There are a variety of category titles or headers to choose from when compiling your resume. Review the list below and choose the title for each area that markets your skills most effectively.

Objective

Objective
Job Objective
Professional Objective
Career Objective
Employment Objective
Job Target
Career Goal
Job Goal
Goal
Position Desired
Mission
Statement of Purpose

Other Educational
Experience

Academic Projects
Related Course Work
Relevant Course Work
Publications
Research and Publications
Selected Publications
Notable Publications
Presentations
Notable Projects
Work Samples
Recent Publications

Activities

Activities
Leadership Activities
Publications
Community Service
Campus Affiliations
Memberships
Civic/Community Activities
Extracurricular Activities
Activities and Honors
Activities and Interests
International Travel

Affiliations, Memberships, and Awards

Licenses and Certifications
Credentials
Certifications
Licensure
Accreditations
Professional Affiliations
Affiliations
Professional Memberships
Professional Associations
Bar Admission
Patents
Achievements
Major Accomplishments
School Achievements
Awards/Recognition
Success Factor Accomplishments
Notable Accomplishments
Notable Achievements
Accolades
Corporate Highlights
Honors
Honors and Fellowships
Awards
Community Involvement
Commendations

Experience

Work History
Work Experience
Accomplishments
Recent Experience
Relevant Experience
Related Experience
Experience Highlights
Professional Experience
Summary of Experiences
Career Related Experience
Other Experience
Teaching Experience
Volunteer Experience
Sales Experience
Coaching Experience
Additional Experience
Career Highlights
Apprenticeship Experience
College Experience
International Experience
Accomplishments Employment History
Employment Experience
Previous Employment
Career Progression
Occupational History
Professional Background
Career Profile
Apprenticeship
Internships
Training
Advanced Training
Special Projects
Military Service

Skills and Qualifications

Relevant Skills
Professional Skills
Professional Expertise
Computer Skills
Computer Expertise
Computer Proficiencies
Software Skills
Software Expertise
Software Proficiencies
Technical Skills
Technical Expertise
Technical Proficiencies
Technical Knowledge
Hardware Skills
Summary of Skills
Skills and Training
Areas of Expertise
Credentials
Capabilities
Key Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications
Highlights of Qualifications
Summary of Qualifications
Qualifications
Management Skills
Research & Development     Skills
Marketing Skills
Special Skills
Core Competencies
Competencies
Credits
Capabilities
Summary of Abilities
Languages
Research Conducted

Other Opening Headers

Highlights
Profile
Executive Profile
Synopsis
Key Qualifiers
Overview
Abilities
Strengths
Capabilities
Specialty
Professional Summary
Proficiency Areas
Background Summary
Background
Qualifications

Education

Education
Education and Credentials
Education/Related Training
Professional Development
Continuing Education
Formal Education
Academic Preparation
Study Abroad Programs
Overseas Study
Institutions
Professional Seminars
Business Training
Licensing and Specialized Training
Specialized Training
Related Training