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Following is a checklist to help assemble the information needed to plan, organize, and write a resume.

Work History

List your previous jobs in reverse chronological order (beginning with your most recent job). Use the following format for each job.

• Name of employer/company:
• Employer address:
• Telephone:
• Fax:
• Web site:
• Supervisor’s name, title, telephone, and e-mail address:
• Date of employment:
• Job title:
• Responsibilities (use your job description, if necessary):
• Specific accomplishment:
• Skills used:
• On-the-job training or courses taken:
• References:

Education

• Name of college/university:
• Location (city and state):
• Dates attended:
• Degree(s):
• Major(s):
• Minor(s) :
• Areas of concentration/related courses:
• Internships/work-study programs:
• Extracurricular activities:
• Special projects:
• Honors and awards:

Community/Volunteer Activities

• Name of organization:
• Location of organization:
• Dates of services:
• Title or office held:
• Activities:
• Accomplishments:
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Honors and Awards

• Title of honor/award:
• Date received:
• Purpose of award:
• Name of granting institution:

Licenses or Certificates

• Name of license/certificate:
• Date received:
• Granting institution:

Reference: Job Search and Career Checklists, Hirsch