Resume Contact Section: What to Include and What to Leave Out
A practical checklist for resume contact details, links, location, portfolio URLs, and common mistakes that reduce recruiter trust.
Make contact details easy to verify
Your header should help a recruiter contact you without searching. Use one professional email, one phone number, city or region, and one or two relevant links.
Avoid adding too many links. A focused LinkedIn profile, portfolio, GitHub, or writing sample is more useful than a long row of icons.
Match the contact section to the role
A designer may benefit from a portfolio link, while a software engineer may include GitHub. A sales candidate may use LinkedIn as the main proof point.
The goal is not to list every channel. The goal is to send the reviewer to the strongest evidence for the role.
Remove unnecessary personal details
Do not include sensitive personal data unless the local hiring market specifically expects it. In most cases, age, marital status, full street address, and identification numbers are unnecessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I include a full address?
Usually no. City and region are enough for most modern resumes unless the employer specifically requests a full address.
Can I include two phone numbers?
Use one reliable number. Multiple numbers create friction and can make follow-up less predictable.
Written By
The CV Builder Team
Practical resume guidance from the CV Builder team, focused on clear structure, truthful achievements, readable formatting, and role-specific writing.