Step 4: Create Your Resume Heading

The Heading on your resume consists of your name and contact information. Here are a few pointers to help you make the right impression with a potential employer.

Your name
Your name is the most important piece of information on your resume; therefore, it should be seen quickly and easily. Consider putting your name in bold or making the font size a little larger than the rest of the text on the page. 

Address
It’s generally preferred to use your street address rather than to list a P.O. Box number, because a home address conjures a more stable image. If, however, you have a specific reason not to use your street address, it is acceptable to use a post office box.

Phone number
Include your work number in your resume Heading only if you can talk freely from that phone and a message can be left without jeopardizing your current job. Never assume that a caller will be discreet just because he is calling you at work. (Also, be sure that you have a clear and polite outgoing message on your answering machine, so that a prospective employer feels comfortable leaving a message if he doesn’t reach you in person.) It’s best to list just one phone number. 

Fax number
The fax rule of thumb: Don’t list a fax number in your Heading.

Email address
You should include an email address in the Heading section because email is the most common form of communication between you and a recruiter or employer.

Web address
If you have a website that’s relevant to your job search, you should include the URL (website address) in your Heading.

Social networking profile
If you have a profile on a social network (such as LinkedIn or Facebook), and that profile is appropriate for your job search, include the URL in your Heading.

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