Where do pronouns go on a resume?

By. Sarah K. Wells, MSN, RN, CEN, CNL

A person’s pronouns can never be assumed. It is important to ask what pronouns people use when speaking to them at work. This can be difficult during job applications. Most online job application software do not have a space for pronouns, and pronouns are important.

A resume can help fix that. You can list your pronouns at the top of your resume next to your name:

Examples:

Sarah K. Wells (she/her)

Sarah K. Wells (they/them)

Sarah K. Wells (she/they)

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About the Author: Sarah K. Wells, MSN, RN, CEN, CNL is an 11+ year nurse dedicated to helping nurses of all experience levels and specialties achieve success in their careers. Sarah founded New Thing Nurse to help provide support and guidance to the nursing community in a simple and direct format. Sarah’s vision is to foster a more supportive and fulfilled nursing world that spreads throughout healthcare and beyond.

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