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.
Drag-and-Drop Reordering
FreeResumePick supports drag-and-drop section reordering in the Customize panel. Rearrange sections to prioritize what matters most for each specific application.