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Resume header examples: contact details that are easy to find

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A resume header identifies you and tells the employer how to reach you. Put your name, professional email, phone number, location, and a relevant portfolio or profile link in readable text.

A simple header example

Jordan Taylor | Data Analyst Austin, TX | jordan.taylor@example.com | +1 (202) 555-0147 Portfolio: example.com This fictional example shows the order, not contact information to reuse. Check your email and phone number character by character. A full street address is usually unnecessary for an initial resume unless the application specifically asks for it.

Choose links that support the application

A software engineer may link a relevant repository or project page; a designer may link a portfolio; a writer may link selected clips. Make sure the destination is public, current, and clearly yours. Avoid private client materials and links that require the recruiter to request access. Use a readable label rather than a long tracking URL.

Keep important information as text

Do not rely on a portrait, logo, or icon to communicate your identity or contact details. After PDF export, select and copy the header into plain text and confirm the information remains understandable. Follow the employer requested file format. Clear text helps readers and reduces avoidable parsing problems, but cannot guarantee the behavior of every application system.

Header versus headline

The header contains your identity and contact information. The headline is an optional short description of your professional focus. You can place it below your name. Avoid repeating your entire summary in the header or adding sensitive personal details that do not help explain your suitability for the role.

Put the advice into practice

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Sources and further reading

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