Resume example
Recent graduate resume example
A sample first resume for a new graduate, built from internships, projects, coursework and part-time work.
This example is for students and new graduates with little or no full-time experience. It leads with education and puts projects, an internship and volunteering where a long job history would normally sit. If you are applying outside the US, call it a CV; the content is the same.
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What makes this recent graduate resume work
Put education first
At this stage your degree is your strongest credential. List it at the top with graduation date, grade if it is good and a short line of relevant coursework.
Treat projects as jobs
Class, personal and volunteer projects can carry real results. Write them with the same structure as work bullets: what you did, how and what came of it.
Use internships and part-time work fully
Even short stints show reliability and teamwork. Describe duties with a verb and a number, like posts per week or customers per shift.
Add volunteering and clubs
Leading a food drive or running a society event shows organisation. Pick two or three that match the role you want.
Only include a grade if it helps
A strong grade is worth stating. If yours is average, leave it off and let projects and experience speak instead.
Keep it to one page
One tidy page is the standard for a first resume. Cut older high school items unless they are directly relevant.
Questions
What do I write in the experience section with no experience?
Use internships, part-time jobs, volunteering, projects and leadership roles. Describe what you did and what changed, not only your duties.
Should I include my high school?
Only if you have not yet finished a university degree or the activity is directly relevant. Otherwise list your university and leave high school off.
Do I need a summary?
A short two or three sentence summary helps, as long as it names your degree, a strength and the role you want. Skip it if you have nothing specific to say.