How do I show writing samples?

Add a portfolio link in your contact line and pick three pieces that match the job: a blog post, a piece of copy and something that shows your research.

Do content writers need SEO skills?

Most jobs expect basic SEO: keyword research, headings, and writing for search intent. Mention the tools you use.

Made-up example for India

Content Writer resume example

Content writers create articles, website copy and social posts that inform readers and help a brand get found online.

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You start with the structure and wording style. Your name, companies, dates and numbers are left as [placeholders] for you to fill in.

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Divya Menon

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · +91 90000 00117 · [email protected]

Summary

Content writer with 3 years of experience writing SEO blog posts, website copy and newsletters for tech and education brands. Combine research, clear structure and keyword knowledge to write content that ranks and reads well.

Experience

Content Writer, Learnwell Education

Thiruvananthapuram · Jul 2023 to Present

Wrote 90+ SEO articles that together bring in 60,000 organic visits a month.
Improved 25 older posts with new keywords and structure, lifting their traffic by an average of 40%.
Edited the work of 4 freelance writers and created a style guide for the team.
Wrote a weekly newsletter with an average open rate of 38%.

Junior Content Writer, Kallai Media

Kozhikode · Jun 2021 to Jun 2023

Produced website copy, product descriptions and social posts for 12 clients.
Researched topics and interviewed experts to write 30 long-form guides.
Delivered 98% of assignments on or before the deadline.

Education

M.A., English, University of Kerala (2019 to 2021) · First Class (76%)

Skills

SEO writing · Copywriting · Keyword research · Editing and proofreading · WordPress · Content strategy · Research · Google Analytics · Email newsletters · Social media copy · Style guides · Grammarly and Surfer SEO

This is a made-up example. The person, companies, colleges and numbers are fictional. Do not copy them: use the structure and write about your own real work.