related work experiences you can talk about on your resume, as well as contributions or accomplishments gained from working.

Each year over a million new college graduates prepare a resume, put on their new suits, and go job hunting. Most of them have hardy handshakes, but not enough have what employers want most-practical work experience. However, co-op students graduate with more than a degree. They have the practical knowledge and a competitive advantage in today's job market. Positive Activities equate to a quality resume. This is what career building 101 is all about--adding new skills, accomplishments and knowledge to your resume. This is something you will do throughout your college years and in life. However, you want to start early in making choices and decisions about your career and select activities that will enhance your resume by adding the right skills that will increase your success in reaching your desired goal and career path.

If interested in learning more about Co-operative Education visit the National Commission for Cooperative Education website at http://www.co-op.edu or the Cooperative Education Internship Association site at http://www.ceiainc.org .

Sabrina T. Hall is Co-op Program Coordinator, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA. Their web address is http://www.coop.gatech.edu .