– Degree type: Specify the type of degree you obtained.

– Coursework details: Briefly mention the coursework you completed during your education.

– University prestige: If you are sending your CV outside your own country, provide a link to a relevant page on the university's website to give the reader an idea of the level of prestige of the university or organization you attended. Here is an example of a typical layout for the Education section:

Education: 2020–2023 University of Manchester,

UK – Doctor of Philosophy in Information Engineering

– Research in greening the Internet.

Elective coursework included enhanced Internet architecture employing advanced communication service paradigms, protocols, and algorithms targeted at the optimization of energy consumption. Dissertation "A radical energy-aware application for wireless energy reduction" advised by Professor Giuseppe Verdi.

2017–2020 University of Santiago, Chile – Bachelor of Science degree (5-year course) in Electrical Engineering – Engineering coursework included continuous and discrete systems and signal processing, analog and digital circuit design, and computational theory.

Undergraduate thesis project "Wireless Enabled Context Awareness for the Future

Internet."

Note from the example above:

– The information is in reverse chronological order.

– The candidate has not mentioned her high school.

– The candidate completed a 5-year course for her Bachelor's degree, which is longer than the standard 3-year course.

– The candidate only mentioned her thesis title without providing further details because it is self-explanatory. If you finished your education after your first degree and are now looking for your first job, it is normal and acceptable to include your high school. However, if you subsequently completed a Master's or PhD, mentioning your high school may not be necessary.

If the name of your high school is in your native language and does not provide useful information to the hiring manager, you can simply mention the specialization or write "generic studies" if there was no specialization. You can also include your final score or percentage if applicable. Additionally, you may include other relevant courses you attended that are pertinent to the job you are applying for and would benefit the position you are seeking. Provide details about the course, what it was focused on, and any notable achievements or skills gained during the course. In summary, the Education section should be organized in a reverse chronological order with necessary details about your education and highlighted coursework or additional courses relevant to the position you are applying for.

– How to make  your work experience sound relevant

 If you finished your education several years ago, it is advisable to place this section before your Education section and provide more comprehensive details.

When describing your work experience within a company, use the same format as in the Education section.

Start by stating the company's name, location, and your position within the organization. Then, provide a detailed account of your responsibilities and accomplishments, highlighting how they align with the requirements of the job you are presently applying for. Just like the Education section, make sure to present everything in reverse chronological order.

2020 – Present:

Tshwane University of Technology (www.tut.ac.za), South Africa University Lecturer

– Prepare and teach software engineering subjects, including Systems Analysis and Design, OO Analysis and Design using UML, SQL & PL\SQL, Data Engineering, OO Programming, Object-Oriented Software Engineering, and Project Management.