Notification of Preferred First Name
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Your preferred first name is the name you are called in day-to-day life. It is a first name you are known by other than your legal first name.For example, your official transcripts, tax forms, diploma, payroll records will not change from your legal first name to your preferred first name.
A resume is not a legal document, so it is acceptable to use your preferred name. Some individuals prefer to list their first initial followed by their preferred name (e.g., T. Michelle Richards) or identify their preferred name in quotes (e.g., Taylor Michelle Richards).
So you could say, "My name is birth name but I go by Max." If someone says "This is birth name" you could respond by saying "Hi, nice to meet you. You can also call me Max." Over time it will probably start to catch on and gradually you'll get more and more people calling you Max.
Because it is not uncommon for people to debate whether to use their nickname or their legal name on their resume. The truth is yes you can use your preferred name.
A preferred/chosen name is any name a student chooses to use other than their legal name. For example, a student may wish to shorten their first name (e.g. Steven to Steve) or to be referred to by their middle name or a nickname.
So you could say, "My name is birth name but I go by Max." If someone says "This is birth name" you could respond by saying "Hi, nice to meet you. You can also call me Max." Over time it will probably start to catch on and gradually you'll get more and more people calling you Max.
A preferred name (sometimes known as a chosen name, a nickname, or a name-in-use) is the use of a name, usually a first name, that is different from a person's legal name.For faculty and staff, using appropriate names and pronouns is an important way of establishing norms of respect with the students you work with.
A preferred name (sometimes known as a chosen name, a nickname, or a name-in-use) is the use of a name, usually a first name, that is different from a person's legal name.
