How to write a resume – Contact details

Always found at the top of the resume, the purpose of this section is to let the reader know who you are and how to get in touch with you. In addition to your name, you will need to list your mailing address, a contact phone number and an email address.

Name:
It’s best to spell out fully the names your called by, though you can abbreviate other names
e.g. John A. Smith

Address:
List your full postal address including the zip/postal code and state/county. Using P.O. Boxes is also acceptable.

Phone:
I’d suggest having one phone number dedicated to your job search, and include just this number. Make sure the phone is yours (not your work number) and ideally not shared by anyone else. If you’re not available to answer a call, record your own professional voice message requesting the caller to leave their name and contact details, and a time to call them back.

Email:
Use a personal email address (definitely not your work email address), and one you can access and check regularly. Make sure your email address name is professional and not a cute name (such as koolchick or beerdude or something equally unprofessional).