Honors and Awards
OPTIONAL SECTION
HONORS AND AWARDS
An “Honors and Awards” section can be used on a C.V or resume to highlight your achievements and accomplishments. It is a tool that can make your document stand out in the eyes of those who see it, propelling you way ahead of the competition. Like almost all sections on a C.V or resume, the key to a successful honors and awards section is to make it as relevant to the role and organisation as possible
There are 3 ways you can choose to present your Honors and Awards
If you have any honors or awards that are relevant to your education, you can elect to include them beside each educational listing. (As shown in the example below)
If you have several different types Honors or Awards, you could instead elect to create a subsection within the education section to list them. (As shown in the example below)
Alternatively, you could create an OPTIONAL SECTION on your C.V or resume to list them, (as shown below)
There is limited space on a C.V or resume, that’s why should you choose to include it as an OPTIONAL SECTION, its important that you do the following
- Clearly state the title of the honor or award
- Make sure you include the date you received the reward. This can either be in month and year format (or just the year if you prefer)
- Make sure you list the name of the Issuing Organization
- Optional – you can also add a brief description of the award if you choose. (Such as the criteria required to obtain it)
Is there any difference in how you present an Honors and Awards section if your education is still ongoing?
No. If your education is ongoing, simply indicate the degree is in progress and include your Honors and Awards section in any of the 3 ways outlined above
Lastly, make sure the type of award itself is clear – these can include things such as:
Academic Excellence Awards
Athletic or Extracurricular Achievements
Conference Presentation Awards
Dean’s List
Departmental Awards
Essay or Writing Competitions
Graduation Honors
Honors Society Memberships
Research or Thesis Awards/ Publications
Scholarships
By including an “Honors and Awards” section on your CV or resume, it gives you the opportunity to highlight your most notable accomplishments and achievements, giving anyone who reads it a strong impression of your personality and capabilities
Where should I include an Honors and Awards section on a C.V or Resume?
Contact Details
Profile statement – Career statement, personal statement, or resume objective
Employment History
Education
OPTIONAL SECTION – Relevant courses
OPTIONAL SECTION – You can include an Honors and Awards section here
Skills