The resume is always the first thing that an employer notices about you. They say first impressions are last impressions. Make a resume that the gives the best impression of yourself and get selected for the interview.

Use a strong professional summary

  • Replace an objective with a 3–5 line summary highlighting your experience, skills, and achievements.
  • Mention years of experience and the industries you’ve worked in.

 Tailor your resume for every job

  • Match keywords from the job description, especially skills and job titles.
  • This helps Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) recognize your resume.

Make it ATS-friendly

  • Use simple headings like Professional Summary, Work Experience, Skills, Education.
  • Avoid tables, text boxes, graphics, icons, and multiple columns unless specifically requested.

Focus on achievements, not just duties

  • Instead of:
    • “Packed products.”
  • Write:
    • “Packed up to 300 customer orders per shift while maintaining 99% accuracy.”
  • Use numbers wherever possible.

 Add a Core Skills section

Include relevant skills such as:

  • Warehouse Operations
  • Order Picking & Packing
  • Inventory Management
  • Forklift Operation (if certified)
  • Quality Control
  • Food Safety & Hygiene
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management

Include relevant certifications

Examples:

  • Forklift Licence
  • Food Safety Certificate
  • HACCP
  • First Aid
  • Manual Handling
  • Health & Safety Training

Highlight language skills

This is particularly valuable for international jobs.
Example:

  • English – Fluent
  • Portuguese – Fluent
  • Konkani – Native
  • Hindi – Fluent

Keep the design clean

  • One page if you have under 10 years’ experience; up to two pages for more extensive experience.
  • Use consistent fonts and formatting with plenty of white space.

  Include work authorization

For international applications, clearly state:

“Portuguese Passport Holder – Eligible to work across the European Union without a work permit.”

Add a LinkedIn profile

If your LinkedIn is complete and up to date, include the URL.

 Remove outdated information

  • No need to include marital status, religion, or a full postal address.
  • A professional email address and phone number are sufficient.

Emphasize transferable skills

For warehouse, hospitality, or logistics roles, highlight:

  • Reliability
  • Attendance
  • Flexibility with shifts
  • Ability to lift and handle goods safely
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving