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What to Include in a Resume

Review all the information that you need to include in a resume, including required and optional parts of a resume, along with the appropriate format and advice on what information include in each section.


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When you are applying for jobs, it's important to select a file name that includes your own name.

What to Include in a Resume
Need help compiling the information for your resume? Here are the sections that you need to include in a resume, along with the appropriate format and advice on what information include in each section.

What Not to Include in Your Resume
Information on what not to include on your resume. Here's a list of the information that shouldn't be included when writing a resume.

Sections of a Resume Examples
When you are writing a resume, the experience section of your resume includes your employment history. List the companies you worked for, dates of employment, the positions you held and a bulleted list of responsibilities and achievements.

Resume Experience Section
When you are writing a resume, the experience section of your resume includes your employment history. List the companies you worked for, dates of employment, the positions you held and a bulleted list of responsibilities and achievements.


Resume Career Summary Section
A Career Summary section of a resume is an optional customized section of a resume that lists key achievements, skills, and experience relevant to the position for which you are applying


Information on how to list a GED certificate or diploma on your resume and job applications.

Resume Skills Section
The skills section of your resume includes your abilities that are related to the jobs you are applying for. Include skills that are relevant to the position / career field that you are interested in i.e. computer skills, software skills, and/or language skills.

Resume Education Section
In the education section of your resume, list the schools you attended, the degrees you attained, and any special awards and honors you earned.

Resume Contact Section
When you're writing a resume it's important to include all your contact information (address, phone, and email address) at the top of your resume.

Resume Keywords
Your resume should include the same keywords that appear in job descriptions. That way, you will increase your chances of your resume matching available positions - and of you being selected for an interview.

What to Include on Your Resume When You Have Been Out of the Workforce
There are many reasons for employment gaps, but there are plenty of other things which can be included on your resume. Here's what to list on your resume when you have been out of the workforce.

Resume Career Highlights Section
A Career Highlights / Qualifications section of a resume, also known as a Skills or Accomplishment section, is an optional customized section of a resume that lists key achievements, skills, traits, and experience relevant to the position for which you are applying.

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