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How to present your education

How to present your education

From the course: Writing a Resume

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How to present your education

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- This section of the resume is easy. Throw your educational background at the top of the resume and move on. Right? Well, do you put your education first or do you put it last? How much education should you include? What happens if you're in college and don't have a degree yet, do you include your high school diploma? And what about certification courses or unfinished degrees? Let's tackle the easy stuff first. Assuming you have a college degree and work experience, place your education at the bottom of the resume. But if you're a recent college grad with no work experience, then you'll place your education after your objective. You also might place your education near the top of your resume, if you completed a new degree that helps you transition into a new industry. If you're currently enrolled in college courses and haven't completed a degree, you can place your education on the resume with an anticipated graduation…

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