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How and When Should You Include Projects on Your Resume?

As you fine-tune your resume, should you include projects you’ve completed as you vie for your next great job?

The answer is: It depends.

An even better answer is: Include projects only if they are relevant and help support your case as you try and beat out the competition. Here are two common examples of how it may be helpful:

Are you a Recent Grad?

Projects that may enhance your resume include those– including course-related work, part-time or seasonal work while you were studying, or volunteer gigs – as long as they would boost your case as you compete for a specific position.

  • Did you play a key role in a recent project that showcased your leadership, project management, and related strengths? If so, include it. Tie in the results achieved, and use numbers and other clear facts to illustrate the role you played to meet desired goals.
  • You may want to list key projects in your education section. Or, if a project was part of a previous job, put it under your experience section.

    • Are you Changing Careers?

    If this is the case, projects that show any experience related to the role, field, or industry you want to enter are helpful. Be strategic regarding which ones to include on your resume. Don’t just waste valuable space or reiterate what you’ve already stated elsewhere.

  • If you list too many projects, you risk overcrowding your resume and making it difficult for recruiters to cut through the clutter. If a project doesn’t fit anywhere else on your resume, you may want to add a related professional experience section.

    • Make a Strategic Choice

    Whether or not these situations apply, be strategic as you decide which projects to add to your resume.

  • Carefully review the job description. Highlight the specific skills and qualifications an employer is looking for and any job duties they list that you have performed in the past. Then, note any that can be further proven by including a certain project on your resume. If these requirements don’t match up, then it’s probably not worth it.
  • Keep content concise, but include enough information, so it’s easily understood. List a project title, brief description, and what you did to achieve desired results. All the while, tailor your content to the job description. As you do so, weave in some notable keywords.
  • Whenever possible, include links to your work. Almost everyone who reviews your resume for the first time will do so online, so links can be very helpful.



    • Preparing the perfect resume for your dream job is challenging. If you need further guidance to make it happen – or if you need tips for any aspect of your job search – turn to the experts at PrideStaff Modesto today. Read our related posts or reach out to us now to learn more.

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