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Resume Section Order — What Goes First and Why

Sunil Kalikayi4/8/20264 min read

Standard Section Order (Experienced)

1. Personal Info 2. Professional Summary 3. Experience 4. Skills 5. Education 6. Projects 7. Certifications 8. Languages. This order works for anyone with 2+ years of experience.

Student/Entry-Level Section Order

1. Personal Info 2. Summary 3. Education 4. Skills 5. Projects 6. Experience (internships) 7. Certifications 8. Activities/Leadership. Education and projects lead when you have limited formal experience.

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