PHOTO: It doesn’t have to be fancy – just use your cellphone camera in front of a plain background. Wear a nice shirt/top and don’t forget to smile!
HEADLINE: Tell people what you’re excited about now and the cool things you want to do in the future.
SUMMARY: Describe what motivates you, what you’re skilled at, and what’s next. Add some interests outside of work to show your holistic personality. Include voluntary work.
EXPERIENCE: List the positions of responsibility or internships you held, even if they were part-time, along with what you accomplished at each. Even include images and videos from your work in the media section.
ORGANIZATIONS: Have you joined any clubs at school or outside? Be sure to describe what was your impact on each organization.
EDUCATION: Starting from X grade, list all the educational experiences you’ve had – including summer programs.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & CAUSES: Even if you weren’t paid for a job, be sure to list it. Admissions officers and employers often see volunteer experience as just as valuable as paid work.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE: Add at least 10 key skills – and then your connections can endorse you for the things you’re best at.
HONORS & AWARDS: If you earned a prize in or out of school, don’t be shy. Let the world know about it!
COURSES: List the classes that show off the skills and interests you’re most excited about.
PROJECTS: Whether you led a team assignment at school or built an app on your own, talk about what you did, how you did it, and what was the outcome.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Ask managers, professors, or seniors/peers who’ve worked with you closely to write a recommendation. This gives extra credibility to your strengths and skills.
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