[ID:0387]Since young people now commonly have up to seven years of post-secondary schooling, there is more to be said about your education than just mentioning your degree and college name. Younger professionals should write up their education experience more extensively, just as if it were a job. You are not doing justice to yourself if you devote only two lines to describe your education experience.

Education should be written up as if were a job. It is after all, a major experience, taking four years or more of your life, and perhaps costing in excess of $100,000.

This article points out a few tactics to help bring out your personality for international employers.

If you are a recent graduate, you may wish to list your education after your career objective and skill summary. It is most likely your strongest asset.

If you are mid-career or if you have relevant work experience but not an advanced or recent degree, then you are better off adding your academic credentials at the end of your resume. Start with your most...