Resume Section Order?

Based on the most helpful WSO content, the order of your resume sections should reflect your current status and highlight the most relevant experience. Here's the general guideline:

1. If you are still in school: Education should come first, as it is the most relevant section for recruiters.
2. If you are graduating soon and have secured a top EB analyst role: Your work experience should now take precedence. Place your Professional Experience section at the top, as it demonstrates your ability to secure and excel in a highly competitive role. This is especially important since you’ve already landed a top EB analyst position, which is a significant achievement.
3. Other sections: Skills, certifications, and extracurricular activities should follow, with interests or additional information coming last.

This approach ensures that recruiters immediately see your most impressive and relevant qualifications without having to search for them.

Sources: ANSWERED: Most Common Resume Questions, Recruiting and Resume Advice from the Rockies, This kid's got the PERFECT Resume, Resume Guidelines from a WSO Drop Reviewer, Filtering resumes - what I looked for when screening 200+ resumes