The heading of your resume provides basic contact information about you. That means your name, address, any telephone numbers you are available at and your e-mail address. You can arrange this information in a variety of ways. The simple way is like this:
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Michelle Smith
555 My Bright Way
Yourtown, IL 54321
Home Phone: (555) 555-5555
Cell Phone: (555) 444-4444
e-mail: micsmith@yahoo.com
As you can see, the name is in larger print than the rest of the information and in bold. The rest of the contact information is in smaller print and not bolded.
Another format you can use for the heading looks like this:
Michelle Smith
555 My Bright Way * Yourtown, IL 54321 * Home Phone (555) 555-5555 * Cell Phone: (555) 444-4444 * micsmith @yahoo.com
Yet another way that you can construct the heading is like this:
Michelle Smith
555 My Bright Way
Yourtown, IL 54321
Home Phone (555) 555-5555 * Cell Phone (555) 444-4444 * micsmith @yahoo.com
The important thing to remember about the heading is that it contains your up-to-date pertinent information and highlights your name. Here are some other pointers to remember when writing the heading of your resume:
- Avoid nicknames.
- Use a permanent address. Use your parents’ address, a friend’s address, or the address you plan to use after graduation.
- Use a permanent telephone number and include the area code. If you have an answering machine, record a neutral greeting.
- Add your e-mail address. Many employers will find it useful. (Note: Choose an e-mail address that sounds professional.)
- Include your web site address only if the web page reflects your professional ambitions.
The next section is your objective statement.
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