Resume Writing

What contact information should you include?

You probably already know that your contact information—which includes your name, address, phone number, and email address—should always appear at the top of your resume, regardless of which resume format you have used.

But did you know that some employers actually use the contact information section to screen out undesirable candidates? They may pass you over if you live in another part of the country in order to avoid paying relocation costs. Or they may form a negative opinion about you if your contact information is inappropriate in some way. A lot of hiring managers today will even use this information to search for you on popular social networking sites to see what is posted about you.

So what should you include to make sure your resume doesn't get eliminated?

Click the buttons in the interactive below to learn more about contact information.

It is now becoming more common to see links to professional online profiles and personal webpages placed on resumes. These links are generally included with your contact information, but may be listed in another section like additional information. Visit Lesson 3 of this tutorial for more information and advice on including web links.