:

• The reverse-chronological resume format is a favorite among recruiters.. So don’t hesitate to use it if you have enough industry experience. (More on this in the next section.)
• Link to samples of your work in the resume header along with your basic personal information.
• Be specific when describing your professional experience in the experience section. Mention the tools you’ve used when listing your achievements.
• You can extend your Power BI developer resume to two pages or divide it into columns if that layout is more logical.
• Unless the job ad has particular requirements for the resume filetype, save yours as a PDF. Avoid letting your formatting and design choices go to waste.

Regardless of how you decide to divide your resume, there are a few key sections for which you must make some space:

The top sections on a Power BI developer resume:

• A skills section to address other transferable skills you have to offer

You have the structure. Now make it count by filling your Power BI developer resume with substance. Here is what you need to focus on:

What recruiters want to see on your resume:

• Demonstrate your ability to build visually appealing reports by styling your resume accordingly. For example, incorporate a stacked chart bar or a donut chart to describe your skills.

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Let’s start with the most important part of your resume - the experience section . Irrespective of the amount of experience you have, how you frame your work history is key.

We know it’s easier to fill each experience section entry with all the duties and responsibilities you’ve ever been tasked with.

But, there is a much better and smarter way to showcase the scope of your abilities without falling into this trap.

Talk about your career milestones!

Yes, even if you don’t have much practical experience.

Hiring managers are interested in how deep your knowledge about Power BI goes and how you can help their company achieve its goals.

To do this:

• Tie your accomplishments to quantifiable results and put them into context. Describe what challenges you’ve tackled head on.
• Where possible, explain how you’ve solved the issue at hand. Mention what tools and platforms you’ve used in the process.
• Don’t forget to specify your role in resolving the problem.. This will hint to recruiters what your responsibilities were without explicitly listing them.

Consider the following sample experience section. Do you think the applicant has taken into account the points mentioned above?

• • Identified new sources.
• • Integrated APIs.
• • Used DAX in my day-to-day tasks.
• • Improved report development.
• • Increased report accuracy.

As a result:

• The company's main business operations are not clearly described.
• Manuel’s listed duties don't align with his stated seniority.. Beyond appearing bland, this gives hiring managers the impression that Manuel isn't fully invested in his role..
• Furthermore, the applicant hasn't provided evidence of his contributions to his past employer's success.
• Power BI was released in 2015. Hence, Manuel could have boasted having considerable experience with platform developments.

We helped Manuel revise this entry so it best reflects his experience at YourInsights Inc. Here is the final version:

• • Improved report quality by identifying and integrating over 45 data sources, APIs and Excel tables to 90+ existing reports.
• • Constructed and edited 74+ DAX functions and queries for various accounts, thus saving clients over $750 million in revenue.
• • Improved report development through continuous collaboration with both stakeholders and developer teams across different business verticals.
• • Consulted over 23 clients on how to develop and maintain their personal self-service dashboard, which resulted in an overall increase of 19% in report accuracy.

Definitely better!

Instead, provide a brief outline of which department you were involved with and what your core duties were while there.

How to quantify impact on your resume

As a Power BI developer, you know how powerful numbers and data are. And in a sense, your resume is a highlight reel of your career... with some statistics to corroborate your claims.

So, something to always keep in mind when filling out your resume is to consider what type of data you’re focusing on. Think about:

• Do you know what KPIs your employer keeps track of? How did you align your work with these KPIs?
• What key metrics do you follow when it comes to your personal performance?
• What is the impact of your work on your team? What about your colleagues?
• Did you help optimize or automate a work process?
• Do you have experience helping others build their personal dashboards? Or learning new things about Power BI?
• Has the way you build dashboards and reports made it easier for others to understand data?
• Do you have experience working cross-functionally?
• Can you relate stakeholder requirements to your team successfully?
• How have your insights helped in a meaningful way?
• What is the extent of your data preparation, transformation and maintenance experience?

How do I write a Power BI developer resume with no experience

related job?

If so, filling out the experience section may prove to be hard. But it’s not impossible!

Just follow these simple steps:

• Use the hybrid resume format . It allows you to share relevant experience while equally emphasizing your transferable skills.
• Don’t forget to list your portfolio in the resume header. Recruiters are aware you have no formal experience with Power BI. Yet, they still want to see you are familiar with it..
• If transitioning from a related data field, highlight the other relevant skills you bring.Show hiring managers you’re familiar with data analysis concepts.
• Make sure to mention other Power BI-related tools and programming languages you’re well-versed in.
• Move the education and certificates section near the top of your resume. Attach any position-relevant credentials you’ve obtained.
• Add an extra section on your resume to highlight related personal projects you’ve done, if you’re a college grad.

If you’re a beginner Power BI developer and don’t know how to build a portfolio from scratch, we have a few suggestions:

• Complete challenges and build reports with AdventureWorks or Northwind .

As a Power BI developer, you gather insights from raw data.. However, a top professional can also translate this data into compelling stories for stakeholders..

That’s why it’s vital you showcase a versatile skill set. Display a combination of your:

• Hard skills : List all the relevant platforms, tools and languages you’re proficient in;
• Soft skills : Give an overview of your social talents and ability to network.

Talking about your abilities is no different from how you described your work experience. Simply frame them in the appropriate context::

• Think of a situation where your skills helped resolve a problem.
• Outline the issue.
• Elaborate on what your particular involvement in the situation was.
• Place an emphasis on the outcome.
• Tie the result to data, if possible.

Be mindful not to exaggerate. Especially when it comes to your technical talents. As a rule of thumb, only include tools with which you're comfortable being tested or interviewed..

Best hard skills for your Power BI developer resume:

• Windows/Linux/Unix/Android/iOS

Best soft skills for your Power BI developer resume:

• Problem-solving skills

Depending on how you got into the data analysis and BI industry, certain detailswill take precedence over others.

If you have an academic background in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics, list your degree first. This will demonstrate your knowledge of basic data analysis concepts.

While Power BI is but one tool, having a strong foundation in data science is key here. To fill out the education section , simply:

• State the name of your degree;
• Provide the year of course completion;
• Name the issuing institution;
• Add your GPA and relevant majors, if you’re a recent graduate;
• List a notable achievement or a project you’ve worked on.

If you need help visualizing the section, refer to the example below:

• • Majored in Computer Science: Data Science.
• • Developed an interactive, informative and fun dashboard, reflecting the current air and water quality in the DC area, which was later used as a teaching tool across high schools in Washington.

Staying informed about new tool features and current industry trends is crucial. So, tenured professionals should emphasize their certifications ..

Show hiring managers you’re up-to-date with everything Power BI!

Remember to:

• State the exact name of your certificate to avoid confusion with other similar certificates
• Name the company or organization issuing the certificate
• Check the validity date before you list your certificate

Best certifications for your Power BI developer resume:

• SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform 4.2

How do you show you’re a good storyteller before reaching the interview stage? By writing a powerful resume objective or summary!

Recruiters often read this section first.. Use the opportunity to hook their attention by highlighting your professional achievements.

But is there any difference between the two?

Yes, resume summaries typically suit experts with over five years of industry experience.

On the other hand, college grads and novice Power BI developers should opt for a resume objective ..

In both cases, the focus of this section should fall on:

• One or two relevant career milestones that best represent your strengths and career ambitions
• The business niches you’re familiar with
• A few of your top BI skills. Since this section appears near the top,, this is the perfect chance to name some of the tools and software you’re versed in.
• Special certificates or licenses you hold

Aim to convey all this information in just 5-6 sentences.. Think of it as the abstract of your resume.

Now, check out the resume summary below. Do you think Manuel will be able to get an interview?

Recruiters will throw his resume directly into the trash.

The first grave mistake in this sample is that Manuel has listed his experience as being 10 years. As we mentioned above, Power BI was released in 2015, making the platform only 8 years old.

