What Should You Include in Your Resume?
Make sure your CV includes all an employer needs to know to believe you’re a good fit for the job.
The following sections are included in a complete and professional resume.
Contact Information
On the top of your CV, include your contact information. It should be simple to read and understand.
- Name and mailing address
- E-mail address is required.
- Use a professional e-mail address instead of something like banana buns or hottie4u.
- Phone numbers are listed. Keep an eye out for loud background music, slang, or inappropriate language in your outgoing voice mail message.
- Include your website’s or online portfolio’s URL
Statement of Purpose
The aim of your resume is stated clearly in an objective statement. This isn’t something you’ll see on every CV. Use it to tell an employer about a certain job or career objective you have in mind. Make your aim specific to the position you’re seeking for. If you don’t want to include it on your resume, make sure to include one in your cover letter.
Summary Statement
By emphasising your qualifications, a summary statement draws the employer’s attention. It is substituted for an objective statement. Your resume may not be read in its entirety by an employer. A summary will provide them a quick overview of your job history, accomplishments, and talents. It should be very brief in order to be effective (4-5 lines of text). It should also be tailored to the position for which you are seeking. When writing your summary statement, include keywords and resume verbs.
Employment History
Your professional experience might be presented in a variety of ways. The chronological format is the most simple. Work backwards in time from your present or most recent position. Include your job title, your employer’s name, as well as the city and state where you work. Include the start and end dates of your job (month and year). Add an overview of your responsibilities and accomplishments for each role.
Education
Start with your most recent or highest degree and work your way down the list. Include your degree, subject of study/major, and the name and location of the university you attended.
Other Information
Include information that is relevant to the position you are applying for. Memberships in groups, volunteer work, military experience, computer skills, accolades, and hobbies are all examples of this. If your religious, political, or contentious associations aren’t directly related to the job you desire, don’t disclose them.
On your résumé, don’t list any references. Employers want you to be able to offer them with these. Find out how to choose references.
