{"id":187,"date":"2021-05-21T10:00:51","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T10:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insurancerecruiters.com\/blog\/?p=187"},"modified":"2021-05-11T17:06:42","modified_gmt":"2021-05-11T17:06:42","slug":"learn-how-to-list-certifications-on-your-resume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insurancerecruiters.com\/blog\/learn-how-to-list-certifications-on-your-resume\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn How to List Certifications on Your Resume"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Are you sprucing up your resume? It\u2019s a good idea to do this regularly, so you\u2019re not overwhelmed when it\u2019s time to apply for a job. Every piece of information has its own place within your resume, and this includes certifications. So what are they, when should you include them, and where should you place them?<\/p>\n

What is a certification?<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s a professional credential you\u2019ve earned. Certifications require you to complete certain tasks and experiences to complete them, and professional organizations and associations issue them within your industry. Some certificates are either needed by your state or federally, depending on your job. You\u2019ll need to earn them to practice in your field legally. Others aren\u2019t required but show that you learned in-depth knowledge within a certain discipline in your field and show your passion for your career.<\/p>\n

When should you include certifications in your resume?<\/h3>\n

This depends on how you\u2019re tailoring your resume to apply to a specific job. Of course, if you\u2019re required to have the certification, you should include it. Beyond that, if it\u2019s applicable to a job opportunity, it\u2019s a good idea to include it, especially based on the qualifications for the job. But if a certification doesn\u2019t have much to do with what you\u2019re applying for, it doesn\u2019t make sense to include it in your resume. This could be true if you\u2019re changing career paths or trying something different.<\/p>\n

How to include certifications in your resume<\/h3>\n

You could include them within your Education section, or if you have a few, you could create a Professional Certifications or Professional Licenses section of your resume. This would likely fit best at the end of your resume.<\/p>\n

For each certification you list, include the following:<\/p>\n