What Goes Into a Resume

Common Things to Include

• Contact Information
• Work Experiences
• Education
• Volunteer Experiences
• Useful Skills
• Personal Projects, Hobbies and Clubs
• Leadership Experiences
• A Goal or summary paragraph is optional

Stuff to Leave Out of a Resume

• Dates are not recommended
• Your address is not necessary in the contact information
• Don’t use icons or graphics for important text

Make Your Resume Fit into a Single Page

As we’ve stated before, make your resume fit into a single page because recruiters do not want to waste all day reading a 3 page resume. They might only skim the first page and reject your resume because they are busy. Leave out non-essential details, especially if these details aren’t mentioned in the job description you are applying to.