Manuel may have meant that he has 10 years experience being a Data Analyst. Yet, by using this phrasing, he has inadvertentlylied on his resume.

Furthermore, Manuel boasts having helped his company with certain tasks. But he hasn’t mentioned what the results of his actions were or how they affected his employer.

Finally, instead of naming some of the certificates he holds, Manuel has listed a few adjective buzzwords to describe himself.

Here is the enhanced version of the sample, once you take into account the above comments and apply the necessary editing:

There are many ways to stand out among other Power BI developer candidates. It all depends on:

• Your level of expertise
• Where your professional focus lies
• The amount of space you have left on your resume

If you’re a college grad, some of the sections that will help boost your chances of getting an interview are:

• School projects and freelance work;
• Conference participation and scientific publications;
• Association memberships;
• Programming languages and spoken languages .

On the other hand, if you’re a tenured professional, include case studies you’ve done or books you’ve authored.

But keep in mind to strip your dashboards from any identifiable data. Be mindful ofto NDAs you’ve signed, too.

How to put a projects section on a resume

Adding a paper you’ve authored is a good way to highlight what interests you most about BI. And how you plan to progress further in your career.

To do this, make sure you:

• State the full name of your paper;
• Mention the journal or conference where it was published;
• Provide the publication date or the duration it took for research and writing;
• Include a brief summary of your paper's focus and its significance;
• Link to an online version of your article, if possible.

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Sample Resumes for Software engineers with 2 Years Experience in India

If you have two years of experience as a software engineer then while preparing your resume you should focus on highlighting your work experience and your key job responsibilities in your previous or present workplace.

The most important part of the resume of an experienced software engineer is the profile summary. Your profile summary should give a brief introduction to your experience and knowledge. Here you can find some sample resume formats for Indian software engineers with 2 years of work experience.

How to Write a Resume for 2 Years Experienced Software Engineer

• Begin your resume with solid profile summary which should showcase your professional experience in 2-3 lines.
• Mention your experince details such as name of the companies, date of joining and date of leaving and location of the job.
• Describe your key responsibilities in your current job (or) previous job, try to align those responsiblities with the new job for which you are applying. (Read the job descriptions to get those details.)
• Write your core software programming skills and any other skills you have.
• Mention your educational background.
• If you any achivements (or) certifications, then add them in your resume under separate fields.

What is a Good Profile Summary for Software Engineers with Little Experience

The profile summary depends on your work experience and the knowledge that you have gained in your job. You should highlight the major tasks which you have mastered and you can change your profile summary by keenly studying the job descriptions of new openings.

There is nothing wrong with changing the profile summary for every job you are applying for, you have to match your profile summary with the requirement of the new job openings. (i.e based on the job opening you have to highlight your major experiences in your profile summary.)

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Amazon web services (aws) is an infrastructure-as-a-service platform that allows users to develop a fault-tolerant and scalable cloud infrastructure. however, this isn’t the only aws use. this platform offers numerous options for software development, database management, storage, and computing services. considering the numerous aws uses, there are also different types of roles for this skill. today, we’ll explore four aws occupations and provide you with personalized tips to improve your resume. we’ve also included four resume templates, one for each role..

AWS is a cloud computing SAAS platform that provides multiple services, including compute and storage capacity, database management, software development tools, networking, and governance. This tool helps companies improve their operations by designing highly scalable and fault-tolerant systems. 

AWS is also a convenient and cost-effective solution. Companies that don’t work with cloud infrastructure rely on on-site servers and need to perform constant backup protocols. With AWS everything is taken care of by the AWS team, and the downtime is reduced. That’s why it’s considered a fault-tolerant platform.

AWS practitioners can be software engineers, data architects, or DevOps engineers. It’ll depend on your area of expertise. We could keep talking for hours about the benefits of Amazon Web Services. However, we’re here for another reason: to help you improve your AWS resume. 

Below, we have included some resume tips that’ll help you enhance your performance and get noticed by recruiters. We’ve customized recommendations to each role and included four resume templates that you can tailor to your own experience. Let’s get started.

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Template 1 of 6: AWS Developer Resume Example

An AWS developer helps organizations integrate this cloud technology to improve their operations. An AWS developer could potentially enhance data storage, coding, and content development. Their purpose is to modernize operations with AWS solutions. One of their major responsibilities is to ensure accessibility and data security. That’s why you should include your data authentication and security skills on your resume.

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   include any aws developer certification..

Amazon web services offer several certificates for cloud developers, including the AWS Certified Developer certification. It’ll depend on your level of expertise. Yet, all of these certifications help you validate your ability to create, debug, and manage AWS infrastructure.

   Indicate your knowledge of Lambda and other AWS coding tools.

AWS has multiple coding tools that allow you to work on a high-performing serverless platform. Lambda, in particular, is a computing platform that helps you run code without the need for managing servers. If you are an AWS developer, you should be familiar with this tool and indicate it on your resume.

Skills you can include on your AWS Developer resume

Template 2 of 6: aws architect resume example.

An AWS architect is responsible for developing and modernizing cloud infrastructure. To do this, they need to audit the company’s operations to identify the ideal AWS solutions to scale their potential. Another responsibility of the cloud architect is to reduce downtime and improve security levels in the infrastructure. If you want to impress your potential employer, you should demonstrate you are up-to-date with the latest AWS trends on your resume.

Tips to help you write your AWS Architect resume in 2024

   indicate your networking skills..

Networks are a communication form between computing devices, and AWS helps you to create highly scalable and secure networks with cloud technology. As an AWS architect, you should be familiar with networking techniques using Amazon Web Services.

   Mention AWS experiences in which you modernized infrastructure.

Your resume should demonstrate your accomplishments with cloud solutions. That’s why it is definitely a good idea to mention successful AWS projects on your resume. You can talk about data migration, AWS integration, or infrastructure improvement. This will impress recruiters and help you demonstrate your value.

Skills you can include on your AWS Architect resume

Template 3 of 6: aws cloud practitioner resume example.

An AWS cloud practitioner is an entry-level professional that doesn’t necessarily need to have a technical background. It is common to see professionals from diverse backgrounds that have the AWS cloud practitioner training to communicate better with stakeholders or colleagues. If you want to improve your resume, try to keep it focused on your technical skills.

Tips to help you write your AWS Cloud Practitioner resume in 2024

   include independent aws projects..

Generally, an AWS cloud practitioner doesn’t have too much professional experience with the platform. However, you can also demonstrate your expertise by showcasing your independent projects.

   Demonstrate your knowledge of basic AWS fundamentals.

Even though this is an entry-level position, you should still have some foundational knowledge of AWS fundamentals. You should be familiar with concepts like data storage, networking, and computing. It is crucial to demonstrate this in your resume if you want to look reliable and trustworthy.

Skills you can include on your AWS Cloud Practitioner resume

Template 4 of 6: aws devops engineer resume example.

An AWS DevOps engineer is responsible for ensuring the continuous improvement, scalability, and security of the cloud-based production system. They deliver systems and tools to automate processes, typically on AWS - or Amazon Web Services — environments. They should have a strong understanding of programming and IT operations to ensure the constant availability of the system. It is important to focus your work experience section on outcomes. You can include quantifiable achievements to demonstrate your impact on previous projects’ bottom lines.

Tips to help you write your AWS DevOps Engineer resume in 2024

   include aws and cloud keywords to optimize your resume..

If you want to get noticed and that your resume passes ATS filters, it’s important to include keywords relevant to cloud engineering. Keywords like AWS (duh!), DevOps, Azure, or similar frameworks or technologies are worth including. This will help you be more relevant in the recruitment process and increase your chances of getting an interview.

   Prioritize technical skills over soft ones.

DevOps engineers should have relevant soft skills like communication and collaboration, because they're likely working with different teams. However, you can demonstrate those through accomplishments and outcomes. When it comes to the skills section, it’s better to focus on technical skills.

Skills you can include on your AWS DevOps Engineer resume

Template 5 of 6: aws devops engineer resume example.

An AWS DevOps engineer improves software development operations by becoming a bridge between the IT and development teams. Their role is to create CI/CD pipelines for process automation. This DevOps, in particular, focuses on AWS infrastructure, so it’s important to demonstrate your specialty on your resume. You can also include an AWS Certified DevOps Engineer certification to prove your knowledge and expertise in Amazon Web Services.

   Mention your quality assurance skills.

Your AWS DevOp engineering resume should demonstrate your expertise in quality assurance. It is your responsibility as a DevOps engineer to ensure product compilation without errors. Additionally, you must ensure that applications are secure and accessible before the product release.

   Demonstrate that you are an automation expert.

Automation is a big deal when it comes to DevOps engineering. They integrate automation techniques to reduce human intervention in order to optimize the development process. This way, it facilitates feedback loops and reduces failure possibilities in development operations.

Template 6 of 6: AWS DevOps Engineer Resume Example

The responsibility of this role is to ensure proper management, automation, maintenance, performance, and scalability of AWS cloud-based production systems. Recruiters want to see that you have the programming skills to help increase efficiency or reduce costs or labor. In the experience section of this sample, you see many bullet points explaining how certain operational functions were improved. For example, “eliminating 85% of manual work”, “reduced the service loading time by 97%”, or “increased the page speed by 15%.” Your resume should include the achievements you’ve reached by using AWS.

   Shows growth in promotion

Because AWS DevOps is a more senior role, recruiters want to see job growth and leadership. Make sure you list any changes or promotions in your job titles, along with detailing leadership experience. For example, this sample mentions leading “a team of 4 DevOps engineers in the transition from GCP to AWS.”

   Strong action verbs related to AWS DevOps

Your resume needs to have strong action verbs relevant to the role so recruiters can see how you specifically contributed to an accomplishment. In the sample, you see verbs like “automated”, “managed”, and “implemented”. For an AWS DevOps resume, include action verbs like these when explaining your experience.

Action Verbs for AWS Resumes

Skills for aws resumes.

Your AWS skills will depend on your area of expertise as a cloud practitioner. For example, AWS developers should be familiar with infrastructure as code, and programming languages such as Python, Java, and C#, etc. AWS architects, on the other hand, should be familiar with cloud infrastructure management, networking, and storage management. 

Your skills section will look different depending on your specialty. That’s why it is always relevant to check your potential employer’s requirements to identify skills that could be relevant for the position you are applying for. You can also consider checking our selection of skills for AWS jobs below.

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Docker Products
• Microsoft Azure
• Cloud Computing
• AWS CloudFormation
• Python (Programming Language)
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Virtualization
• Solution Architecture
• Cloud Computing IaaS
• Go (Programming Language)
• Continuous Integration
• Infrastructure

Skills Word Cloud For AWS Resumes

This word cloud highlights the important keywords that appear on AWS job descriptions and resumes. The bigger the word, the more frequently it appears on job postings, and the more 'important' it is.

How to use these skills?

As a hiring manager who has reviewed countless resumes for AWS roles at top companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, I've seen firsthand what makes a strong resume stand out. The following tips will help you craft a compelling resume that showcases your skills and experience in the best possible light.

   Highlight your AWS certifications

AWS certifications demonstrate your expertise and commitment to staying current with AWS technologies. Be sure to list them prominently on your resume, along with the date you earned each one. For example:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, earned March 2021
• AWS Certified Developer - Associate, earned January 2022

If you don't have any AWS certifications yet, consider pursuing them to boost your resume and skills.

   Showcase your experience with specific AWS services

Hiring managers want to see that you have hands-on experience with the AWS services their team uses. Rather than simply listing 'AWS' as a skill, call out the specific services you've worked with, such as:

• Deployed and managed applications using EC2, S3, and RDS
• Implemented CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline and CodeDeploy
• Designed and built serverless architectures using Lambda and API Gateway

The more specific you can be about your experience, the better.

   Quantify your impact and achievements

When describing your AWS projects and accomplishments, use metrics to quantify your impact whenever possible. Hiring managers love to see hard numbers that demonstrate the value you've delivered. Here are a few examples:

• Migrated 50+ applications to AWS, reducing infrastructure costs by 30%
• Designed and implemented a high-availability architecture that achieved 99.99% uptime
• Automated deployment processes, reducing time-to-market by 50%

Numbers help hiring managers understand the scope and significance of your contributions.

   Include relevant personal projects

If you're new to the field or looking to switch careers, personal projects can be a great way to demonstrate your AWS skills and passion for learning. Describe the project, the AWS services you used, and what you learned. For example:

Personal Project: Weather Alert System Built a serverless application using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and SNS to send weather alerts based on user preferences. Gained experience with serverless architectures, API design, and asynchronous messaging.

Personal projects show initiative and can help compensate for limited professional experience.

   Tailor your resume to the job description

Before applying for an AWS role, carefully review the job description and tailor your resume accordingly. Hiring managers often look for specific skills and keywords, so make sure your resume reflects the requirements of the role. For example:

• Generic bullet point: Experienced with cloud computing platforms
• Tailored bullet point: Extensive experience with AWS services like EC2, S3, and RDS, as mentioned in the job description

Customizing your resume shows that you've done your research and are a strong fit for the role.

   Highlight your problem-solving skills

AWS roles often involve complex challenges that require strong problem-solving skills. Use your resume to showcase examples of how you've tackled difficult problems and found innovative solutions. For example:

• Troubleshot and resolved a critical performance issue with a production database, resulting in a 50% improvement in response times
• Designed and implemented a disaster recovery plan that minimized downtime and data loss during an unexpected outage

Highlighting your problem-solving skills demonstrates your ability to think critically and adapt to challenges, which are key qualities for success in an AWS role.

Action Verbs For AWS Resumes

Your AWS resume should be able to get past Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). To achieve this, you should keep your resume concise and use accurate vocabulary. That’s why it’s important to use an efficient structure, such as bullet points in combination with strong action verbs. 

These action verbs can illustrate your work experience in one word. Yet, you should use these terms wisely; only choose highly relevant action verbs. Notice how “developed” sounds more appropriate than just saying “I was responsible for.” If you need more inspiration for AWS action verbs, take a look below.

• Restructured
• Strengthened
• Troubleshooted
• Architected

For a full list of effective resume action verbs, visit Resume Action Verbs .

How To Write a Resume Summary for an AWS Resume

If you're a senior-level employee, or you're changing careers to become an AWS, it's useful to add a paragraph at the top of your resume highlighting your most impressive accomplishments. This is called a resume summary. Here's an example of a summary that can be used on an AWS resume.

A resume summary is a totally optional section, and in most cases, it's better to leave it out of your resume than include it. For example, if you're a student or mid-level hire, you should not include a summary, and instead use the space to add to your work experience.

To learn how to write an effective resume summary for your AWS resume, or figure out if you need one, please read AWS Resume Summary Examples , or AWS Resume Objective Examples .

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Writing a resume for a SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) position can be daunting. It is essential to highlight your abilities and skills on the resume to stand out from the competition. You need to showcase your qualifications and achievements that are both related to the role and demonstrate your potential. This guide will provide strategies and tips on how to create a winning resume and provide some examples to help you get started.

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SQL Server DBA

123 Main Street | Anytown, USA 99999 | Phone: (123) 456-7890 | Email: [email protected]

I am an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator with over 5 years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining database systems. I have a solid background in database technologies, as well as a strong understanding of database concepts such as data modeling, indexing, data recovery, and normalization. I have an in- depth understanding of SQL Server, and have experience in providing high availability and performance to mission- critical databases. I have a proven track record of success in database management and am eager to leverage my expertise to develop and maintain complex databases for my employer.

