Adding and Editing Experiences and Education

The core of your resume consists of your past work experiences and educational background. PARAT allows you to enter these quickly and structurally.

Adding a new entry

1. Navigate to the Experience or Education section.
2. Click the + Add New Entry button.
3. Fill in the key details:
   • Job Title / Degree: What was your role or qualification?
   • Company / School: Where did you work or study?
   • Time Period: Start and end dates. (Check "Present" if you are still there).
   • Location: Optional, but recommended.
4. Description: This is where you list your main responsibilities and achievements.

Editing or deleting entries

To modify an existing entry, simply click on it. The edit window will open. If you want to completely remove an entry, click the small red trash can icon inside the edit window.

Tip: Always order your entries reverse-chronologically (newest first). PARAT usually handles this sorting automatically based on the dates you enter.

Describing your tasks concisely

Use bullet points to describe your tasks and achievements. This makes your resume much easier for recruiters to scan compared to long blocks of text. If you're struggling to find the right words, try using our AI Assistant!