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Personal DataInclude name, both current and permanent addresses, phone number, and e-mail address.

ObjectiveNot required for all majors, but may be included to clarify skills and a short-term career goal.

Strongly encouraged when searching for a position that is not full-time, such as Co-op or Internship.

Use phrases to indicate position desired or areas of interest.

Avoid general statements and terms such as: opportunity for advancement, challenging position, position dealing with people, or progressive company.

EducationBegin with most recent education.

Provide name and location (city and state) of college or university, degree received, major and minor; dates of attendance or month and year of graduation, and GPA.

May include relevant, specialized coursework if unknown by employers(i.e. minor coursework, or electives), but list no more than 4-6 important classes.

Can include schools from where you received a degree, if space. *If you transferred from a junior or community college, or received credit for 30 or more hours, you can include this, with GPA.

Can include high school, if a freshman or sophomore but replace with more updated/relevant information as involvement increases.

Provide amount, if over 50%, of financial support provided through scholarships, grants, loans and/or employment.

Include honors received, Dean's list, class rank, awards, and scholarships. List them in a separate "Honors" category if there are multiple items to include.

ExperienceList full-time, part-time, internships, or co-op jobs.

Include, company or organization name, city and state of location, your job title, and dates of employment.

Describe your duties using phrases beginning with action verbs in present or past tense depending on the time of the experience.

List most relevant experience first, then list in reverse chronological order, with most recent dates next.

LeadershipList your professional affiliations, clubs/organizations, campus activities, and dates of involvement.

Include any offices you held or committees you chaired.

A brief description may be necessary for an activity; for example, Fish Camp Counselor.

Describe your duties and responsibilities within the organization.

ActivitiesList activities, organizations that you are a member of, but have not had a leadership role in.A brief description may be necessary if the group or activity is not well-known.

SkillsInclude any technical skills such as computer software applications, hardware, and/or languages. List level of foreign language skills.

Other CategoriesCan be used to demonstrate valuable attributes. For example: study or travel abroad, military experience, publications and presentations, relevant projects completed, special training licensure or certifications.

MiscellaneousOptional information includes willing to relocate, willing to travel, dates of availability.

ReferencesA statement "References upon request" is common, but not necessary. For the interview, have references available on a separate sheet.

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