Gold stars, blue ribbons, and trophies are all awards we might receive when we\u2019re growing up. And though we may outgrow the gold stars, as adults, we still receive recognition for the excellent work we do on the job or at school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mentioning your \u201cgold stars\u201d on your resume may seem like overkill or that you\u2019re bragging. However, including awards, scholarships, and other outstanding achievements on your resume can help your application rise to the top of the hiring manager\u2019s \u201cmust interview\u201d pile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No matter the field or job market, your resume<\/a> helps make the case why the hiring manager should pick you over the other applicants. If it comes down to you and one other candidate, having awards and scholarships on your resume can give you the edge you need to land the job offer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beyond being impressive, awards and scholarships help demonstrate that you have the skills and qualifications to do the job. Instead of claiming you can do X or Y, awards and scholarships prove that someone else agrees you can do X or Y so well that they gave you an award for it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n As proud as you should be of all of your accomplishments, you shouldn\u2019t include every single one on your resume. Not only does it take up a lot of space, but it\u2019s also unlikely your perfect attendance award from third grade will help you get the job!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only include the awards or scholarships that are relevant to the role and prove that you have the skills for the job<\/strong>. The exceptions are if you\u2019re a recent graduate and have general scholarships you want to highlight or the award is well-known and prestigious (like an Oscar).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Likewise, the awards you include on your resume when you\u2019re right out of high school or college are very different from the awards you might add when you\u2019re mid-career. Getting a four-year paid scholarship to college is impressive but may not be relevant 20 years later when you\u2019re applying for a C-suite position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below are some examples of the different types of awards and scholarships you may want to consider adding to your resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To get the most out of your awards and scholarships, include on your resume the relevant information that gives context and meaning to your achievements<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n List the name of the award or scholarship exactly as it appears elsewhere (online, official documentation, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to the year, note how often the award is given (monthly, quarterly, or even yearly, if you know).<\/p>\n\n\n\n List the name of the awarding body, particularly if it\u2019s not obvious from the award name. That said, depending on the entity that gives the award, you may want to leave the specific name out and use something more general. Saying \u201cstate political party\u201d is more neutral than saying which political party gave you the award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This information is optional, but if it\u2019s not apparent from the award name (Volunteer of the Year), describe what the award is for or what it recognizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How many people were you up against for this award? Was this nationwide or your department? If you can quantify how large the pool was, include that information so the reader understands how competitive the award is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though this is an optional section, including why you won can help quantify your achievement. For example, if you won for Best Advertorial, explain what you did or why your campaign won. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can include your awards or scholarships in several sections of your resume. However, consistency is key. Highlight your awards on only one section of your resume instead of sprinkling them throughout<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s what formatted award information looks like for each resume section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n List the award as a bullet point under a job title:<\/p>\n\n\n\n An award or scholarship is a bullet point under the degree information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on your situation, a dedicated awards section may make more sense. Format this section similar to the work history section, though you may not need as many bullet points. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteer of the Year for [Name of Organization]: 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It may make sense to include the award information in the summary of qualifications statement<\/a>. This ensures it\u2019s at the top of your resume and is likely one of the first things a recruiter sees when they review your resume<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n Dedicated and award-winning customer service professional and three-time winner of the Most 5-Star Customer Reviews Award.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n Think of adding relevant awards and scholarships to your resume this way: you\u2019re providing third-party proof that you have the skills and abilities to get the job done!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Your resume is a great place to showcase your achievements. 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School Awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Company Awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Industry Awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How to List Awards or Scholarships on Your Resume<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Award Name<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Year Awarded<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Who Awarded It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Why the Award is Given<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Competition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Why You Won<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Where to List Awards or Scholarships on Your Resume<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Experience Section<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Education Section<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Awards Section<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Summary Section<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Take Pride In Your Achievements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n