If you don’t know in which order to list your academic experiences, or even if you don’t know which ones are the most relevant, here is a guide to help you adapt your Resume to your background.
1. If you have stopped after the baccalaureate
If you are applying for a position that does not require too much experience to give you more opportunities, insist on your academic background. Feel free to name your school subjects that may be important to many employers, such as mathematics, languages or accounting. In addition, any relevant experience during your schooling is interesting to detail, such as having been a class representative if you are applying for a position that requires human qualities.
2. If you have just completed your graduate studies
Do not list the subjects you studied before your graduate degree. Simply quote the obtaining of your baccalaureate (no need to quote the college diploma). Highlight your academic experience and the skills you have acquired that allow you to ensure a solid foundation for the job you are applying for. If the employer requires a specific skill on the job, such as communication, and you studied marketing during your studies, make this point clear. If your studies match the job you are applying for, focus on enhancing your studies rather than your last summer job (especially if it is not related to the job).
3. If you are still in school
Write down the diploma you are preparing and the date of future graduation. As in the previous point, note any topics that may be relevant to the position you are applying for.
4. If you have been out of school for some time
If you have been graduating for some time now, do not dwell on your academic background. Of course, note all relevant diplomas in anachronistic order so that the employer knows your qualifications, but prefer to develop your professional skills acquired in working life.
5. If you have not graduated
You do not have to write that you did not get your diploma but write a title such as “bac+3 sciences economies”. Work on the justification but wait until the interview to talk about it; it will be easier to explain orally and will allow the employer to ask you all the questions he wants.
In all cases, you must note the dates on which your diplomas were obtained, the school and city where you obtained them, and the level (BAC+2, license, master, etc.). This will allow the employer to track your academic and professional background using locations and dates. A coherence between these two points must of course be ensured so that the employer does not detect any gaps in your resume or any illogicality in your career path.
Of course, do not hesitate to modify your resume according to the job you are targeting, remember to highlight the most relevant diplomas or experiences. A well thought-out and well-designed resume will increase your chances of getting an interview.