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P.A.\" . Round the number up (i.e. 3.25, not 3 . 249) .  \n If you have completed a study abroad experience, include it in the education section of your resume.  \n If you financed your education, indicate so. For example, \"Maintained a 3.5 GPA while working part-time to pay 75% of tuition.\"  \n(615) [322-2750 | www.vanderbilt.edu/career | careercenter@vanderbilt.edu](322-2750 | www.vanderbilt.edu/career | careercenter@vanderbilt.edu)  \nExperience:  \n List your experience beginning with the most recent position (reverse chronological order. )  \n Include full-time and part-time jobs, paid / unpaid internships or practica, and volunteer work, especially if it is related to your desired job.  \n Use bold print and/or italics to highlight your job title and company / organization name.  \n Include city and state for employer location, not the complete address.  \n When listing dates, you may include the month and year, semester and year, or just the year of employment; but be consistent throughout with the format. 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