• PHOTO: It doesn't have to be fancy - just use your cellphone camera in front of a plain background. Wear a nice shirt 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.
• EXPERIENCE: List the jobs you held, even if they were part-time, along with what you accomplished at each. Even include photos and videos from your work.
• ORGANIZATIONS: Have you joined any clubs at school or outside? Be sure to describe what you did with each organization.
• EDUCATION: Starting with college, 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 5 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 in school or built an app on your own, talk about what you did and how you did it.
• RECOMMENDATIONS: Ask managers, professors, or classmates who've worked with you closely to write a recommendation. This gives extra credibility to your strengths and skills.

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