How do you put your maiden name on your resume?
You are changing your name due a change in marital status and dropping your maiden middle name in favor of using your married name as your last name. Donna Marie Smith (maiden name) = Donna Smith Jones or Donna Marie (Smith) Jones.
Why did Memphis State change its name?
In 1939, Richard C. Jones became president of WTSTC. In 1941, the name was changed to Memphis State College, when the college expanded its liberal arts curriculum.
Can I use a different name on my CV?
Putting a name that you go by other than your birth name on your resume is totally acceptable, so long as it’s formatted correctly. Though you should include your legal name on your resume for official reasons, including the name you wish to be called is customary in the hiring process.
Can you have two last names after marriage?
In most states, you have the option to take your spouse’s last name, hyphenate your last names, use two last names without a hyphen, or move your maiden name to your middle name and take your spouse’s last name. We think it’s important that you know all of the name change options before your big day.
What happens when two double Barrelled surnames marry?
Nothing inherently happens to anyone’s name when they get married. However, it’s a longstanding custom in the common-law tradition that the wife takes the husband’s last name on marriage. To make this less sexist, most American states now permit either member to the couple to assume the other’s last name upon marriage.