Key Components Of A Resume, Part 3
(What To Include And What Not To Include In Your Resume)
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Other Letters after the Name (Degrees, Certifications and Licensures)
You must have seen some sample resumes that have letters after the names. Generally, these letters stand for what those people have achieved academically. At other times, the letters pertain to specific certifications that those professionals have acquired during the course of their careers. It has always been considered that including degree and certification suffixes is an effective way to get the “Wow” reaction from hiring managers or potential employers. A warning though, that is not always the case.  If you have a doctoral degree or a master’s degree that you are proud of, you would probably want that included in your name. The thing is, you may want to consider the position you are applying for first before you include a PhD or an MS. It is all about relevance, actually.  You would be at a disadvantage if you include an advanced degree if you are scaling back on your career. A PhD is not going to make a potential employer impressed if they are not filling up an administrative position. Do not make yourself look overqualified because that would be your downfall. You will have the chance to emphasize on your degree in the Educational Background part of your resume. As for undergraduate degrees like BS, BA and AA, it is best to totally eliminate them from your name when writing a resume. For a medical designation, it is a must to use it if you are applying for a position wherein you are going to use the title. For instance, an RN after your name is a-must if you are applying to be a nurse. Otherwise, just let the potential employers find out about your designation in other parts of your resume.
 

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