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While there are standard best practices for formatting and content, each resume should reflect your professional self and should never be copied from someone else’s experiences  \nWhere Do I Start?  \nOneway to beginyourresume is to list everything you havedone since yourfirst day of college. You will find that you have more relevant experiences than you think. Next, categorize your experiences and other pertinentinformationinto thefollowing sections: contactinformation,education, experience,and other headings.  \nOnce you have put your resume together, schedule an appointment with your Career Consultantthrough Handshake by clicking Career Center--> Appointments to ensure that your resume is tailored to the position for which you are applying.  \nRésumé Components  \n*Please note that sections may varyby your discipline. When in doubt, always check with your  \nconsultantaboutwhich sections maybemostapplicable to you. *  \nCONTACT INFORMATION (Required)  \nThe top of the resume identifies your name, city & state, phone number, email address, and customized LinkedIn URL. Click here to learn how to customize URL.  \nEDUCATION (Required)  \nIt is important to include the following:  \n1) All institutions of higher education you have earned degrees from and current institution, including majors, minors, and concentrations.  \n2) Grade Point Average, if above3.0 on a4.0 scale. Major GPAcan be included if it is betterthan your cumulative—just be certain to label it as Major GPA.  \nEXPERIENCE (Required)  \nProvide bulleted statements that communicate how your experiences, abilities, and skills relate to the targeted position and the organization’s needs. Experience can include internships, volunteer work, course projects, research, job shadowing, and student teaching. 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