Regardless of the format you use, you will likely have an Education section on your resume. In the Education section, you will want to highlight formal programs and continuing education or on-the-job training.
In writing this section, you will want to be consistent in the layout (listing the college first, then the degree, or vice versa). Start with the highest degree you have earned and work backwards. Include relevant information such as:
- college or university
- location
- degree
- date of degree
- major field of study
- minors
- topic of thesis
- relevant courses
- language skills or study abroad programs
- GPA
- honors
- extra-curricular activities
If you did not complete a college degree, mention coursework you have taken. If you are in a degree program share the expected completion date. If high school is your highest degree, list it; otherwise, it does not need to be mentioned (it's assumed).
If you have completed certification programs, follow your formal education section with a short description of these programs and include the dates if it is important.
You may want to be selective in what you include under this section. Ask yourself, “What is the purpose of including this information?” If it's just because you find it interesting and it isn't related to the job you are seeking, it may be prudent to leave it off.
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