Resume Questions: Education, Interests, Awards Before/After Experiences?

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When applying for research positions, prioritize your education before your experiences, especially if your academic background is stronger than your practical experiences. If your relevant experiences are limited to tutoring, programming, and high school labs, placing education first can highlight your qualifications more effectively. Additionally, seeking feedback from someone with more experience can provide valuable insights into your application structure.
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For applying for researching should I put education, interests, and awards after or before my experiences? I'm asking mainly because I don't really have good experiences yet. The only thing I have is tutoring, programming, and labs which were done in high school.

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Put the good stuff first. Let someone older read it and advise.
 
Education before experiences, particularly if you're applying for something academic and particularly if your education is better than your experiences!
 

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