{"id":15384,"date":"2021-03-17T21:24:47","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T15:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/academy\/?p=15384"},"modified":"2024-06-13T16:59:59","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T11:29:59","slug":"how-to-write-digital-marketing-resume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/academy\/how-to-write-digital-marketing-resume\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write Digital Marketing Resume for freshers &#8211; A Complete Guide &#8211; Tips to Write a Winning Digital Marketing CV"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>To get a digital marketing job, a resume is the most important factor for a fresher<\/strong>. Making a job-winning resume is a different skill and you have to develop it to get hired by a company. The right format, language, and template increase the hiring chances in the digital field.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital entrepreneurship is the best option for digital marketing professionals. But it takes time to make decent money for a living. Hence, taking a digital marketing job is a good choice to survive at the initial stage of the career.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Related reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/digital-entrepreneur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/academy\/how-to-write-digital-marketing-resume\/#What_Is_a_Digital_Marketing_Resume\" >What Is a Digital Marketing Resume?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/academy\/how-to-write-digital-marketing-resume\/#Why_Digital_Marketing_Resume\" >Why Digital Marketing Resume&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/academy\/how-to-write-digital-marketing-resume\/#How_to_Write_Digital_Marketing_Resume_for_Freshers\" >How to Write Digital Marketing Resume for Freshers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/academy\/how-to-write-digital-marketing-resume\/#Sections_to_include_in_digital_marketing_resume\" >Sections to include in digital marketing resume:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/academy\/how-to-write-digital-marketing-resume\/#Resume_Header_%E2%80%93_Name_One-line_Job_Title_and_Personal_Information\" >Resume Header \u2013 Name, One-line Job Title, and Personal Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/academy\/how-to-write-digital-marketing-resume\/#Final_Proofreading_and_Editing\" >Final Proofreading and Editing&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/academy\/how-to-write-digital-marketing-resume\/#Digital_Marketing_Resume_Templates_PDF\" >Digital Marketing Resume Templates &amp; PDF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/academy\/how-to-write-digital-marketing-resume\/#Final_words\" >Final words:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Digital_Marketing_Resume\"><\/span><strong>What Is a Digital Marketing Resume?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital marketing resume is all about convincing hiring companies in every possible way that you are the right person to hire and fulfill their needs with required professional skills and knowledge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your resume can make your hiring company believe that you have all the skills and expertise to perform their required digital initiatives. You have to include each and every section very carefully in your resume to stand out in the thousands of applications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Digital_Marketing_Resume\"><\/span><strong>Why Digital Marketing Resume&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Digital marketing resumes<\/strong> showcase everything like education, skills, experiences, achievements, etc. It\u2019s very easy for a hiring professional to have a quick look at the resume and get an overall idea about the candidate\u2019s expertise and capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, your resume shows your digital expertise and skills. I recommend you add a section that can help you stand out from the crowd such as achievements. In case you are completely fresher, you can add a section of real projects. Your own real projects can help you get higher preference in the digital marketing field.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Write_Digital_Marketing_Resume_for_Freshers\"><\/span><strong>How to Write Digital Marketing Resume for Freshers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing a digital marketing resume for freshers is a hard job. You don\u2019t have any achievement or experience at the fresher level. It\u2019s really hard to make your hiring company believe in you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I highly recommend you create your <strong>own real-time projects<\/strong> before applying for jobs. It will help your recruiter to understand your capability and you will be hired easily.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also <strong>use SMART approach<\/strong> &#8211; Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound &#8211; For example, you can write &#8221; Awarded as best intern for positive contribution to the company&#8217;s goal &#8211; Achieved 10% revenue growth in 3 months or Saved company&#8217;s expenses by 5% by introducing automation.  Give support documents or links or example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/golden-rules-writing-seo-title-tags\/#Include_Power_Words_Sentiment_Numbers_in_Title\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">power words<\/a><\/strong> in your CV. Give proof in support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Build your own portfolio website<\/strong> (Wix or WordPress self hosted site or Blog or YouTube Channel), create an active and <strong>professional LinkedIn Profile<\/strong>. You should also have professional Facebook profile or page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Related reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/linkedin-tips-to-make-you-a-star\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to make an all-star LinkedIn profile<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sections_to_include_in_digital_marketing_resume\"><\/span><strong>Sections to include in digital marketing resume:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies search for experts who can perform excellent digital activities and increase ROI in a specific area. In your resume, you should include some sections that can help your recruiter understand your digital expertise easily.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a list of sections you should consider including in your resume. Whenever you include these sections in your digital marketing resume, make sure you follow the following order. These sections are relevant for the digital marketing hiring process and help recruiters to make a positive decision for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Name<\/li><li>One-line job title&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Personal information<\/li><li>Objective or summary&nbsp;<\/li><li>Key skills&nbsp;<\/li><li>Experience and achievements (own projects for freshers)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Certifications&nbsp;<\/li><li>Education&nbsp;<\/li><li>Additional sections like languages or hobbies etc.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Related reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/digital-marketing-career-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide to Digital marketing career scopes &amp; job opportunities<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resume_Header_%E2%80%93_Name_One-line_Job_Title_and_Personal_Information\"><\/span><strong>Resume Header \u2013 Name, One-line Job Title, and Personal Information<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A resume header is the most important part of any resume. It includes name, one-line job title, and personal information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Name \u2013<\/strong> Write your name at the top of your digital marketing resume instead of \u201cresume\u201d or \u201cCV\u201d. It makes your recruiter clear whose resume is this and creates a positive impact on the recruiter&#8217;s mind.