Brainstorm all of the experiences you have had and qualifications you bring to the table. You are not limited to work experience! Service-learning, class projects, internships, and extracurricular activities all show valuable transferable skills and can be included on a resume. Put together a comprehensive list of these experiences. You will later narrow these down to only include the most relevant ones on your resume. Some experiences and qualifications to consider include the following:
- Education:
- Include the name of the university, the name of the degree you are pursuing, and your expected graduation date.
- You can also include minors/concentrations, GPA, academic recognitions, study abroad experiences, and a list of relevant coursework.
- Related Skills:
- Only include specific “hard skills” like technical (computer software, database, programs) or language skills. Avoid “soft skills” like organization, teamwork, communication, etc.
- Volunteer and Community Service:
- Include notable service-learning projects and experiences.
- Honors, Awards, and Memberships in Professional Associations
- Employment:
- Start with your current or most recent job and list all in reverse chronological order.
- State the position title(s) and date range of employment (month and year).
- State the name of the employer and the location (city, state or remote).
- Internships or Field Experiences:
- Record in the same format as work experience.
- Extracurricular Activities:
- Membership in student clubs, fraternities/sororities, student government, etc. Make sure to mention leadership and executive roles.