Resume Section Headers - Not Set In Stone

We are all familiar with the most common resume section headers - Objective, Professional Experience, and Education. However, it is important to realize that resume headers are not set in stone. Which section headers will most effectively showcase your relevant experience, credentials, skills, and training? What may work for one alumni, is not necessarily the best way to showcase another. One of my favorite section headers that I use with clients is "Community/Civic Involvement". This section header captures ways in which the client may be involved in the community (often in leadership roles). Unfortunately, this excellent information tends to get left off since clients 1) do not think to put it on their resume or 2) they are just not sure where to put it on their tradition resume. I recently stumbled upon a post that will give alumni a tool to help expand their list of header options. Take the time this week to review 111 Smart Resume Section Headings and Titles. Which new headers and titles will you be using on your next resume update? As always, your UK Alumni Career Counselors are happy to review your resume. Simply email it to Kelly.Higgins@uky.edu.