Question

Chris's resume highlights that he was first in his senior class. In general, what items should be included on a resume and what should you highlight?

Answer 1

In general, there are a few elements that should always be included on a resume. A resume should include your work experience. This should include details, such as the amount of time you spent in each position, the responsibilities you had, the results you obtained and the title you received. The resume should also include your education history, particularly the highest level you have achieved. Finally, a resume should include other relevant activities that provided you with important skills, such as volunteer activities.

Answer 2

In general, you should include work experience and responsibilities on a resume. Under each job that you've had, or volunteer position you've been in, you should detail the responsibilities in terms of skills that you used that could be transferable to jobs both in the same field and in different fields.