?? 111 Helpful Resume Section Headings and Titles

?? 111 Helpful Resume Section Headings and Titles 1K The list is divided into sections, just like your resume, to group the related headers together for easy reference. Photo by Kathryn Decker You might want to bookmark this for reference later… Does your resume include any of the following: (check all that apply) Objective Summary Hobbies and Interests Testimonial quote View Results Free bonus: The One Resume Resource You’ll Ever Need is a handy reference to make your resume get you more job interviews. Download it free now Objectives, Summaries and Goals Career Goal Objective Career Objective Employment Objective Professional Objective Summary Career Summary Professional Summary Summary of Qualifications eval Work and Employment Employment History Work History Work Experience Experience Professional Experience Professional Background Additional Experience Career Related Experience Related Experience [Industry] Experience â€" replace [Industry] with the name of yours, such as ‘Accounting Experience’ Freelance Freelance Experience Army Experience Military Experience Military Background eval Education and Training Academic Background Academic Experience Programs Courses Related Courses Education Educational Background Educational Qualifications Educational Training Education and Training Training Academic Training Professional Training Course Project Experience Related Course Projects Internship Experience Internships Apprenticeships College Activities Certifications Special Training Extra-curricular Activities and Honors Affiliations Professional Affiliations Associations Professional Associations Memberships Professional Memberships Athletic Involvement Community Involvement Civic Activities Extra-Curricular Activities Professional Activities Volunteer Work Volunteer Experience Skills, Expertise and Proficiencies Credentials Qualifications Areas of Experience Areas of Expertise Areas of Knowledge Skills Career Related Skills Professional Skills Specialized Skills Technical Skills Computer Skills Computer Knowledge Software (as in, ‘software you are familiar with’) Technologies Technical Experience Proficiencies Languages Language Competencies and Skills Programming Languages Achievements and Accomplishments Licenses Presentations Conference Presentations Conventions Dissertations Exhibits Papers Publications Professional Publications Research Research Grants Research Projects Current Research Interests Thesis / Theses Awards and Recognition Honors Academic Honors Accolades Endorsements Achievements Accomplishments Awards Distinctions Fellowships Scholarships Credibility and Proof Portfolio References Testimonials Recommendations Web Portfolio Writing Samples â€" as in, ‘where to find them’ Websites â€" as in, ‘Created’ or ‘Designed’) Social Media Profiles Status Availability â€" as in, ‘when I will be available’ if you’re currently unavailable (e.g. student) but need to apply in advance What's missing? Did you notice that the following weren’t in the list? Hobbies Interests Personal Interests Miscellaneous That’s because none of these sections should appear on your resume unless you have a very specific reason to add them, and I don’t mean ‘as filler to make it a whole page.’ Frequently asked questions What are the 4 main sections of a resume? After the contact information at the top, a typical resume should contain at least these resume categories: a work experience section followed by an education section. If you have too much relevant work experience to fit in a 1-2 page resume, include a professional summary after the contact information but before the work experience section. For many people, it's also a good idea to end with a skills section to emphasize the high level of expertise you have for a given role. READ NEXT: 9 Tips for a Surprisingly Helpful Hobbies Interests Resume Section Free Bonus If you want a handy resume and CV resource that you can keep on your smartphone or print out for easy reference, this special bonus is for you. This free download contains: 111 Smart Resume Section Headings and Titles 60 Resume Achievement Writing Ideas and Expressions 500 Positive Resume Action Verbs That Get Job Interviews 35 Resume Filenames Recruiters Won’t Respond To Click the image below to get access to The One Resume Resource You’ll Ever Need: JobMob Insiders can get this free bonus and other exclusive content in the JobMob Insider Bonuses area. Join now, it's free!