STEP 3: WRITE THE HEADING SECTION OF YOUR RÉSUMÉ This step is rather simple, although mistakes can be made. You should include your name, address (current and/or home address), a phone number where you can be reached, and your e-mail address. You can bold your name, but don’t make it more than one font size larger than the text in your résumé (that is, if your résumé is in Times New Roman 12, your name shouldn’t be larger than 14). Do not use creative fonts for your name; stick with the same or a similar font you use in your résumé. Some preformatted résumés use different styles for the heading with special fonts, underlining, and so on. As long as it looks professional, you can use the style you prefer. Here’s one way Justin could write his heading: Justin Matthews 123 Maple Street Smalltown, MD 55555 e-mail: jmmd Cell phone: 301-555-5555 Remember the discussion about being sensitive to new cultures in Chapter 7? Your phone and e-mail habits can label you as stuck in the student culture if you’re not careful.
