How to Write a "Student with No Work Experience" Resume
One question I often get asked is for help when it comes to resume writing for students. How do you make a students resume stand out if they have not yet had any employment experience? This is a great question I am going to address in this article for all the students out there. So, let's get begin with the basics... Don't make up for your lack of experience with a really fancy resume. Stick to a well known font like Arial or Times Roman size 11-12 on plain white background. Limit your resume to 1 -2 pages only. Basic Details Up the top put your name, address, phone numbers and email address. Check these for accuracy! Objective Next add a heading for Objective in bold type. Add one sentence showing your reason why you are applying for a position. To state you need the money is not acceptable, you need to delve a little deeper into your long term goals and provide a objective that fits into the businesses needs. For example: "Since I enjoy being around people and would like to gain employment in a people oriented environment where I can refine my people skills and provide a high level of customer support" Relevant Skills This is the first part of your resume were we want to show the employer how you can help them. By adding relevant skills (instead of work experience on the front page) the prospective employer sees firstly everything positive that you can bring to the business - which will make a great first impression! Make this list under the heading in bullet points for ease of reading. Limit the wording to specific describable skills. For example you may find that you enjoy being around people, are a great talker. So this would be added as: Now as you can see that is a great skill to have that does not have to come from a work experience background. Think about your other skills that would benefit an employer such as: Add 6-10 skills that you can think of. You may like to ask friends, teachers or family what they think you would be good at within a work environment. Work Experience If you have had any work experience through your school program then add the details in here. Simply list year and business on the first line. Then underneath state the position. Then add "Duties:" on the next line followed by several bullet points of the main tasks you performed. If You Had No Work Experience Have you been involved in a club such as cubs, scouts or a community project? Have you been involved in sport after school or a hobby? You can add the details here under community work/groups instead of work experience. Education List your current school and year level and underneath in bullet point any subject you think may benefit the job. Any high grading can be added for value also if you have performed well. Referees You need to ask permission from teachers, friends or family to add 1-2 of them if the employer wishes to check your reliability, and skills against someone. It is vitally important to check with anyone you add here before hand for their permission. Lastly, keep your resume honest. We all have good points about us we can draw upon to have an outstanding students resume! Good luck with your job hunting. Need help with a student resume? Go To: Return from How to Write a "Student with No Work Experience" Resume to How to Write Anything home page Have a Great Tip, Photo or Comment About This Topic?Do you have a great tip or photo about this? Something that you believe we should read or see? Contribute and share it today! 
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