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 Contact Information
Copyright Alison Doyle
It's important to include all your contact information on your resume so employers can easily get in touch with you. Include your full name, street address, city, state, and zip, home phone number, cell phone number, and email address.
Resume Objective
Copyright Alison Doyle
If you include an objective on your resume, it's important to tailor your resume objective to match the job you are applying for. The more specific you are, the better chance you have of being considered for the job you are interested in.
Career Summary
Copyright Alison Doyle
The 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.
Resume Experience Section
Copyright Alison Doyle
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 Education Section
Copyright Alison Doyle
In the education section of your resume, list the schools you attended, the degrees you attained, and any special awards and honors you earned. Also include professional development coursework and certifications.
Resume Skills
Copyright Alison Doyle
Resume Keywords
Copyright Mark Poprocki
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.
Formatted Resume Section Examples
Copyright PenelopeB
View formatted examples of each section of a resume, including the optional sections.
Prioritize Your Resume Content
Copyright Pali Rao
It's important to prioritize the content of your resume so that your most important and relevant experience is listed first, with key accomplishments listed at the top of each position.
Review Resume Examples
Copyright Jim Jurica
Before you start work on writing or updating your resume, review resume examples that fit a variety of employment situations. Then select a style and format that best highlights your strengths and achievements.
