How to Write a Resume for a Project Management Job

Project management is a career path that is in demand and is growing fast. To be competitive in a job market where employers are demanding that candidates meet 90 percent of the qualifications desired for a job, a resume intended for a project management job needs to be tailored for the employers who need these skills. Key information such as a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and ability to lead a team are crucial to getting your resume noticed.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• Printer
• Resume paper

1. Research the skills needed for the project management job you wish to obtain. Do you have a job advertisement for your desired position? If not, look on job boards such as Careerbuilder and Monster to find job advertisements for other posted job openings in project management. List the qualifications required to fill the positions. Common qualifications include experience with budget management, ability to lead a team and certification in project management. Match your skills, experience and education to these requirements.

2. Pick a resume format that works best with your background. Choose from chronological, functional and combination styles. If you have a solid work history in project management with no significant gaps, a chronological or combination format is suitable.

3. Put your contact information at the top of your resume. Include your name, address, phone number and email address.

4. Write an objective next that includes the name of the project management position you are seeking. Add substance to your objective by including 2 skills you possess that are valuable to the employer. For example, write "Seeking a project manager position utilizing exceptional planning and implementation skills."

5. Create a work history section beginning with your most recent job first. List the company name, city and state where it is located, dates of employment and job title held. Describe your accomplishments and the job duties you performed that are relevant for your project management position. Include key information such as staying within budget, managing a team and meeting deadlines. Begin each sentence with an action verb.

6. Put in an education section that lists the name of the schools you attended, city and state where located and credential earned. Include training and certifications relevant to project management such as a PMP certification.

7. Proofread your resume to check for errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Tips & Warnings

• Add sections such as community affiliations or volunteer work to your resume only if they are relevant for your project management position.
• Limit your resume to 1 or 2 pages.
• Your work history section should cover around 10 years employment.

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