Core Skills :

• SQL Server Database Administration
• Data Modeling
• Database Performance Tuning
• Query Optimization
• Database Security Management
• Data Backup and Recovery
• Scripting (T- SQL, PowerShell)

Professional Experience :

• Senior Database Administrator, ABC Corporation, July 2015 – Present
• Designed, implemented and maintained complex databases using SQL Server.
• Provided high availability and performance to mission- critical databases.
• Coordinated with developers to ensure that the data model meets the application requirements.
• Performed database performance tuning, query optimization, and backup/recovery operations.
• Ensured the security of company data by implementing database security methods.
• Developed and maintained scripts using T- SQL and PowerShell.

Education :

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, XYZ University, June 2013

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Recent college graduate seeking an entry- level position as a SQL Server DBA with no experience. Skilled in troubleshooting and problem- solving, and eager to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization.

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiar with SQL language
• Familiar with database structures and queries
• Knowledge of database maintenance and optimization
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Monitoring database performance and responding to issues
• Installing, configuring, and upgrading SQL Server instance
• Managing security, including user accounts and permissions in SQL Server
• Monitoring and managing backup and recovery processes
• Developing and implementing database strategies, procedures, and standards
• Developing and maintaining database documentation
• Identifying and resolving database performance and capacity issues
• Troubleshooting database issues and resolving them quickly and efficiently

Experience 0 Years

Level Junior

Education Bachelor’s

SQL Server DBA Resume with 2 Years of Experience

I am a SQL Server DBA with 2 years of experience in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting MS SQL server databases. I am also proficient in dealing with database objects, working on SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), optimizing database performance, and managing data security. I am also experienced in creating test plans and ensuring database integrity.

• MS SQL server configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting
• Database objects
• SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
• Database performance optimization
• Database security management
• Test plans creation
• Database integrity management

Responsibilities :

• Configuring and installing MS SQL server databases
• Maintenance of MS SQL server databases including backup, recovery and data integrity
• Troubleshooting server issues and performance bottlenecks
• Administration and management of database objects
• Developing, testing and deploying new SQL queries
• Design, develop and maintain ETL processes using SSIS
• Developing reports using SSRS
• Performing database performance tuning
• Ensuring database security and data integrity
• Developing and executing test plans
• Creating, monitoring and tuning indexes for better query performance

Experience 2+ Years

SQL Server DBA Resume with 5 Years of Experience

A highly motivated and organized SQL Server Database Administrator with 5 years of experience in developing, administering and maintaining enterprise databases. Exceptional skills in troubleshooting, optimization and performance tuning of SQL databases, as well as experience in data replication, backup and recovery. Highly effective in planning and organizing activities to ensure maximum uptime and availability of databases.

• Database Installation, Configuration and Upgrades
• Database Security and Compliance
• Data Replication, Backup and Recovery
• Database Monitoring and Troubleshooting
• SQL Server Administration
• Database Administration
• Disaster Recovery Planning
• Database Automation
• Database Optimization
• Installed, configured and maintained MS SQL Server databases
• Monitored and optimized SQL Server performance
• Implemented and maintained database security, ensuring that only authorized users had access to the databases
• Coordinated with software developers to ensure that the databases met their requirements
• Managed data replication, backup and recovery processes
• Performed database automation tasks, such as scheduled maintenance jobs
• Developed and tested disaster recovery processes
• Assisted in the development of reporting and data analysis systems
• Created and maintained documentation related to the databases, such as architecture diagrams and installation and setup procedures

Experience 5+ Years

Level Senior

SQL Server DBA Resume with 7 Years of Experience

I am an experienced SQL Server DBA with over 7 years of experience in maintaining, developing, configuring and administering a wide range of database systems. I have an excellent track record of technical achievements in database performance tuning, database security, capacity planning, database replication and installation of database patches and upgrades. I am highly knowledgeable in database systems, with a demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and maintain complex database architectures. Additionally, I possess strong problem- solving and communication skills that enable me to collaborate with technical and non- technical personnel in order to achieve organizational objectives.

• Database Security
• Database Replication
• Installation of Database Patches and Upgrades
• Capacity Planning
• SQL Query Writing
• Database Documentation
• Maintained and developed databases and related software in order to support the organization’s business applications.
• Configured and administered databases, including troubleshooting and resolving day- to- day issues.
• Performed database performance tuning, security, replication and installation of patches/upgrades.
• Monitored database performance and implemented strategies for improvement.
• Developed, implemented, and maintained complex database architectures.
• Wrote SQL queries in order to troubleshoot and optimize database performance.
• Developed scripts for automation of database tasks.
• Generated database documentation such as user manuals and technical documents.
• Collaborated with technical and non- technical personnel in order to achieve organizational objectives.

Experience 7+ Years

SQL Server DBA Resume with 10 Years of Experience

I am an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator with over 10 years of experience in managing and administering MS SQL servers. I have extensive experience in database design, development, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and performance tuning. I am committed to delivering high- quality, reliable and secure databases that meet the highest standards of performance, scalability and security. My strong analytical skills, technical expertise and in- depth understanding of the SQL Server platform allow me to quickly identify and address any issues that arise.

• Expertise in MS SQL Server Administration
• In- depth knowledge of database design, development, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Proficient in SQL scripting, query optimization, and performance tuning
• Ability to quickly identify and address any issues that arise
• Excellent problem- solving skills
• Ability to document and optimize complex SQL processes
• Proficient in troubleshooting and resolving SQL server related problems
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Installing and configuring MS SQL servers and databases
• Developing and implementing backup, recovery, security and auditing procedures
• Performing regular database maintenance and upgrades
• Monitoring server performance and troubleshooting any issues
• Writing and optimizing SQL queries and stored procedures
• Creating reports and dashboards using T- SQL
• Designing and implementing data models and data structures
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting database errors and providing technical support
• Ensuring the availability of databases and optimizing their performance
• Implementing replication and log shipping for disaster recovery

Experience 10+ Years

Level Senior Manager

Education Master’s

SQL Server DBA Resume with 15 Years of Experience

An experienced and organized SQL Server Database Administrator with 15 years of experience in administering, managing, monitoring and maintaining production and non- production databases. Possesses extensive knowledge of SQL Server database design and implementation, as well as backup, recovery, clustering and replication. Proven track record of successful installations, configurations and migrations of applications and databases. Proactive problem solver with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Database Design
• Database Clustering
• Backup/Recovery
• Troubleshooting/Problem- Solving
• Interpersonal/Communication
• Install, configure, upgrade and patch SQL Server databases for both production and non- production environments.
• Implement database designs and structures that reflect the business requirements of the organization.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues related to database performance.
• Conduct data migrations between different databases.
• Create and maintain backup and recovery strategies for production databases.
• Implement and administer database replication, clustering and mirroring.
• Develop and enforce database security policies.
• Create and maintain scripts for automation and monitoring.
• Manage database storage and space requirements.
• Document database procedures and policies.
• Research and recommend appropriate database design solutions.

Experience 15+ Years

Level Director

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What should be included in a SQL Server DBA resume?

A SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for maintaining the integrity, security, and performance of a SQL Server database. A well-written DBA resume can make a big difference in your job application and help you stand out from the competition. Here are some of the key points to include on your resume:

• Expertise in database design, development, and implementation: List your experience with database design, as well as your understanding of database architecture.
• Proficiency in SQL scripting and query tuning: Demonstrate your ability to develop and optimize SQL queries, procedures, and triggers.
• Knowledge of database security and disaster recovery: Explain how you have handled security issues, as well as how you have backed up and restored databases.
• Hands-on experience with database performance tuning: Showcase any relevant experience with performance tuning, such as indexing strategies, table partitioning, and query optimization.
• Understanding of database reporting tools: Describe your experience with popular database reporting tools such as SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills: Highlight your ability to work collaboratively with other IT professionals and provide technical solutions.

