Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 2: Determine which courses you will include on your resume
• Part 2 of 2: Add Your Course Information to Your Resume
• Tips

Ability to write a resume correctly is not an easy job. And this job gets even more complicated if you are a graduate with no work experience and want to include information about your courses. You are probably wondering which section to include courses in. Should you list all the courses you've taken or just the most recent ones? Do I need to report your GPA? Start at step 1 to learn how to do this.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Determine which courses you will include on your resume

1. 1 You need to understand why you are adding course information to your resume. Since you are trying to show your professional level on your resume, your education and courses are of great importance, even if you are already an experienced professional, and even more so if you are just a graduate!
   • The information about the completion of the courses increases your level in the eyes of the employer and gives him an idea of ​​the relevant knowledge and qualifications in this field.
   • This information will complement your position and help complete the presentation about you.
2. 2 Include information about the courses you have completed for the job. Those who are looking for a job and indicate several years of experience must attach certificates confirming their professional activity. It is advisable to keep them up-to-date. It is recommended that you list all courses that you took while working to show that you have developed your professional qualities.
   • For example, if you are currently applying for the position of "Project Manager", and you have taken a course on Fundamentals of Management in the course of your studies and later passed certification, you should definitely indicate this on your resume.
   • An analyst can add MS Advanced Excel 2010 courses to his resume if he is applying for a position that requires knowledge in this area, thereby highlighting his computational skills.
3. 3 Choose disciplines that match your potential job from college. It is preferable to add information about the most recent disciplines or courses you have taken. However, you can submit information in the form of a list of courses that you took in the course of your studies.
   • In some cases, employers may ask for a more detailed list of the courses you have taken. In this case, you must attach a separate list to your resume.
   • The list should contain the full names of the courses you have taken, not the abbreviations that are accepted at your school.
4. 4 List your academic degree and the courses you completed to obtain this degree. You should mention the title of your degree on the first line, and on the second, list your courses, separated by commas. For example:
   • Master of Business Management, Marketing, XYZ University
   • Courses: Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Marketing Management
5. 5 Mention any degrees that are relevant to your potential job. Even if you haven't completed your degree yet, you should mention it on your resume. If you are still studying, you still need to provide information about your education so that the potential employer has an idea of ​​you. For example:
   • Master of Business Management, Marketing, XYZ University
   • Courses: Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Marketing Management
   • Expected completion of training (Year)

Part 2 of 2: Add Your Course Information to Your Resume

1. 1 Choose courses that you think are relevant to a potential job. The first step is to choose the courses that you will include on your resume. It will be enough to indicate those courses that are relevant to the vacant position. This information plays a key role in your resume.
2. 2 Feel free to indicate several degrees if you have more than 1. If you have received two degrees, feel free to list both. This information will help the employer understand your educational background, qualifications and what you can do for the company.
   • You may be a desirable candidate if you show that you have gone beyond your core area of ​​expertise. Your additional education will help you stand out from other candidates.
   • For example, if you are looking for a job in the field of human resources and you have a degree in this field, and also in finance, makes you a suitable candidate for work in the field of social benefits.
3. 3 Create a separate section for information about your courses. You will need to come up with an appropriate title for this section. This will grab the attention of a potential employer. You can also include in this section the projects that you worked on. This section can be called:
   • Specialized Courses / Related Courses or
   • Specialized courses and projects
4. 4 Add a short description of your courses. As a recent graduate, you need to describe your activities in a few words, preferably point by point.
   • These points need to be very carefully formed so that they not only describe the courses themselves, but also your activities. Limit your description to 3 to 5 points.
   • In the description, refer to key points, in the form of projects or assignments, that could make it clear to the employer how he can apply your knowledge in the company.
5. 5 Consider the order in which you will list your courses. It is best to arrange them in chronological order, however there may be exceptions. For example:
   • If you have a geography degree but are applying for a position in internet marketing and have recently completed courses in digital marketing or social media, then these courses should be listed first, as they are more relevant to the vacant position.
6. 6 Mention your release dates. There is usually no need to include any dates other than those pertaining to your degree. More often than not, the hiring manager looks at whether you graduated or not.
   • The more you have achieved in your career, the more potential employers will be interested in your work experience and corresponding length of stay at various levels.
   • The more time has passed since graduation from college, the less important your degree is.
7. 7 List all the certificates you received and indicate the average grade. Any awards you receive can help you add value to your courses for a potential employer.
   • When it comes to your GPA, only list it if it's above 3.5. The GPA only matters to the hiring manager you turn to for a job search.
   • In the future, your GPA will not matter, as your work experience will be more significant.
8. 8 Place your course information strategically. Course data is usually included in a subsection about your education. This is the most appropriate place on your resume.
   • However, if you have completed any courses while on the job, they may be listed in the section titled “professional courses” or “certifications”.
   • Posting this information should grab the attention of the hiring manager. If you earned your degree from a prestigious institution such as Harvard, this can be a major factor that sets you apart from other candidates.
   • If so, you can include information about your education and course completion at the beginning of your resume.

Tips

• Don't overwhelm the hiring manager with a long list of courses. You don't have to add everything, only those that match the vacant position.
• Do not add course numbers and abbreviations, they are specific to your institution and will not tell the hiring manager anything.
• Do not misrepresent this section of your resume. You may have to provide supporting documents later, and lying can be a big problem for you.
• Indicate the date of graduation and the dates of the most important courses. But do not include the dates of all the courses you list.
• If you feel that the section on your education is not complete enough, please supplement it with information on continuing education and the courses you have completed.
• When it comes to editing your resume, highlight the most important courses that are relevant to the vacant position.