In many fields, getting your own work published is a key part of getting ahead in your career. As professionals in fields that require us to actively publish research studies, essays, articles, textbooks, etc., we have to find ways to list these publications on our resumes. As you make your resume, there are a few things to think about when it comes to publications.
First, you should think about how important the publications are to your career goal. If you have recent publications that support your career goal, make sure to list them under a separate heading on your resume and in reverse order. Follow the AP style when you list your publication. If you were the only author of the text, you don't need to list your name. Don't put publications on your resume that have nothing to do with your career goal. It might be helpful to mention them in a cover letter to a potential employer, but it's not necessary to take up space on your resume with information that has nothing to do with your career. If you have a submission in the works or are working on texts that you know will be published in the future and they support your qualifications for the job, put them on your resume under the headings "submitted to (publication name)" or "to be published in (publication name)". But if you decide to include works that are still in progress, you should be sure that they will be published at some point. This is especially important for freelance magazine, newspaper, or creative writers. Do not list every article you have sent for publication unless you are sure it will be published.
If you have a long list of publications, don't leave it off your resume all together. You want your employer to know that you have published your work or that you are in the process of doing so. You should add a section to your resume that talks about the books you've written. Don't list too many publications on your resume. In this section, list three to five works in reverse order of when they were published. This will show your employer what you have written, where it has been published, and who you have written for. At the end of your list of publications, include a sentence that says the employer can get a full list of your publications if they ask for it. You can say how many publications you've had in your career in your professional summary or cover letter. Make a separate document that follows the ASP style and has a full list of all of your publications. You should also make sure that the list of authors in your work gives credit to the right people. You should print out this list and bring it with your resume to any job interview, or send it to the hiring manager if they ask. Also, if your potential employer asks about your writing, give them a copy of any of your articles to read (although if given the appropriate reference information, your employer, if interested, will be able to locate your publications on their own).
Overall, talk about your publications if they help you reach your career goal and show how qualified you are for the job. Carefully look over the information you list and make sure that the names and dates of the publications are correct. Even small mistakes can make people question your credibility.
