The following is a summary     of key parts of a resume:     The Heading - includes contact information: Full name Campus address Permanent address Campus and Permanent phone numbers E-mail address or 24-hour private voicemail     The Objective: (optional)     A short, specific statement that defines the kind of work you want to do, including occupational, industry and level of responsibility.     Examples: "Desire to secure summer cooperative education position to expand understanding of software development and design" "An internship position in the field of computer science dealing with networking and internet" "Co-op/Intern position that will enhance my skills in technical management"     Education: Start with the most recent school attended Include the name of the institution, city, state followed by dates enrolled, degree and major If a dual degree candidate, indicate the major/degree that is most integral to your job search. Include overall grade point average List major academic scholarship awards Courses that support your employment interest and focus Additional relevant training (i.e. Certificate Programs or Certifications)     Skills: Identify a listing of your marketable skills that are valued in your area of interest such as accounting, database management, web page development/design, software development technical writing, and sales. Computer and Technical related skills (JAVA, HTML, CAD, Linux, etc). Foreign languages (include the degree of fluency) If you do not have any of the above skills, you may list personal traits that are valued such as good interpersonal skills, dependable, organized and fast learner.     Experience / Employment     In this section, you may include your part-time experience, internships paid or unpaid, co-op, volunteer experience, temporary positions and sometimes experiences or projects that you gained in a classroom setting. List your jobs in reverse chronological order. Start with your current or the most recent position and then move backwards in time from there. However, if your most recent was not directly related to your job objective then it is better to have a section titled Related Experience to highlight those jobs held that are related to the job you are seeking. Your subheadings underneath should include the name of the company, city, state and dates. No need to include street addresses, name of supervisor or contact number. Next, list the title of the position held, i.e. Computer Programmer, Sales Associate, Administrative Assistant, Lab Technician, Customer Service Representative.     Example: IBM, Atlanta, GA                        9/99 - Present Software Developer (Co-op) After you list where you worked and your position title, now you must provide the reader with a scope of your responsibilities or what you accomplished. It is recommended that you let the reader know what you did above and beyond the minimum requirements. Your responsibilities sections should include a concise summary of what you did or use an accomplishment section which can include problems you solved, special projects, special assignments, training, travel, commendations, awards and honors - anything that makes you special compared to all the other people to hold your title. Think problem -> solution -> result.     Examples: "Only co-op selected to travel to Boston with senior software developer for client meeting and demonstration of product" "Hired, trained, motivated waitress staff of 7". You may use Design Projects or other classroom-related experiences relevant to your employment objective. Describe your experience with emphasis on contributions and accomplishments; focus on tasks that support your objective and employment interest.     Tip - Consider using effective resume verbs: Create, implement, design, oversee, evaluate, communicate, increase, train, provide, facilitate, contribute, advise, generate, produce, compile, organize, troubleshoot, schedule, analyze, install, coordinate, act as a liaison, teach, initiate, resolve, manage, supervise, plan, develop, edit, delegate, research . . .     Activities / Additional Data: List memberships in professional and student organizations, and offices held/status (i.e member, Treasurer, President, etc) and the dates of your involvement. Campus and communities activities: Offices held and any accomplishments Hobbies/Interest-identify those related to job objective (robotics, enjoy traveling, etc.) Certifications, Security Clearances, Patents, Special awards     References: Do not list your references on your resume Can be offered upon an employer request