Recruiters and interviewers, with the current job market, do you think it's better for fresh grads (1-3 YOE) to highlight work experience at the top of their resumes and move education to the middle/bottom? Why or why not (assuming you're applying for entry-mid level roles to begin with, not 10 YOE)?

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I do think work experience should be highlighted more than education. A lot of successful resumes that I'm seeing include a summary at the top that allows you to explain (in a few sentences) who you are, what your experience is and what your goals are. This allows you to show a full picture of your experience from the start, and makes your resume more personable

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Yes, tech and tech adjacent fields are really interested in a summary these days too! In my experience, tech orgs are looking to hire people with personality, so writing a summary up top is a good way to show that you're passionate and accomplished

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Summary to start and then experience. If you are applying for certain engineering or technical jobs, bringing education to the forefront can help(certifications, engineering degrees, etc). With only 1 - 3 years of experience, mid level jobs might be a reach.

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1 - 3 years of experience won't fill up a resume. So, having a summary at the top of your resume would add content. Which could make a candidate stand out.

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