Whether to put your address on a resume depends on location norms, privacy, and what the employer asks for. In many cases, city and state (or region) are enough; a full street address is often optional.
When to Include City and State
Including your city and state helps employers see if you are local, need relocation, or are open to remote work. It can matter for roles that are location-specific or when they screen by geography. Listing at least city and state is still common and generally safe.
When to Omit or Limit Address
- Privacy: If you prefer not to share your full address, listing only city and state (or "Greater Boston Area") is widely accepted.
- Relocation: If you are open to relocating, you can add "Open to relocation" and still list your current city/state so they know your situation.
- Discrimination concerns: In some regions, applicants omit full address to reduce bias. City and state are usually enough for screening.
What Recruiters and ATS Expect
Many ATS and job applications have a dedicated field for address. If the application asks for it, provide at least city and state. On the resume itself, "City, State" or "City, State | Phone | Email" is a common format. Full street address is rarely required on the resume.
Best Practice
Include at least your city and state (or region) on the resume. Use a full address only if the employer or application explicitly requires it. Keep your phone and email visible so they can reach you easily.