Conferences

OPTIONAL SECTION

CONFERENCES

A conferences section is another optional section you can choose to include on a C.V or resume, and this can be highly impactful for certain types of roles. Again, the key factor when deciding on whether or not to include this section is relevance

A conferences section is one that will be highly beneficial when applying for roles where attending conferences is, or can be, part of your dedicated job duties. Conferences are a facet in many types of roles, and as such are highly relevant across multitudes of different fields today including; accountancy, advertising, business management, education, financing, local and federal government, civil service, healthcare, administration, HR, I.T, Law, marketing, project management, public relations, sales, science, software development, transportation and logistics, engineering, and so much more…and they are also a factor as far as the different specializations found within those organisational roles go as well in the forms of things like training, coaching, management, and other types organisational and leadership positions

Use the following format for each heading you include in a conferences section:

The Conference Title – List the title of the conference or event you attended

The Date – Include the date or the duration that the conference lasted. List this in a month and year format. (Days are optional)

Location – Name the city and country where the conference took place

(Optional) Organizer – You can include the name of the organizer of the event if you wish. If space on your C.V or resume permits, this is probably a good idea, as the more information you can provide, the more impactful your conferences section will be

(Optional) Your Role/Contributions – If relevant, briefly mention any presentations given, panels attended, or any role you had in the conference itself. Coming up with something here can be highly beneficial, as again, the more information you can provide, the more impactful this section will be

As with other sections, you can either list the headings in reverse chronological order, with the most recent event first, or, if you prefer, you can list any conferences you’ve attended in a functional based format, by order of relevance

Where should I include a Conferences section on a C.V or Resume?

Contact Details

Profile Statement – Career statement, personal statement, or resume objective

OPTIONAL SECTION – Activities, Memberships, and Professional Affiliations

Employment History

Education

OPTIONAL SECTION – Relevant courses

OPTIONAL SECTION – Honors and Awards

OPTIONAL SECTION – Certifications/ Qualifications

OPTIONAL SECTION – You can include a Conferences section here

Skills