Summaries and objectives for graduates
What should a graduate resume summary include?
A good graduate summary includes four things: who you are (degree and field), your strongest relevant skills, one piece of evidence and the role you are aiming for.
A simple formula:
- Line 1: degree, subject and university or graduation year.
- Line 2: two or three skills that match the job.
- Line 3: one proof point, such as an internship, project or achievement.
- Optional line 4: the type of role you want.
Example: "Computer science graduate (2025) with skills in Python, SQL and REST APIs. Built a student timetable app used by classmates during a final-year project. Seeking a junior software developer role."
Keep it specific to the job and remove anything that would fit every applicant.
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Graduate Resume
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Student Resume
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ATS Classic
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