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For this reason, resume writing is a skill you will use throughout your life.  \nBefore beginning your resume, put together a list of experiences and accomplishments from work, volunteer projects, school, extracurricular activities, and international work or study. Keep this information on file and add to it throughout your career for future resume writing.  \nWrite everything down and do not limit yourself!  \nAction verbs from the list on page 12 may help you remember things you have done and give you ideas for new ways to describe those activities. Friends or family familiar with your work and work style can be good sources of assistance as well.  \nGather documents related to your experiences, such as performance reviews, letters of appreciation, job descriptions, documents, or presentations you wrote or prepared. This can be helpful now with your brainstorming, and later to review, check, and confirm details. Categories to generate ideas and organize your information include:  \n• Education (universities attended, classes related to your career goal, certifications, special training)  \n• Experience (paid/unpaid, part/full-time, internships, military)  \n• Volunteer experience (church, civic groups, tutoring)  \n• Activities and honors (student organizations, professional associations, scholarships, academic achievements, sororities or fraternities)  \n• Important career-related skills (computer proficiency, foreign languages, problem solving, critical thinking, communication abilities)  \n• Personal achievements (financing your education, overcoming obstacles)  \n• Hobbies and interests (planning trips, managing personal investments)  \nKeep your accomplishments history file and add to it over time because this will not be the last time you write a resume. Once you compile and organize information in your accomplishments history, it will be invaluable for all resumes you write throughout your career.  \nPossible Section Headings  \n• Education  \n• Relevant Experience  \n• Internships  \n• Employment History  \n• Professional Experience  \n• Research Experience  \n• Volunteer Experience  \n• Study Abroad Experience  \n• International Experience  \n• Computer Skills  \n• Technical Skills  \n• Computer Software  \n• Certification  \n• Licensure  \n• Professional Memberships  \n• Specialized Training  \n• Languages  \n• Awards and Recognition  \n• Honors and Awards  \n• Activities  \n• Leadership  \n• Additional Experience  \n• Additional Information  \n• Work Authorization  \n• Objective  \n• Summary of Qualifications  \n• Profile  \nStep 2  \nOrganize Initial Draft  \nName & Contact Information (Required)  \n• Include your name, phone number, address (optional) , and email. 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