Last summer, I sat down with my resume and realized it was a mess. I had everything crammed in there—school clubs, volunteer work, random part-time jobs. It didn’t tell a story at all.
Then I decided to pick three main sections: education, extracurriculars, and achievements. This helped me prioritize what really mattered. For example, instead of listing every club I joined, I highlighted leadership roles and my biggest contributions.
Another tip? Use bullet points! They made it easier to read and scan. I also added a few numbers to show impact—like how many students I tutored or hours I volunteered. It made my resume pop!