On the header of a resume, should a candidate use their full first name even when they go by a nickname? Ex: Jennifer goes by Jen, or Elizabeth goes by Liz.

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It just depends on what you want to be known as professionally. It’s possible that your work e-mail address will be automatically set to reflect the name you applied as, so think about whether (if it does includes your first name) you want it to be your nickname or full name.

Second PM1. A friend of mine applied as Nicholas but has been Nick all his life. Had to put up with Nicholas for 3 years til he moved companies.

I personally put my legal name and make a note for my preferred name.

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