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Content Writer resume guide
Editorial craft plus performance. Topics, SEO outcomes, and audience growth belong on page one.
Build this resume freeWhat to emphasize
- Niches and audiences.
- Traffic, conversion, or engagement outcomes.
- Published samples (links).
- Collaboration with design/SEO/product.
Skills to feature
SEO writing · Editing · Content strategy · CMS · Research · Storytelling
Only list skills you can discuss. Use Lynt’s tailoring tool to mirror honest language from each job description, then verify structure with the ATS checker.
Common mistakes
- No samples
- Word-count vanity
- Ignoring SEO when relevant
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FAQ
Portfolio structure?
5-8 best pieces with context and results.
Freelance clients?
Name industries; NDAs as ‘confidential SaaS’.
AI tools?
Mention process if asked; emphasize editorial judgment.
Technical writing pivot?
Show clarity for complex topics and docs systems.
Metrics?
Organic traffic, time on page, MQLs, signups attributed.