Must-Have Sections
- Contact information (name, phone, email, LinkedIn)
- Professional summary or objective
- Work experience with achievements
- Education
- Relevant skills
Recommended Additions
- Certifications and licenses
- Languages spoken
- Relevant projects
- Volunteer experience
- Awards and honors
What to Leave Off
- Personal photo (in the US)
- Date of birth or age
- Marital status
- Social security number
- Full mailing address (city/state is enough)
- Salary history or expectations
- "References available upon request"
- Irrelevant work experience from decades ago