How to write a resume that gets interviews (2026)

A great resume is not long — it is clear, concise and results-driven. Recruiters spend under 10 seconds on a first pass. This guide walks you through each section so you make that cut.

1. Contact details

Full name, target job title, phone, a professional email and your city. Add LINE ID or LinkedIn — many Thai employers contact candidates on LINE.

2. Profile summary

Two or three sentences: who you are, years of experience, your strengths and one headline achievement, e.g. “Digital marketer with 5 years’ experience; grew online sales 180% in one year.”

3. Work experience

• Reverse chronological order
• 3–5 bullet points per role, starting with action verbs
• Quantify everything you can: revenue, budget, team size

4. Education

Degree, major, school and graduation year. Fresh graduates can add GPA (if above 3.00) and relevant activities.

5. Skills & languages

List tools you actually use (Excel, Canva, SAP…) and your English level with a score such as TOEIC or IELTS.

6. Thai-style personal details

Many Thai companies still ask for date of birth, nationality, religion, marital and military status. International companies usually do not — tailor it to each application.

Final tips

1. Keep it to 1–2 pages
2. Always send a PDF
3. Use a clear file name, e.g. Resume-Natthida-Marketing.pdf
4. Tailor your resume to every job ad

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