Where to put certifications at on resume

[DougK62]

So what section should they go in? I have them in "education" right now, but I'm wondering if they'd be more appropriate in another section like "skills" or "experience". Any comments? This is for a soon-to-be CSCI college grad, BTW.

 

[arcas]

If you have just one certification, I would continue to list it under "Education" but once you get a few certifications under your belt, you might consider adding a separate "Certifications" section.

 

[Smolek]

Originally posted by: arcas
If you have just one certification, I would continue to list it under "Education" but once you get a few certifications under your belt, you might consider adding a separate "Certifications" section.

agreed

 

[Jfur]

I would avoid putting them in education and add them to skills or a certification section. It looks like people are trying to pad "education" when there are a lot of non-degree items (inlcuding summer programs and the like, unless it is substantial). Also, if you have a variety of certs, make sure you only put relevant ones down and make sure they are current! If your certification is really major and required for the job, note it in your cover letter to highlight it.

 

[lti]

For certifications that are education-related, you can put them under education. If you decide to keep them under "Education," try to make them more visible. I do a lot of recruitment myself, and when we go through a few dozen resumes, it's easy to miss those highlights.

 

[emgeiger1991]

If you have just one certification, I would continue to list it under "Education" but once you get a few certifications under your belt, you might consider adding a separate "Certifications" section.

agreed

 

[spidey07]

I have a "Education and Professional Certification" section. It all goes in there. The most important two certs goe after my name at the very top. I want them to notice it immediately.

 

[emgeiger1991]

I have mine in one called "Certifications" and I have also read other places that you should do that. I also have my future certifications that i'm going for in with "Objectives".

 

[Vette73]

Depends on the job. If it is a cert that is tied to that job then list it under education area AND also in the top of KSA (Knowledge/Skills/Ability) area. If it is not tied to that job or has little value then do not hype it up and ONLY put it in the education area.


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