It is important to meticulously document your experiences, capturing them with rich detail. With time, it is easy to let memories fade, risking the loss of valuable skills and knowledge acquired.

Developing a structured system to record your experiences is highly recommended. Whether it is through a simple paper journal or an electronic platform, regularly jotting down your thoughts and insights—be it daily or weekly—is key. In addition, it is essential to engage in reflection upon these journal entries, focusing on the lessons learned and the knowledge gained.

Activity

One approach you can use for reflection is the STARR format, which involves outlining the Situation, Tasks, Actions, and Results of each experience. Then, consider the Relevance of these examples to your personal growth. Do they align with your academic pursuits, research endeavors, skill enhancement goals, or aspirations in a specific role or industry?" You can fill out your information in box provided in your Workbook.

Once you have created examples from your experience, you can draw from this material to update your resume. As part of this update, ask your supervisor if they will be a reference for a future job search, or applications for academic programs, scholarships, or awards.

example of a STARR template to document experiences


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