A resume is not a legal document, so
it is acceptable to use your preferred name on the resume
. Both transgender and cisgender individuals handle this by listing a first initial, followed by their preferred name; others identify their preferred name in quotes, e.g: K.
Can you put your preferred name on a job application?
In short, you can use your chosen or preferred name throughout your job search,
as long as you provide your legal name when it comes time for a background check
. (If you don’t provide current or prior legal names at that point, it can be seen as lying on the application, and grounds for firing.)
Can I use a different name on my resume?
Putting a name that
you go by other than your birth name on your resume is totally acceptable
, so long as it’s formatted correctly. Though you should include your legal name on your resume for official reasons, including the name you wish to be called is customary in the hiring process.
What should I put for preferred name?
If you always go by your nickname, it’s perfectly acceptable to list it rather than the name you were given at birth. For instance, you can put down “Brad” instead of “Bradley,” or use “Lucy” instead of “Lucinda.”
Does your preferred name have to be legal name?
Do I have to specify a preferred name?
No, you do not have to specify a preferred name
. This is an option for people who wish to use a name other than their legal name to identify themselves. If you use your legal name, you do not need to specify a preferred name.
What do I put under my name on my resume?
A resume headline
(also known as a resume title) is a brief phrase that highlights your value as a candidate. Located at the top of your resume under your name and contact information, a headline allows a recruiter to see quickly and concisely what makes you the right person for the job.
Can you use a nickname for legal documents?
Yes
, as long as the nickname is sufficient to identify you as party to the contract, but generally a full legal name is better able to do this. Example: Brian James Smith is more identifiable than BJ Smith.
Can I use a preferred name?
Preferred names
may be used as long as it is not in any form of misrepresentation or fraud
. In addition, the University reserves the right to remove the preferred name if it contains inappropriate or offensive language.
Why are preferred names important?
Why Are Preferred Names Important?
Calling a person by his or her preferred name shows respect
. Using students’ preferred names contributes to the University’s goal of providing an empowering, safe and nondiscriminatory educational and work environment. Names are extremely important parts of a person’s identity.
Can my name be my pronoun?
While from a strictly English Language Arts perspective, the current rules of grammar would mean that
using a name is not a pronoun
, as it takes the place of a noun, does not mean one need use pronouns. That means that using the phrase, “please don’t use a pronoun for me” or “use my name instead of/in lieu of/etc.
What’s a strong resume title?
A good resume title often includes your
target job title
, your key skills, your qualifications, and/or your years of experience. You can also include your awards, industry, or specializations.
Whats a good summary for a resume?
An effective resume summary typically follows the following structure:
Your experience summary
(how many years, doing what, etc.) Your general experience (more specific skills, what’s your focus) Your top achievements (career highlights, include quantifiable change and data)
What is considered my full legal name?
Full legal name means
an individual’s first name, middle name(s)
, and last name or surname, without use of initials or nicknames. … Means a person’s first name, middle names or family names and last name without the use of initials or nicknames as established by identity documents.
Can a lawyer use a nickname?
The
lawyers may use a different name in
such situations, as long as there is no fraudulent or improper motive, the opinion says. For nonlegal activities, a lawyer may “adopt any name by which the lawyer chooses to be known.”
Do nicknames count as an alias?
An alias can be any name used in place of a birth name
. While there may be legitimate reasons for using another name, this is often used by criminals, as they don’t wish to have their true identity revealed, or they have a short nickname they go by instead of their birth name.
