Please select a page. OWL Home Page Writing Lab and OWL Info Handouts and Materials Workshops and Presentations Internet Resources owl home || writing lab and owl || handouts || workshops and presentations || internet resources

Contents What is a contact info section? Why write one? How to design this section Questions to ask Samples

Writing the Contact Info Section of Your Resume This section of your resume is definitely the easiest to write, but you do have a few options for design and content. What is a contact information section? Unlike other sections of your resume, this section does not have a special heading like "Contact Information." Instead it simply lists the information below at the top of the page: your full name your permanent address your local or campus address (if applicable) your phone number(s) You may also include your e-mail address your web address/URL your fax number, etc. Of course, as with the rest of your resume, you'll want to double-check that all the information you include is current and accurate. Mistyping your phone number could easily cost you an interview! Also, if you list an e-mail address, be sure to check your e-mail regularly or you may miss an important message. Sample: Firstname M. Lastname   Campus Address 123 Resident Hall Anytown, IN 12345 555-555-5555 lastname@email.com   Permanent Address 987 Main Street Anytown, IN 12345 555-555-5555 http://webaddress.com    back to top Why write a contact information section? to provide employers with essential information so you may be contacted for an interview or to answer questions back to top   How to design your contact information section Employers will probably look first and last at your contact information section, so it's well worth your time to make this section easy-to-read and appealing to the eye. Whatever design choices you make, try to coordinate them with the rest of your resume. Here are some specific design options: Use page design strategies to present information in a usable format. For example, to help readers find desired information, you might place your name in a larger font size, center it, boldface it, etc. If you have a permanent and local address, you might want to play with columns. Add a graphic element such as a horizontal line to help section off your contact information. Some resumes also include tasteful clipart or a simple image in this section. Coordinate with your cover letter. One way to make your application documents seem like a professional package is to match your cover letter and your resume. You might do this by creating stationary or a letterhead for both documents. For instance, if you use two columns for your addresses and a double line on your resume header, you might adapt it for the top of your letter as well.  back to top   Questions to ask About you About the company or organization What are the different ways you may be contacted? How do you prefer to be reached? What means of contacting you would be most convenient for the company or organization? back to top

Created and Designed by Bryan M. Kopp and the Business Writing Consulting/Tutoring Staff.

owl home || writing lab and owl || handouts || workshops and presentations || internet resources This page is located at http://owl.english.purdue.edu/workshops/hypertext/ResumeW/contactinfo.html Receive weekly tips and updates from Purdue's OWL and Writing Lab!         Copyright ©1995-2004 by OWL at Purdue University and Purdue University. All rights reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our terms and conditions of fair use. To contact OWL, please refer to our contact information page so that you email the appropriate person. Requests for help sent to the wrong address may not receive a timely response.