In modern resumes, subheadings are used to separate
and prioritize essential information as it pertains
to the current job search. They also serve as
visual cues to the hiring manager that one section
has ended and another begun.
Subheadings can be centered, flush left, underscored
(for added emphasis), or set off by horizontal
lines.
Subheadings to Consider Using on a Modern Resume:
- Summary of Qualifications or Profile
- Career Accomplishments
- Computer Skills
- Professional Experience or Work History
- Education
- Specialized Training
Order of Subheadings
In all modern resumes, information is prioritized
according to importance, with the most relevant
pieces -- as they relate to the current job search
-- appearing first.
Therefore, if you were a recent graduate with an
academic, rather than a work-related, background in
your chosen field, Education would precede
Professional Experience. On the other hand, if you
have had several years of solid work experience in
your field, the Professional Experience would come
first.
The key is always to highlight the most relevant
data.