By including these points on your DBA resume, you can create an effective, comprehensive document that will help you get noticed by potential employers.

What is a good summary for a SQL Server DBA resume?

A good summary for a SQL Server DBA resume should highlight the candidate’s experience with database administration, as well as their technical skills and knowledge. It should also emphasize the candidate’s ability to troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues, and their ability to develop and maintain high availability and data integrity. The summary should include specific examples of the candidate’s experience, such as their ability to handle large databases, their experience with database server versions and editions, and their familiarity with database security and disaster recovery plans. Finally, the summary should showcase the candidate’s soft skills, such as their strong customer service and communication abilities.

What is a good objective for a SQL Server DBA resume?

Writing a resume can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to crafting an objective that is both relevant to the job and showcases the best of your credentials. If you’re looking for employment as a SQL Server DBA, you’ll want to create an objective that reflects both your technical skills and experience with SQL Server. Here are some tips for crafting an effective objective for a SQL Server DBA resume:

• Focus on the specific job you are applying for. This is a great way to show employers that you have the exact qualifications they are looking for. Make sure to mention the company name, the job title, and the desired qualifications.
• Highlight your technical capabilities. Employers want to know that you have the technical skills to do the job. Make sure to list all of your experience related to SQL Server, including experience with database management, data security, backup and recovery, and more.
• Showcase your problem solving abilities. Employers want to hire someone who can troubleshoot and analyze complex problems related to SQL Server. Make sure to highlight any specific issues you’ve solved in the past, as well as your ability to work independently and in a team.
• Demonstrate your communication skills. Employers want to know that you are able to communicate effectively with other members of the team. Make sure to mention any experience you have working with SQL server in a collaborative environment.

By following these tips, you can create an objective that will effectively showcase your experience and skills related to SQL Server. This will help you stand out from other applicants and increase your chances of being selected for an interview.

How do you list SQL Server DBA skills on a resume?

When applying for a job as a SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA), it is important to have a resume that stands out. Listing your skills and qualifications in the right way will help you get the job. Here are some tips to help you list the most important SQL Server DBA skills on your resume:

• Demonstrate experience with database administration tasks such as creating, maintaining, and troubleshooting databases.
• Show knowledge of database design and implementation best practices, including physical and logical database design, indexing, and encryption.
• Demonstrate expertise in database security and performance, such as creating and managing backup and recovery plans, implementing database auditing, and ensuring the highest levels of data integrity.
• Be sure to highlight any experience you have with database optimization, including query optimization, index fragmentation, and indexing techniques.
• Demonstrate familiarity with database scripting and programming languages, such as T-SQL, PL/SQL, and Transact-SQL.
• Showcase your knowledge of database architecture, including data modeling, data warehousing, and replication.
• Showcase any experience you have in database project management, such as coordinating multiple databases and projects, and troubleshooting database-related issues.
• Be sure to highlight any experience you have with cloud databases, such as Azure and Amazon RDS.
• Demonstrate any experience you have with database development tools, such as SQL Server Management Studio and other tools.

By listing the most important SQL Server DBA skills on your resume, you can give yourself a better chance at landing the job of your dreams.

What skills should I put on my resume for SQL Server DBA?

The SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) has a complex job that requires technical knowledge and skill. When putting together a resume for a DBA position, it is important to highlight the skills that make you a qualified candidate. The following are some important skills to include on your DBA resume:

• Experience with database design and architecture: A successful DBA must understand the best practices for database design and architecture. Showcase your knowledge of these principles and any experience you have applying them in your resume.
• Knowledge of programming languages: Many DBAs are familiar with one or more programming languages, such as SQL, Python, or R. Be sure to list these on your resume to show your technical aptitude.
• Proficiency in query optimization: The ability to optimize queries is critical for managing databases efficiently and effectively. Be sure to mention any experience you have optimizing queries in your resume.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues: DBAs must be able to identify and diagnose issues with databases. Showcase your ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems related to databases in your resume.
• Knowledge of data security principles: As a DBA, you must be knowledgeable about data security best practices and principles. Highlight any experience or knowledge you have related to data security in your resume.

Key takeaways for an SQL Server DBA resume

When it comes to putting together a strong SQL Server DBA resume, there are a few key takeaways to keep in mind. A DBA needs to have a strong technical skill set, but also demonstrate the ability to collaborate with non-technical personnel, manage multiple tasks, and lead projects.

First, it’s important to show that your technical skills and knowledge are up to date. Include any certifications or trainings you’ve completed, and clearly list any database languages, scripting languages, and database management systems you’re experienced with. Additionally, list any experience you have developing, maintaining and troubleshooting database systems.

Second, demonstrate your ability to collaborate with non-technical personnel. For example, if you’ve worked with developers or network administrators, make sure to include this experience on your resume.

Third, show that you know how to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work. A successful DBA needs to be able to juggle multiple responsibilities and stay organized.

Finally, show that you have the ability to lead projects. This should include any experience you have developing and implementing database designs and strategies, as well as using problem-solving techniques to troubleshoot issues.

By keeping these key takeaways in mind, you can create an effective SQL Server DBA resume that will set you apart from other applicants.

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Business Analyst Resume

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Writing Your Business Analyst Resume

Before we started BeamJobs, one of our co-founders was a business analyst for five years, so we know firsthand that there is an incredible amount of variability in what a business analyst does day-to-day.

Because of this wide range of responsibilities, it can be really hard to  put together a resume  or write a  business analyst cover letter . Here, we’re gonna lay out all you need to know about your business analyst resume. 

These resume samples have worked to help fellow BAs  land jobs at great companies like Stripe and Microsoft . We’ll also share some tips that we’ve learned from other great business analyst hiring managers to help you land that first-round interview.

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Why this resume works

• Your business analyst resume works best by illustrating a blending of a well-defined career path and a data-driven resume outline.
• Displaying internships becomes less critical if you’ve already landed roles in business analysis after graduation. 
• As time progresses, a proven history of dedication and experience is established by years of work as an analyst. From this point forward, experience and niche skills are the only deciding qualifiers needed to climb the ladder of seniority.

Business Analyst Intern Resume

• While your resume only has room to highlight projects, a cover letter writer is a fantastic tool to discuss relevant personal projects to bridge your gap in professional experience.

Entry-Level Business Analyst Resume

• Like various companies’ mission statements and industries, your  entry-level business analyst resume  can take many shapes and forms. However, several key components can make yours stand out and rise above the rest.
• Your degree is essential to beat out the droves of competition in this field.
• Including a carefully-customized  resume objective  can also give entry-level candidates an edge, providing employers a quick glimpse into who you are and why you specifically want to work with their company.
• Complementary to the bachelor’s degree, internships provide recent graduates and sometimes nearly-graduated students with real job experience. While some internships and apprenticeships can be found outside the realm of inherent academia, a clear majority require an intern/apprentice to be a current or aspirational degree holder.

Junior Business Analyst Resume

• Look for themes in your work history that relate to the role you’re applying for and highlight them at the top of your junior business analyst resume .

Senior Business Analyst Resume

• As a senior business analyst, you’re at the top of your field: a field heavily steeped in well-documented data and reporting. When updating your  resume skills  list on your  senior business analyst resume , you must collect two primary data sources. 
• The first is the position’s list of required skills if you are singling out a particular company. This list will give you the exact skills needed to excel in the role for which you’re applying.
• The second source takes a general look at desired job titles in a specific geographic location. After evaluating the market’s desired skill requisites, you can adjust your expertise to the general “heartbeat” of what employers in a given area are seeking.
• Once the general “heartbeat” of the desired market has been identified, emphasize specific bullet points with KPIs to complement and enhance your credibility.

