Which of the following is NOT a listed section of a resume?

• A. Awards
• B. Education
• C. Experience
• D. References

Answer: (A)

Understanding what sections are commonly presented on a resume helps identify which one isn’t typically a separate heading. Education and Experience are core parts because they directly show what you’ve learned and what you’ve accomplished in roles you’ve held. References is also a standard heading in many templates, listing people who can vouch for your work or, more often nowadays, noting that references are available upon request. Awards, while valuable and sometimes included, is not universally shown as its own distinct section on every resume; many templates place achievements under the Experience or a separate Achievements subsection rather than as a standalone section. So, the item that isn’t a routinely listed standalone section is Awards.