Where to put it, what to include, and how to handle incomplete degrees or certifications.
Placement Depends on Your Stage
New grads: education near the top. Experienced professionals: education after experience. If your degree is highly relevant (e.g., PhD for a research role), it can stay prominent.
What to Include
Degree, major, school name, graduation year. Optional: GPA (if 3.5+), honours, relevant coursework, thesis title.
Incomplete Degrees
List as "Bachelor of Arts in Economics (expected May 2026)" or "Coursework toward MBA—X credits completed." Don't pretend you've graduated.
Multiple Degrees
List most recent first. Include both if relevant to the role.
Certifications
Put them in education or a separate "Certifications" section. Include name, issuer, and date. For ongoing certs, add "Valid through [date]" if applicable.
Older Degrees
You can drop the year if you're later in your career and worried about age bias—though many employers don't care. Use your judgment.