What do I put for current position if unemployed?
In the Company box, write Available or Seeking New Opportunities, or use a name that may be interpreted as a real company name like Healthcare Opportunities if someone was looking quickly at your entry. In the Location box, add your current or target city.
How do you write a resume if you’ve been unemployed?
If you’ve been jobless for six months or more, there are several ways to tweak your resume to highlight your strengths.Explain the absence. Create a job. Skip the chronological format. Focus on Results Not Tasks. Show how you’ve kept current. Customize your resume for each job. Send it to everyone you know.
Do you have to list current job on resume?
Your resume is not a legal document and you are under no obligation to list every job you’ve ever had. The purpose of your resume is to sell you to potential employers and this is the most important thing to keep in mind. You need to be able to explain gaps, and why you decided to not include a job on your resume.
Should I leave my PHD off my resume?
Yes. You are under no obligation to include all of your degrees on your resume or application. Since it’s usually best to tailor your resume to the desired job anyway, when you apply for a position where you feel a degree would be a negative, simply omit mentioning it.