1. Name. I would use a first name and last name that reflects professionalism, leaving off any nicknames unless you are known by all by this name (and then you want to write it as "Charles 'Rocky' Johnson").
2. Mailing Address. Only include a mailing address if you are searching for a job within your address' geographical area or if you know, for some reason, that potential employers will be mailing you information (e.g. some government agencies will do this). Otherwise, you can now leave the mailing address off.
3. Phone Number. Only include the phone numbers at which you want to be contacted. Many job seekers are electing to include only one phone number on the resume to simplify the means by which employers can contact them. Others want to include several- home, cell, work- to expand the ways employers can get in touch with them. It's truly more of a personal preference.
4. Email Address. This is essential for 21st century job search. You MUST have an email address on your resume. ** TO NOTE: make sure your email is a professional sounding one- sexylady@yahoo.com is not appropriate for a resume. Try to include some variation of your first name and last name or first initial and last name (e.g bjohnson34@aol.com).
5. LinkedIn Profile Link. If you have a LinkedIn page that is well-developed, include a link to it in your heading. It gives the employer the option of reviewing your profile, including the Recommendations which are often not found on your resume.
6. Others. Facebook Link? Possibly. Twitter? Possibly. Web Page? Possibly. The key for including any of this information is: does it contain information about your career? If not, leave it off.
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