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Developing a Résumé

Identify Résumé Headings

Select headings to be used on your résumé that best highlight achievements and experiences that are relevant to the position you seek. Begin with the basic sections: Identification, Objective/Qualifications Summary, Skills, Experience and Work History and Education. Add additional sections to customize your résumé.

Identification Name Address City State Zip Telephone Number E-mail Address Alternative Number (Optional) Web Address (Optional)

Objective/Qualifications Summary

• Objective
  
• Career Objective
  
• Summary
  
• Summary of Qualifications
  
• Qualifications Summary
  
• Key Qualifications
  
• Profile
  
• Career Summary
  
• Career Profile
  
• Career Highlights

Skills, Experience and Work History

• Work History
  
• Work Experience
  
• Employment History
  
• Employment Experience
  
• Relevant Experience
  
• Relevant Skills and Experience
  
• Skills and Experience
  
• Volunteer Experience
  
• Volunteer Skills and Experience
  
• __________ Particular Area Experience
  i.e., Accounting, Counseling, ...

Education, Training and Certification

• Education
  
• Education and Training
  
• Education and Certification
  
• Training and Certification
  
• Training
  
• Academic Achievements and Accomplishments

Optional Sections

• Activities
  
• Computer Skills
  
• Technical Skills
  
• Laboratory Skills
  
• Honors
  
• University/Academic Activities
  
• Community Activities/Involvement
  
• Extracurricular Activities
  
• Professional Affiliations
  
• Professional/Civic Activities
  
• Awards and Recognitions