How to List College Degrees on Resumes

When you write a resume you should arrange it in a way that it brings out the best of your background and match this with your job search. All of the information on the resume should be truthful and accurate.  It must catch the readers attention quickly because the hiring manager has many resumes to choose.

Important points to consider when listing college degrees on a resume include:

1. Place information in the appropriate position. College degrees should be listed after the contact information for fresh graduates and after work experience for those who have an employment background.


2. Use bullets to separate relevant information so the reader can easily locate and read your special qualities.


3. Write the full name of the college or university to avoid confusion. This is especially important where institutions may have similar names.


4. Give information about where the institution is located. This is especially important if the college is abroad or a smaller less-known institution.


5. List degrees beginning with the most recent if you possess more than one degree.


6. Spell out the degree in full. For example, “Bachelor of Education” instead of B/Ed


7. For fresh graduates it is important to include relevant activities, clubs, awards, and achievements that illustrates talent or leadership qualities.


8. Incorporate your grade point average especially if it is excellent. A poor GPA will may work against you.

Your resume is the first meeting point with a potential employer. It should inspire the reader to want to interview you. It is important to present a document that represents your best qualities. Make sure the grammar is correct and always check spelling. A good resume fits on one page, but does not need to be more than two pages.