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.

Resume guidelines, including detailed information on what to include in a resume, fonts, margins, resume format, the sections of a resume, plus resume examples and templates.

When you're writing a resume and you have extensive work experience, you don't need to list your entire work history on your resume. Here's which years of experience and what dates to include on your resume.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Want to stand out from the job searching crowd? Here's how to use a QR code on your resume or business card to get noticed by hiring managers.

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

A resume summary statement is a brief list of the highlights of your qualifications. It gives the hiring manager, at a glance, a synopsis of your professional qualifications. Here's how to write a resume summary statement plus examples of resume summary statement for a variety of occupations.