Education:
Data provided in this section should be prioritized
(and included) according to:
- Your current career level (entry-level as
opposed to professional)
- The purpose of your resume
- The country in which your resume will be
distributed
Your current career level:
If you're an entry-level candidate with little or no
professional experience, your education should be
presented immediately after the Qualifications
Summary and/or skills area. The reasoning for this
is that education is currently your most marketable
asset. Here, you would include:
- GPA (if 3.5 or above)
- Awards/scholarships
- Dean's list
- Coursework relevant to job search
If you're a professional with five or more years of
experience, Education should be listed last on your
resume. GPAs, awards or scholarships, and mention
of dean's lists are not generally provided in a
professional or executive resume, except for those
used for entrance into graduate school programs.
The purpose of your resume:
Resumes sent to admissions directors for graduate
school can list Education before Professional
Experience or after, depending upon these factors:
- If the applicant has just recently completed his
bachelor's degree, it should be listed before
Professional Experience.
- If the applicant has real-world experience
related to the graduate degree she is seeking, the
Professional Experience should be listed first.
The country in which your resume will be
distributed:
If you are distributing your resume within the US,
high school education is not included. The only
exception to this rule would be if you're applying
for a job with the federal government. In that case,
you would include high school data.
When distributing a resume outside the US, then high
school education is included.
Training:
Include all specialized training that is
transferable to your new job target. If you have not
attended college, include all specialized training
in your target field. Hiring managers generally
prefer to see some post-secondary education.
