There are some important basic elements and things that you should include in your resume, because they provide important information about you to a potential employer. There are also other things that you are not obliged to mention, but they may give you an additional advantage over other candidates. You should always make sure that your resume includes the following things:
- Your name and contact information
- Your previous work experience
- Your skills that are most relevant to the job you are applying for
- Qualifications, education, and training
You can also choose to include the following:
- Your social media accounts (be careful) and share only those accounts that the potential employer will be happy to see.
- Personal statement: although you don’t have to do this, a brief personal statement (two or three sentences) is a good opportunity to highlight and explain why you think you would be a perfect fit for the job, or write something specific that shows the value you have added to your previous company. Your membership in professional bodies (only if it is relevant to the field of work for which you are applying)
You can also highlight awards related to the job you are applying for, in addition to your hobbies, and interests, this will give the employer a quick idea of who you are outside of work, and help him understand whether you will make a good addition to the team. However, always make sure that those hobbies, and interests are relevant to the job you are applying for, and be sure to mention them in a list and a brief summary of your resume.