RPA Business Analyst Resume

• Having tools like IBM Watson Natural Language Understanding and Microsoft Azure ML will create a strong impression on the employer and give the idea that your RPA business analyst resume is well beyond the average candidate.

Business Analyst Retail Domain Resume

• This is a great time to add bullet points like “realizing $1.5M+ in cost savings through optimized vendor negotiations” to your business analyst retail domain resume. Don’t forget to add metrics for other finances such as cash flow and profit margins, too!

ServiceNow Business Analyst Resume

• Merge that passion with the willingness to unleash your expertise and experience to help the potential employer be ahead of the competition.

Finance Business Analyst Resume

• In that regard, achievements such as reducing errors by 21% and 14% improvement in forecasting accuracy deserve to be highlighted.

IT Business Analyst Resume

• What tools did you use for API testing or creating visual models? What project management tools contributed to your success? As you write your bullet points, look for ways to integrate these skills naturally.

Salesforce Business Analyst Resume

• Include specific projects where you utilized Salesforce Agile Accelerator or Informatica Cloud to streamline business processes, demonstrating your hands-on experience.
• Detail how your analysis, perhaps through Tableau or Salesforce Reports and Dashboards, influenced key business decisions.

Healthcare Business Analyst Resume

• For example, highlighting your Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) credential on your healthcare business analyst resume shows you can bypass the industry’s steep learning curve.

Business Process Analyst Resume

• For example, detail a project where you used Appian or Celonis to streamline a critical business process that improved efficiency or reduced costs.
• Showcase how your use of Tableau contributed to better-informed decision-making through data visualization.
• This approach gives your resume a practical edge, spotlighting your tech proficiency and your ability to leverage it in real-world scenarios.

Technical Business Analyst Resume

• For example, highlighting SQL on your technical business analyst resume proves that you can create databases for the enterprise.

AEM Business Analyst Resume

• Emphasize how you’ve applied your knowledge of AEM to own impactful projects in an enterprise. Clear examples will build your credibility and improve your chances of landing an interview.

Agile Business Analyst Resume

• Build credibility by starting with a firm foundation via a bachelor’s degree in business and then completing that foundation with a lengthy internship.
• Once one to two years of experience has been gained, including multiple KPIs, it will demonstrate a history of driving value. 
• Continue  tailoring  your  Agile business analyst resume  with a singular target role in mind. For example, suppose you sell the target company  specifically  what you know they’re buying. In that case, it’s an easy win, even if your overall years of experience are below the “ideal candidate” minimum.

Business Operations Analyst Resume

• Your  operations analyst resume  should focus on one obvious thing: operational analysis, primarily. Reinforce as much operational, analytical data as you can by including improvement/enhancement KPIs to showcase the overall impact on the company’s bottom line.
• Avoid personal pronouns, adjectives, or non-active verbs. Start with strong verbs, such as “analyzed” and “improved.”
• Use our free  resume checker  for additional information on using active verbs. 

Business Systems Analyst Resume

• Business systems analysts can be called BSAs, computer systems analysts, and even systems architects. But no matter the label, you are defined by helping an organization operate more efficiently and effectively through the design and implementation of information technology systems.
• Skills like Looker, Tableau, and SQL rank highly in this specialized job market.
• In the business world, companies seek individuals who are consistent in producing results. While you should directly state your impact in your job description bullet points on your  system analyst resume , you can indirectly speak to your consistency and reliability through your  template  and  format . 
• Be consistent with formatting. Headings, font, and even sentence punctuation (or lack thereof) should be consistent.

Business Intelligence Analyst Resume

• As a business intelligence analyst, you’re tasked to gather, clean, and analyze data like revenue, sales, market information, or customer engagement metrics in a business. BI analysts are also asked to program tools and data models to help visualize or monitor data.
• Whenever possible, it’s preferred to include key metrics and quantifiable high-performance indicators. However, in the field of business intelligence analysis, numbers and data are your “raison d’être” or your “reason for being.” 
• Having a well-established career trajectory of College Graduate → BIA Intern → BIA Junior → BIA provides a proven and well-documented history of growth and improvement over time.

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My favorite part of being a business analyst was that no two days were the same. One day I might be deep in the weeds of complex SQL queries and the next I’d be talking to customers to understand how they used our products.

This wide scope of responsibilities made the job exciting and challenging. No two business analysts have the same job so it can be really hard to know what to put on your resume to appease hiring managers at different companies.

I’ve hired business analysts, I’ve applied to jobs as a business analyst, and I’ve reviewed thousands of business analyst resumes at this point in my career. Fundamentally,  you have to make the case that you’re capable of having a meaningful impact on the business you’re applying to .

This holds true whether you’re an entry-level business analyst looking for your first full-time role or you’re a senior business analyst looking for a promotion to management. Make your case that you’ll have a meaningful, positive impact in the role you’re applying for.

In short, here are the ways to make sure you accomplish that:

• You need to include the right skills on your resume to get past the automated keyword filters that companies use. Then you need to convince the hiring manager that you deserve an interview.
• Follow the basic rules of resume formatting. Keep it to one page, don’t get too fancy with your resume design, and don’t have any spelling or grammar errors.
• With your work experience and projects convince the hiring manager you can have a positive impact on their business by quantifying the impact of your past work.

How to showcase your business analyst skills

Compared to other tech roles, the scope of hard skills that business analysts need to have are relatively consistent across companies.

While the kind of analysis that a business analyst does from role to role varies drastically, the underlying tenets of the role remain the same. A business data analyst takes in data and leverages their insights to improve business processes or operations.

Whether that happens through forecasting, pricing, reporting, or statistical analysis, the toolbox that a successful BA needs to have is well defined.

First, you need to be able to prep data for analysis. More often than not, companies store their data in relational databases. So this means you need to know SQL to pull and clean that data.

If the quantity of data that a company has is significantly smaller, you might get all the data you need to analyze right in (usually very sloppy) Excel workbooks.

After the data is prepped you need to do your analysis. That can come in the form of interactive models (in which case you’ll likely be using Excel) or you might need to do a more sophisticated analysis in Python or R.

Finally, you need a way to present your findings. Again, sometimes this can just be visualizations in Excel (Excel is the true business analyst MVP), sometimes it can be through data visualization in a BI tool like Tableau or Looker, and sometimes it might be through a presentation in PowerPoint.

Skills to include on your business analyst resume

• SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server)
• Excel, Google Sheets
• Powerpoint, Google Slides
• Tableau, Looker, Chartio
• Salesforce, Netsuite, Hubspot, Pipedrive
• A/B testing, linear regression, logistic regression

Notice a theme here?  Only include hard skills in your skills section . Think of it this way: if you were reviewing a resume and someone listed they were a “team player” in their skills section, would that tell you anything about their qualifications?

No, it wouldn’t. Soft skills are best demonstrated in an interview. Listing them on a resume just doesn’t add any value.

The other thing you have to consider is that there are two stages of resume review:

• Companies use an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to automatically filter out resumes based on certain keyword filters.
• The hiring manager or HR person in charge of screening for the role will look at your resume.

When companies use keyword filters, they only ever screen for hard skills. So soft skills won’t help you get past phase 1. And like I said before, just listing soft  skills on your resume  won’t convince the hiring manager you actually possess those skills.

How can you balance your skills section to satisfy both the ATS and the hiring manager? First, don’t include a long laundry list of skills. This is a big red flag to the hiring manager even if it will help you get past the ATS.

For example, there is no reason you would include Python, R, Matlab, and SAS on your resume. When it comes to your skills section you want to avoid coming across as a jack of all trades and a master of none.

It’s much better to demonstrate expertise in a handful of skills than a passing understanding of 15-20 skills.

When you’re debating whether or not you should include a given skill on your resume just ask yourself if you’d be comfortable being asked questions about that skill in an interview.

