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Top Dog Talent: Resume Tips to Showcase Your Best Tricks

by Express Employment Professionals
Published Date: July 22, 2025
Modified Date: Nov. 10, 2026

A small dog wearing large round glasses, a white collar, and a pink striped tie is sitting at a desk with its front paws on a laptop keyboard.

Our four-legged friends are showing off during the dog days of summer with the kind of workplace skills that would make hiring managers take notice. But here’s the twist: you’ve got the same standout skills and more. No matter your expertise, your resume should reflect the strengths that make you a top dog in your field.

Take a note from these impressive pups on how to highlight your unique abilities with a splash of personality to keep your resume fetching. After all, when it comes to landing your next job, it’s not just about experience, but showing off your best tricks.

Photo of a black-and-white dog lying on green grass while wearing a bright yellow hard hat.

Rip – Forklift Operator

Precision

Situational awareness

Dependable

Photo of a brown dog wearing a colorful bandana, licking frosting from a metal mixer beater held in front of its mouth indoors.

Frank – Chef

Focus

Discipline

Pride in craft

Photo of a tan-and-black dog with upright ears standing on a glossy floor inside a large warehouse lined with tall shelving units.

Jasper – Material Handler

Safety management

Attention to detail

Reliable

Photo of a small black-and-tan dog standing on carpet indoors, holding an orange-and-blue toy in its mouth, with a TV and console behind it.

Kato – Pick and Pack

Efficiency

Endurance

Accuracy

Photo of two dogs sitting on green grass, one gray-and-white and one black-and-white, both looking up toward the camera.

Mya and Marlee – Customer Service Representatives

Attentive listening

Accommodating

Social

Loyal

Unwavering support

Photo of a fluffy gray-and-white dog wearing a blue bow tie, sitting on a paved walkway between tall modern buildings.

Blue – Accountant

Trustworthy

Protective instincts

Keen observation

Strong memory

Recordkeeping

Illustration of a small tan dog wearing a yellow hard hat and orange safety vest, sitting at a desk with blueprints and tools; a mug reads “BEST PUP-ENGINEER.”

Lincoln – Engineer

Persistence

Energy management

Problem solving

Adaptable

Love of gadgets

Photo of a black dog wearing a patterned bandana, standing beside a bronze statue of a seated cowboy holding a rope, with modern apartment buildings in the background.

Siggy – Dental Hygienist

Smiley

Patience

Consistency

Empathy

Paw-sitive attitude

Resume Tips

Just like our canine companions are showing off their skills, you can highlight your own talents on your resume in a way that’s just as eye-catching with these tips:

Spotlight powerful metrics

Customize your resume for a career change

Highlight your transferable skills

Optimize the process with AI

Level up your resume

Find Your Next Job

When you’re ready for your next job, Express Employment Professionals is here to help. We’re only recruiting human applicants at this time but encourage treats for the canines!

About Express Employment Professionals

At Express Employment Professionals, we’re in the business of people. From job seekers to client companies, Express helps people thrive and businesses grow. Our international network of franchises offers localized staffing solutions to the communities they serve across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, employing more than 11 million since its inception. Learn more at ExpressPros.com or ExpressPros.ca.

Express Employment Professionals

At Express Employment Professionals, we’re in the business of people. From job seekers to client companies, Express helps people thrive and businesses grow.

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