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>One-line job title \u2013<\/strong> One-line job title tells who you are in a single sentence. A good strategy to write a one line job title is to include one or two certifications to improve efficiency about the job role. For example \u2013 write \u201cGoogle and Hubspot certified digital marketing specialist\u201d instead of writing only \u201cDigital marketing specialist\u201d.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Personal information \u2013<\/strong> After writing one line job title add your contact number, email id, social media and website link, city location and country. Remember, don\u2019t write your full address here and include your professional email id, not personal. Your social media should have the same name and relevant contents according to your job role, otherwise, you can skip the social links step.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\"><li><strong>Objective or Summary&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This section is to summarize your profile in a paragraph of 3-4 lines. In this section, you should describe your key skills and how you can help companies in a short and concise form.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants with experience of more than 2 years can include their work experience along with their measurable achievement points. Freshers should focus on objective how you can help the company\u2019s future missions and you are the right person the company is looking for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\"><li><strong>Key Skills&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital marketing jobs involve many digital skills. Companies search for specific skills that are required for specific job roles. You need to highlight your specific skills that are required for this specific job.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019re some important digital marketing skills companies often look for hiring \u2013&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/8-awesome-tips-new-age-seo-digital-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SEO or search engine optimization<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Paid Ads&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/tips-for-social-media-optimization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Social media marketing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/tips-write-magnetic-content\/\">Content writing&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/mobile-marketing\/\">Mobile marketing&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/web-design-trends\/\">Web design&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li>Content management system&nbsp;<\/li><li>Analytics&nbsp;<\/li><li>Strategy and planning&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/content-marketing-lessons-for-your-online-brand\/\">Content marketing<\/a><\/li><li>And many more&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also include some technical or hard skills in your digital marketing resume like \u2013&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Automation tools like Zapier&nbsp;<\/li><li>Email marketing tools such as Convertkit&nbsp;<\/li><li>HTML \/ CSS&nbsp;<\/li><li>JavaScript&nbsp;<\/li><li>Python&nbsp;<\/li><li>MySQL&nbsp;<\/li><li>Semrush&nbsp;<\/li><li>Moz&nbsp;<\/li><li>Hootsuite&nbsp;<\/li><li>Facebook ads&nbsp;<\/li><li>Google analytics&nbsp;<\/li><li>Buffer&nbsp;<\/li><li>And more&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"6\"><li><strong>Experience and Achievements&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Though freshers have no previous job-related experience and achievements, they can show their own projects and achievements in this section.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can show your own created and managed websites and results or you can show your social media activities and engagements. You have to prove yourself and convince your recruiter that you have all the skills and expertise the company is looking for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"7\"><li><strong>Certifications&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to include your all digital marketing certifications in your resume. You have to add one by one in reverse chronological order. The most modern format to include certifications is as follows \u2013&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certification <\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>&#8211; <\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong>Institute name<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>&#8211; <\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong>Month\/Year&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Copywriting specialist &#8211; AWAI &#8211; Jan, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certified SEO Manager &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/academy\/\">Seven Boats Academy<\/a> &#8211; Feb, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"8\"><li><strong>Education&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Education is a reliable feature for a fresher candidate with no prior experience. The modern format with the required information as follows \u2013&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>School\/University Name \u2013 Location <\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong>&#8211; Date of enrolling and passing out&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pursued Degree&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CGPA&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nopany Institute \u2013 Kolkata &#8211; Jun\u2019 12 \u2013 April\u2019 16&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BPT&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grade \u2013 A&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"9\"><li><strong>Additional Sections&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You can add additional sections like languages you know, your hobbies, etc. But include additional sections according to your job profile. I recommend you include additional sections only while you see any benefit in your job, don\u2019t put anything unnecessarily.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Related reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/how-to-harness-the-power-of-social-media-to-find-your-first-job\/\">Job hunting using social media<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Proofreading_and_Editing\"><\/span><strong>Final Proofreading and Editing&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a relaxed time to final proofread and edit your digital marketing resume. Check out if all the sections are included. Text highlighted and bullet points are added where necessary. Make sure your resume is clutter-free and concise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digital_Marketing_Resume_Templates_PDF\"><\/span>Digital Marketing Resume Templates &amp; PDF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Check a sample <a href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Resume-of-Debajyoti-Banerjee-7boats-Updated-on-11-12-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resume of Debajyoti Banerjee, Founder &amp; CEO of Seven Boats Info-System Private Limited.<\/a> <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>You can check out a variety of modern resume templates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiration.com\/resume-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_words\"><\/span><strong>Final words:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing a resume is a creative skill that you should develop before applying for jobs. Digital marketing jobs are all about utility and result-oriented. If you can show any result you have achieved within a certain period of time, then the hiring authority will obviously consider you. But you will have to represent yourself efficiently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to make a career in the digital marketing industry, then you should consider choosing our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/academy\/course\/complete-digital-marketing\/\">digital marketing course<\/a><\/strong> to learn advanced digital marketing skills from industry experts.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To get a digital marketing job, a resume is the most important factor for a fresher. 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