Resume Headings
In general, 5 or 6 headings will be enough for most resumes or CVs. However, sometimes you will want to use more headings - when applying for a particular job for which additional information is appropriate. Here is a CV layout with most of the possible headings that you can choose from.
[white] | 'Standard' headings that you find on most CVs. |
[grey] | 'Extra' headings that you can add if necessary. |
Your name First name Surname (for example, John Brown) |
Include a good photo if you want or if requested | |
Address | 17 Any Road, ANYTOWN, Anycountry | |
Telephone | +44 171 123 4567 | |
Fax | +44 171 123 4567 | |
myname@anydomain.net | ||
Personal Information |
Marital status: |
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Nationality: | French | |
Date of birth: | State your date of birth in the form 1 January 1975 or January 1st, 1975 | |
Age: | 28 | |
Place of birth: | Town, Country | |
Objective | State the position or opportunity that you are looking for. (This must be short. One or two lines only.) | |
Summary of qualifications | Make a short list of the qualifications you have for this job. (This should be short. Your full qualifications will appear later under 'Education'). | |
Professional experience | List your jobs in reverse chronological order (last is first). | |
Education | List your university/school in reverse chronological order (last is first). | |
Specialized skills | Any additional special abilities you have (for example, computer programming) that may be of interest to the employer. | |
Patents and publications | List any relevant inventions you have made or books, articles and papers you have published. | |
Additional professional activities | List any relevant work activities not listed elsewhere. | |
Professional memberships | List any relevant professional associations or clubs of which you are a member. | |
Extracurricular activities | List any relevant activities that you have outside work. | |
Volunteer experience | List any relevant activities (present or past) that you have done unpaid. | |
Awards received | List any relevant awards or prizes. | |
Accreditations | List any official recognition of you by a relevant organization. | |
Security clearance | For certain jobs with government or companies contracted by government, it may be necessary to state your level of authorization to work on classified or confidential projects. | |
Civil service grades | If relevant, list your grades or levels as a civil servant (that is, state employee). | |
Community activities | List anything you do for your local community (for example church or school) if it is important or relevant for this job. | |
Languages | If necessary, list the languages you can speak. You can use the following descriptions:
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Travel | Details of travel and exposure to cultural experiences that may support your application. | |
Interests and activities | List things that you like or like doing (for example governor of local school, going to opera, drama or tennis). | |
Hobbies | List your favourite leisure-time activities (for example, stamp-collecting). You should include this only if you think it will be interesting for the employer. You may prefer to include this under 'Interests and activities'. | |
Additional information | Add any additional information that is necessary and relevant for a particular job. | |
References | If required, give the names and addresses of (two) people who can give you a reference. Alternatively, you can state 'Available on request.' |