Early career · Resume example
New Graduate resume guide
Translate education into employable proof: internships, projects, and skills aligned to the first role.
Build this resume freeWhat to emphasize
- Education with relevant coursework.
- Internships and part-time work.
- 2-4 projects with impact.
- Skills matching job posts.
Skills to feature
Domain coursework · Projects · Communication · Tools · Teamwork · Problem solving
Only list skills you can discuss. Use Lynt’s tailoring tool to mirror honest language from each job description, then verify structure with the ATS checker.
Common mistakes
- Course dump
- No projects
- Generic soft skills
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FAQ
No internship?
Projects, research, and campus leadership become primary evidence.
Multiple interests?
Maintain tailored variants per job family.
Portfolio?
Essential for design/dev/writing tracks.
References?
Not on the resume; prepare separately.
Length?
One page unless research CV norms apply.