Resume Q&A
Students and Fresh Graduates
Writing a first resume as a student, school leaver or fresh graduate: education, projects, internships and skills when you have little work experience.
Writing your first resume
68 answers
Resumes with no work experience
80 answers
- How do I write a resume when I have no work experience at all?
- What can I put on my resume instead of work experience?
- Should I keep an "Experience" heading if I have never had a job?
- What are transferable skills, and how do I show them with no job?
- The job advert asks for one to two years of experience. Should I still apply as a graduate?
The education section for students
71 answers
- What should the education section of a student resume include?
- When should a graduate move education below work experience?
- How do I write an expected graduation date on my resume?
- Should I write "Expected", "Anticipated" or "Candidate for" before my degree?
- My graduation will be delayed. What date should I put on my resume?
Grades, GPA and percentages
51 answers
Internships and placements
60 answers
Projects and coursework
60 answers
Extracurriculars, clubs and volunteering
60 answers
- How do I list extracurricular activities on a student resume?
- Which extracurricular activities are worth putting on my resume?
- I was just a member of a club. Should I still list it?
- How do I describe being president or chair of a student society?
- How do I describe a treasurer role in a student club?
All 60 answers about Extracurriculars, clubs and volunteering
Part-time and casual jobs
51 answers
- Should I put my part-time jobs on my resume as a student?
- What skills do part-time jobs actually show employers?
- How do I describe a retail job when I'm applying for an office or business role?
- What can I write about a café or restaurant job on a graduate resume?
- How do I list tutoring work on my resume?
Skills for student and graduate resumes
61 answers
- What skills should a student or fresh graduate put on a resume?
- How many skills should I list on a graduate resume?
- Do hard skills or soft skills matter more on a student resume?
- How do I prove teamwork on my resume when I'm still a student?
- How can I show leadership skills without ever having a leadership job?
All 61 answers about Skills for student and graduate resumes
Summaries and objectives for graduates
59 answers
Campus placements and graduate programmes
62 answers
- What resume format works best for campus placements in India?
- How long should my resume be for campus placements?
- My placement cell gives a fixed resume template. Should I use my own design instead?
- How do I make my resume stand out when everyone uses the same college template?
- Should my resume be different for mass recruiters and core companies?
All 62 answers about Campus placements and graduate programmes
Resumes for school leavers
41 answers
Master's and PhD graduates moving into industry
51 answers
- How do I turn my academic CV into an industry resume?
- How long should an industry resume be for a PhD graduate?
- What's the difference between an academic CV and an industry resume?
- Should I list all my publications on an industry resume?
- How should I format publications on an industry resume?
All 51 answers about Master's and PhD graduates moving into industry
International students and graduates
51 answers
- How should an international student write a resume for jobs in the country where they study?
- Should I mention my visa or work authorization on my resume?
- How should I word a work authorization line if I have one?
- I'm not sure if I'm allowed to work in this country. What should my resume say?
- The application form asks if I need sponsorship. How do I answer?
Format and length for student resumes
41 answers
Applying for your first jobs
40 answers
- Where should a fresh graduate look for their first job?
- How many jobs should I apply for as a new graduate?
- Should I apply for jobs that ask for one or two years of experience?
- How can I tailor my resume quickly when applying to lots of jobs?
- Is it better to send many quick applications or fewer tailored ones?
Templates to try
Free to edit and preview. Single-column layouts are the safest choice for applicant tracking systems.
Graduate Resume
Single column
Student Resume
Single column
ATS Classic
Single column
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