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Content Writer resume guide

Editorial craft plus performance. Topics, SEO outcomes, and audience growth belong on page one.

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What 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

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.