Lying on your resume is one of the only guaranteed ways to make sure you’ll never be able to get a job at a company at some point in the future. For me, I also wouldn’t be able to handle the anxiety of potentially being exposed for a resume lie in an interview. It’s not worth it!

Get your business analyst resume format right

Formatting your resume properly may matter more than you think. For any given BA role a hiring manager reviews 100+ resumes. To that end, they’re looking for a reason to say “no” to any given application they review.

Formatting your resume incorrectly is a quick way to get placed into the “no” pile.  Your goal with formatting your business analyst resume is to make the job of the hiring manager as easy as possible.

Put yourself in their shoes. Given the same exact experience for two candidates would you be more likely to approve the resume that extends to 5 pages or the resume that concisely makes the case for their qualifications?

Here are the high-level formatting tips you should keep in mind for your business analyst resume:

• Keep it to one page. If it’s longer than a page, the hiring manager will likely only skim it.
• Unless you’re customizing your business analyst resume summary, don’t include it on your resume. It’ll just take up space.
• If you’re a senior business analyst, keep your education section really short. If you’re an entry-level business analyst, include relevant classes you took in school that make you qualified for the role.
• Don’t get too creative with your formatting. Your resume needs to be machine-readable so don’t include any images or charts.
• This can be your LinkedIn, Github, personal blog, publications, etc.. Anything that makes the case about your skills as a business analyst.

Since your goal is to keep your resume to one page, every inch of real estate is valuable. If you’re a senior business analyst this means you need to keep your education small to allow for more room to talk about your work experience.

Conversely, as an entry-level business analyst, you need to make the case that you’re qualified to be a BA without much (or any) work experience. To do that, you should include relevant math/statistics/economics/programming classes you took in school.

Business analyst education section: senior vs entry-level

• Only include the essentials. Your school, the degree you earned, and your major.
• You don’t need to include your GPA.
• You need the essentials (school, degree, major)
• Include relevant classes you took that make you qualified to be a BA
• This can be classes in mathematics, statistics, economics, programming, business classes, etc.
• Include your GPA if it’s above 3.2.

Business analyst resume summary or objective

Spoiler alert, most (90%+) of business analyst job applicants don’t need a resume objective or resume summary.

Why? The overwhelming majority of them are too long, too generic, or don’t provide any new information about a candidate’s qualifications for the BA role they’re applying for. Because of this, a lot of hiring managers have been conditioned to ignore this section (especially when it’s too long).

If you’re going to include a resume objective, make sure it actually adds value to your resume. Here are some ways you can do that:

• Talk about why you’re specifically interested in working as a business analyst at the company you’re applying to.
• Customize your resume objective for each job you apply to; this means carefully reading each of those  business analyst job descriptions !
• Read what you’ve written. Is it just generic, meaningless buzzwords? If so, then it’s better not to include it.
• Keep it to two lines or less. Longer than that, the hiring manager likely won’t read it.

To clarify this point here are some samples of good and bad business analyst resume objectives and summaries.

If you’re looking for more inspiration we’ve compiled over 100  resume objective examples  you can use.

WRONG – meaningless buzzword bingo

Looking to leverage my analytical skillset to turn messy data into actionable insights for a mission-driven company

WRONG – way too long

Business analyst with 7+ years of making meaningful impacts with my analyses. Comfortable working cross-functionally with teams ranging from product to engineering to leadership. Experienced with turning vague product requests into business requirements that are implemented in a streamlined manner. To date, in my career, I’ve driven $3.7M of value through my analyses and recommendations.

RIGHT – demonstrating a specific interest in the company

As a former small business owner, I’m excited about the prospect of leveraging my experience leading data-driven product recommendations to further Stripe’s mission of making payments accessible to businesses of all sizes.

Quantify your impact on your resume

The goal of a business analyst is to leverage data to make recommendations that have a demonstrable impact on a business or product. More than anything you need to make it clear on your resume that you have this capability.

How can you do that? By showing that you’ve done it in the past! You need to estimate the impact of the projects you’ve worked on.

One of the toughest challenges of being a business analyst is trying to quantify the seemingly unquantifiable. How can you estimate the potential revenue impact of a feature that hasn’t been launched? How can you estimate the impact of a pricing change on customer churn?

These are challenges that business analysts have to deal with in their day-to-day. By estimating the quantitative impact of your past work you’re clearly demonstrating you have a knack for logical, numerical reasoning that is essential to succeed as a business analyst.

The impact of your projects doesn’t just have to be stated in terms of revenue impact. Here are some other ways you can go about it.

Ways to quantify your work as a business analyst

• Example: Leveraging Google Analytics and Excel identified a gap in the product funnel and made a recommendation that improved customer conversion rate by 10%
• Example: Streamlined and automated a key business report in Tableau that saved the team 10 hours of reporting each week.
• Example: Using SQL and Excel recommended that we end our contracts with our worst-performing vendors resulting in a cost savings of $100,000 annually.
• Example: Built data visualizations in Excel to demonstrate the efficacy of our sales operations and marketing resulting in the close of a $1.3M Series A.
• Example: Determined through analysis in Python that emailing customers who had been inactive for 7 days resulted in a retention improvement of 7 basis points.
• Example: Using SQL and Excel, identified common complaints amongst new customers leading to changes that improved new customer satisfaction by 14%.

When it comes to demonstrating the impact of your work it’s important you focus on the most important metrics relevant for a given project. Being able to determine the success vs failure criteria of an experiment is pivotal to being a good business analyst.

Just to hammer the point home one last time I want you to compare these two work experiences. Now, this is the same business analyst talking about their experience in a certain role in two different ways.

Which do you think is more effective in convincing the hiring manager they’re a highly qualified business analyst?

WRONG – vague description of work experience

Insurance Company August 2014 – August 2016, Washington DC Business Analyst

• Identified procedural areas of improvement through customer data to help improve the profitability of a nationwide retention program
• Using Python, SQL, and Excel developed and owned the reporting for a nationwide retention program

RIGHT – specific projects with demonstrable impact

• Identified procedural areas of improvement through customer data using SQL to help improve the profitability of a nationwide retention program by 7%
• Using Python, SQL, and Excel developed and owned the reporting for a nationwide retention program, saving ~100 hours of labor each month

Project ideas for entry-level business analysts

If you’re an entry-level business analyst, I know what you’re thinking: “Stephen, this whole section is focused on work experience but what if I don’t have work experience as a business analyst?” (P.S. I don’t actually know what you’re thinking, I just needed a decent segue)

The beauty of being a business analyst is that you don’t need work experience to demonstrate the skills needed to succeed in a full-time role!

Fundamentally a business analyst needs to ask a question, gather data to answer that question, and analyze the data to provide a convincing answer to that question.

You can do that on your own! Talking about a project you worked on to scratch your own itch demonstrates to a hiring manager that you have the desire and skills to succeed as a business analyst.

Get creative! Have you had a question you’ve long wondered about? Think of some data you can gather and do a write-up about your findings.

To get your creative juices flowing here are some questions I’ve thought a lot about and how I might go about answering them.

Sample business analyst projects for your resume

• I would gather data around the value of each player on the roster in terms of their output over the last 10 years and the number of games they missed each season. I’d then compare this to other teams in the league and do a write-up.
• I’d look at some of the most popular job boards for business analyst job descriptions. I’d manually gather attributes about each of the job descriptions and do a write-up.
• Look at salary data and job descriptions of business analyst roles across the country. I’d control for confounding factors like years of experience and try to tease out what individual technical skill most correlated with a higher salary.
• I’d look at the box office and public reviews of movies nominated for the “best picture” Oscar as far back as I can get reliable data and do an analysis trying to answer this question.
• I would get public data around the top 200 ultra marathons each year going back as far as I can get data. I’d then compare the hometowns of top performers to see if accessibility to trails and good weather correlate with performance on race day.

