# Resume: sections

We recommend including the following sections in the following order:

* [Top](https://docs.outtalent.com/guides/resume-and-linkedin-guide/resume-top)
* [Summary](https://docs.outtalent.com/guides/resume-and-linkedin-guide/resume-summary)
* [Work experience](https://docs.outtalent.com/guides/resume-and-linkedin-guide/resume-jobs-section)
* [Education](https://docs.outtalent.com/guides/resume-and-linkedin-guide/resume-education)
* [Leadership and awards](https://docs.outtalent.com/guides/resume-and-linkedin-guide/resume-other-sections)
* [Interests](https://docs.outtalent.com/guides/resume-and-linkedin-guide/resume-interests)

If you are a student or a newly graduate we recommend displaying the Education section before the Work Experience section.

Feel free to exclude:

* References

See also:

{% content-ref url="resume-excluded-information" %}
[resume-excluded-information](https://docs.outtalent.com/guides/resume-and-linkedin-guide/resume-excluded-information)
{% endcontent-ref %}