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The Elements of an Effective Resume 13

As your work experience grows through the years, your school activi-
ties and honors will carry less weight and be emphasized less in your
resume. Eventually, you will probably list only your degree and any major
honors received. As time goes by, your job performance and the experi-
ence you’ve gained become the most important elements in your resume,
which should change to reflect this.

Certificates and Licenses

If your chosen career path requires specialized training, you may already
have certificates or licenses. You should list these if the job you are seek-
ing requires them and you, of course, have acquired them. If you have
applied for a license but have not yet received it, use the phrase “applica-
tion pending.”
License requirements vary by state. If you have moved or are planning
to relocate to another state, check with that state’s board or licensing agency
for all licensing requirements.
Always make sure that all of the information you list is completely
accurate. Locate copies of your certificates and licenses, and check the
exact date and name of the accrediting agency. Use the following work-
sheet to organize the necessary information.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

Name of License ______________________________________________________________________________

Licensing Agency ______________________________________________________________

Date Issued ____________________________________________________________________

Name of License ________________________________________________________________

Licensing Agency ________________________________________________________________

Date Issued ____________________________________________________________________

Name of License ________________________________________________________________

Licensing Agency ______________________________________________________________

Date Issued ____________________________________________________________________