On a resume, when do you list your education? before or after your employment history?

Question

On a resume, when do you list your education? before or after your employment history?

Answer 1

Before, education should always be first, this makes employers know that you value your education and it is important to you.

Answer 2

I suppose you could think of it this way:  

First, a person is born;

Second, a person attends school and gets an education;

Third, after becoming educated, a person then begins employment.  

Thus, the beginning of employment history.

Easy as One, Two, Three.  In other words to spell it out, education is listed first.

Answer 3

depends.  there is no magic formula, and there is no 'correct' format.  lead with your strength, whether it be education or experience.  

If I was deciding, I would want someone who can do a job, not someone who has a paper that says they can.  So, whilst I would take education into consideration, it is not my decider question

Answer 4

I don't even understand why that is important.

Answer 5

before

Answer 6

After..

Answer 7

Microsoft has some FREE resume' templates here:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templa...

Answer 8

Here are some tips I use when I am teaching others how to put together a resume:

A resume should include information on the following:

Objective-Identify what you are seeking in applying for this position (i.e.  Seeking employment that allows me to utilize the skills I have developed through education, training and experience to contribute to the overall productivity of an organization.).

Skills and Attributes-This is a compilation of skills such as technical, communication computer, mechanical, ...etc., and attributes such as dependable, hard working, reliable, self-motivated...etc.

Education-List your education with the most recent first.  You should not include dates of education.  The information included should include the learning institution, location and degree/certificate earned and/or areas studies.

Relevant Work History-List the dates employed, employer, location and job title.  A job description should include the duties of the job and the skills required to perform the job.

Volunteer Work or Internships-Even if you were not paid for these activities, you still gained important skills from participating.  In addition, employers like to hire individuals that have contributed to their community.

References-A resume should always offer personal and professional references.  You should not include these with your resume unless the request is made.  It is important to ask the references if you can use them and to discuss the information that should be provided to the person asking for a reference.  It is also important for your reference to conduct themselves professionally.

A resume should not include the following:



 References to religious affiliations.

 Wages

 Supervisor

 Personal data such as marital status, age, race, number of children, etc.

Answer 9

I have never seen a resume with education listed first...always last.  (hired many IBM)