How to Write a Great Business Analyst Resume

No matter if you’re a senior business analyst or an entry business analyst looking for your first role, the north star of your resume should be to  demonstrate to the hiring manager you’ll have a meaningful impact on their business!

• Only include hard skills in your “skills” section. If you would not feel comfortable being interviewed about a given skill, don’t include it.
• Keep your resume to one page and triple-check for spelling and grammar errors. More likely than not you should not include a resume objective or summary.
• Demonstrate your numerical reasoning skills by quantifying the impact of your past work as a business analyst. If you’re looking for your first BA role, include projects you’ve worked on your resume.

It took me 66 applications before I landed my first business analyst role in 2010 . I know looking for a new job is generally miserable, so try to keep your head high.

You got this! I’m rooting for you. If there is anything I can do to help you land your next business analyst role, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.

Software Testing 2-4 Years Experience Resume

If you have completed your graduation and have some experience in the IT sector, certain resume formats can help you stand out to recruiters and hiring managers. The format you choose for your resume as a fresher is important to properly highlight your skills and strengths.

In this post we have shared a sample of Software Testing 2-4 Years Experience Resume which will be helpful for the candidates to draft their resume accordingly.

Below is the Software Testing 2-4 Years Experience Resume

Sample resume.

ANKITA CHOUDHARY

SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER

Wipro Technologies, Pune XXXX

Email: [email protected] Mob: +91-1234567890

Objectives:

Looking for an opportunity where I can lead and develop enhanced framework with the help of my complete experience.

Professional Experience:

Currently working as a Software Test Engineer (Automation Tester and framework support) in Wipro Technologies since Nov 20xx.

Have x years hands on experience in Manual, Automation Testing.

Very Good understanding and knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC),Testing Methodology, Agile Model, preparation of Test cases and executing the same, Defect Life Cycle / Bug Life Cycle, Application Testing, Functional Testing and Regression Testing, End-to-End Application Testing.

Experienced Knowledge on Core Java.

Knowledge in Database Testing on Manual Techniques.

Experienced in Automating Web Application Testing using Selenium WebDriver with TestNG Framework.

Experienced and Knowledge on API Automation [Rest Assured]

Technical Skills:

Testing Types : Manual , Automation , Database and API Testing

Automated Testing Tools : Selenium

Programming Languages : Java

Testing Framework : TestNG (Approaches: Page Object Model, Hybrid )

IDE : IntelliJ IDEA(Professional), Eclipse

Build Tools : Maven

Version Controls : Git

Databases : My SQL, MongoDB

Bug Tracking Tools : JIRA

Test Management Tool : JIRA (Zephyr)

Domain Knowledge : Financial Banking

Operating Systems : Windows 7, 8, 10 

Methodologies : Agile-Scrum, Waterfall

Packages : MS-Office

Worked with different kinds of Inspectors for Chrome and Firefox browsers for locating the elements in web pages.

Developed several re-usable functions to handle common functionalities.

Developed and executed automation scripts in TestNG Framework using Selenium.

Raised bugs based on the Reports and Coordinated with Development Team for bug fixing.

Develop test cases and prfioritize testing activities.

Execute all the test case and report defects, define severity and priority for each defect.

Involved in Analysing Test Results and Reporting using Extent Reports.

Personal Details:

Declaration:

I hereby declare that the information mentioned above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Ankita Choudhary

Vikas Kumar [email protected] Mobile Number: Linkdin Id:

Career Objective

Senior Software Test Engineer experienced in hospitality and energy domains with 4.4 years’ experience. Aspiring to take position where I can explore new technologies and quickly apply learnings gained to solve problems.

Technical Skills

• Possess practical knowledge in developing scripts to automate the testing process for web applications( Selenium, Maven, TestNG, Jenkins)
• Excellent in Functional testing, Smoke testing, Sanity testing, Ad-hoc testing and Regression testing.
• Analyze the manual test cases for automation. Involved in creation and execution of Automation Test Scripts
• Good exposure in SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and STLC (Software testing life cycle). Knowledge about Bug life cycle. Tool Knowledge – TFS, ALM, Jira.
• Good knowledge in Agile methodology.
• Preparation of test plans, test cases and execution & reporting Defects. Ability to write test cases and test scenario, review, test execution.
• API Testing, REST API Testing using Postman.
• Good knowledge on SQL queries.

Professional Experience

Accenture, India Senior Software Test Engineer – experienced in Microsoft Dynamics NAV, OpenLink Endur, Selenium with Java, Functional Testing, TestNG, API Testing, MySQL, Test Data Creation, Bug Reporting etc. Project: BPO Solution Estimator July,2018 – Present We’re part of an internal Accenture project involved in the migration of legacy estimation models into a comprehensive Angular Application compatible with Salesforce. We use Accenture’s proprietary estimations logic to arrive at figures related to costing, pricing, and number of FTEs required – among other things. This information is generated based on certain data and asking the client certain questions with pre-defined answer options. Team Size: 12 Client: Accenture CIO Domain: CIO Tools used: Salesforce Platform, JIRA, TFS (Team Foundation Server)

Project: Trafigura – Assets QA September,2018 – June,2019

As a functional Tester, I have learnt Navision (Dynamics NAV) tool. It is an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Solution designed for transactions from CRM (Customer Relationship Management), to Quoting, Ordering, producing, shipping and Invoicing on the sales side, to Purchasing, Receiving, Paying and Inventorying on the supply side. Team Size: 10 Client: Trafigura Domain: Energy and Resource Domain – ERP Tools used: Microsoft Dynamics NAV, JIRA, TFS (Team Foundation Server)

Project: HHS Accelerator October,2017 – July,2018

This project is initiated by New York City Government to simplify and speed the contract process for client and community services by building a Web-based system and eliminating redundant paper-based requirements. The new system will allow providers to Store and share documents and information online, submit applications for a NYC Business Review & Receive solicitation and submit proposals. The purpose of this project is to enable government of New York to manage and maintain various profitable and non-profitable organizations of New York city and letting the organizations to apply for procurements/tenders been released by the city. Team Size: 7 Client: Accenture NY Client Domain: Health & Public Services Tools used: HP ALM

Project: IHG (Intercontinental Hotel Group) April,2017 – September,2017

IHG has about 842,749 guest rooms and 5,656 hotels across nearly 100 countries. IHG owns several brands, including InterContinental, Regent Hotels, Six Senses Hotels, Kimpton Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn club vacations. Team Size: 5 Client: IHG US Retail Domain: Hospitality Tools used: HP ALM, JMeter Roles and Responsibilities 1. Involved in meetings with client and providing ST Demos to business users and business analyst 2. Performed Functional/Non-functional/Integration/Regression/UAT/Smoke testing 3. Test case Design, Test Execution, Bug Finding and Reporting 4. Creating Automation scripts and solving problems. Execution of automated scripts. 5. Training/support to End users and support users 6. End to End Integrated Test environment setup

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Punjab August 2012- June 2016 Achieved Distinction with 79%. Relevant Coursework: – C++, Core Java, MYSQL Data Structures, Computer Architecture Database Management Systems and Computer Networking

Achievements and Commendations

1. Received Accenture Celebrates Excellence (ACE) team award for outstanding contribution in project. 2. Won ‘Star Performer of the Month’ award for reporting maximum number of valid defects. 3. Won Magic Cabinet at Accenture for taking no emergency leaves. 4. Secured 2nd position in Dance, at annual cultural festival organised by GNDEC (2014). 5. Volunteer at World Cultural Festival (WCF) Delhi organised by Art of Living (AOL) (2015).

Trainings & Certifications

1. Green Field Foundation Training at Accenture for 3 months 2. Selenium3.0 training for fundamentals for selenium 3. Agile Delivery School training (Accenture) 4. Microsoft Certified -Azure Fundamentals

Vikas Kumar