Including your vaccination status in a resume

Does your resume really need to advertise the fact that you are vaccinated against Covid?

Although Covid is now a part of our daily lives, the US economy still undergoes massive shifts across industries due to the lingering effects of the pandemic. Employers and workers are affected alike by the virus and are expected to adjust to living with Covid which seems to show no signs of going away soon.

Most government and private companies have adjusted to the new normal of working with Covid by mandating the Covid vaccines for employees who want to continue working. If you are on the job search today, you might have doubts about displaying your vaccination status on your resume. Today, we will discuss the pros and cons of including your vaccination status on the resume and the best ways to word it right.

Why You Should Update Your Resume With Vaccination Status

Including your vaccination status on your resume might be the only thing standing between you and your chances of landing a job. We have gathered some very compelling reasons for you to show your vaccination status on your resume:

• ResumeBuilder.com conducted a survey in September which revealed that 1/3 of hiring managers are not willing to consider resumes that don’t mention the vaccination status of the candidate
• According to the same survey, 32% of employers will prioritize vaccinated candidates over the unvaccinated
• This trend is valid across a large number of industries including technology, finance, retail, hospitality, education, and healthcare
• Even remote workers are affected since 61% of employers hiring remote workers too are looking for vaccinated job candidates

Although your vaccination status will not be the only thing that qualifies you for a job, it might very well be the one thing that compels an employer to prioritize a less qualified candidate over you. So, your decision to display the vaccination status on your resume will be a smart one.

Some Candidates Prefer Not To Display Vaccination Status On Their Resumes Because…

Although a majority of Americans opted to receive the vaccine, there are millions of people in the US who have decided to not say yes to the vaccine. Some have still not received their vaccines. People may decide not to receive the vaccine for a lot of legitimate reasons. Here are some reasons why you may not want to reveal your vaccination status on your resume:

• You are concerned about disclosing your private medical information on your resume
• You have not received the vaccine yet
• You have not and will not receive the vaccine by choice
• The company you are applying for has less than 100 heads

Although these reasons may seem legitimate to you, a concerned employer might not feel the same way. There is a high chance that the failure to mention your vaccination status might get your resume thrown in the bin.

Tips To Include Your Vaccination Status On Your Resume

Your resume should contain all the minute details that will convince the hiring manager to choose you over the other 100 applicants trying for the same position. Here’s how you can include your vaccination status to your advantage on your resume:

• Clearly list your vaccination status in a way that is easily parsed by the ATS. Use the words “Vaccinated” and “COVID-19” to ensure proper tracking by the system. Avoid slang terms like “vax” or “vaxxed.”
• Mention your vaccination status at the beginning of your resume. “Fully vaccinated against COVID-19” or “Have completed the COVID-19 vaccination process” will do the job.
• Be truthful about your vaccination status on your resume.
• Add your vaccine status to your LinkedIn and social media profiles to ensure consistency between your resume and online presence.