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Start by making a master list of all your experiences.  \nBrainstorm your education, employment, internships, volunteer experience, projects, and community leadership… what have you done (title), who did you do it for (organization), where you did it (location), and when did you do it (start to end dates)? You can always edit down the road. Now it's essential just to get started.  \n2. Be strategic.  \nAlthough coursework and GPA are important, making the best use of your time while you are at Skidmore is essential. Employers like to see involvement in and outside of the classroom. Use your resume to highlight these valuable skills, experiences, and accomplishments.  \n3. Your resume is an evolving document that you will use throughout your career.  \nRefining and polishing your resume takes time! What are your goals when you graduate? What do you need to do to be ready and competitive in pursuing those opportunities? With a counselor, use your resume to identify what skills you already have and the areas you want or need to develop.  \n4. Be honest, descriptive, and concise.  \nUse concise phrases to highlight and fully describe your responsibilities for each experience; do not exaggerate. Instead, use dynamic words to highlight your key skills and accomplishments. Avoid using complete sentences or personal pronouns (I, me, we, they, them, etc. ) .  \n5. Your resume is a unique reflection of YOU.  \n& the unique skills YOU have to offer!  \n6. Avoid using templates!!!  \nTemplates may seem like an easy way to go, but they are hard to revise down the road. Using a Word document will save you headaches in the future.  \n7. Include your contact information, educational details, and descriptions of your experience.  \nOn a typical U.S. resume, one does not provide photos or personal information such as birthdate, marital status, family obligations, health status, faith, race, height, weight, or social security numbers. If you are developing a CV or resume for international use, please meet with a career counselor to explore those requirements.  \n8. Your resume is an employer's first impression of you.  \nBe consistent in your format – and be mindful of typos, spelling, and grammatical errors. You have only one chance to make a good first impression! Also, have someone look over your resume before you send it out. 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