Create a resume with no experience.

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What to include when you have no job experience

Education

School, degree, coursework and achievements relevant to the position.

Projects

Class assignments, personal projects, student clubs and practical work.

Transferable skills

Specific tools, communication, organization and technical skills you actually have.

Internships and volunteering are also relevant when you can describe what you did. Avoid inventing past employment or achievements just to fill space.

A prompt you can use

Just start with a paragraph

“I am a recent graduate applying for my first job. I studied business administration, worked on a group marketing project, volunteered at a college event, and I know Excel and Canva. Please organize this into a first resume without making up experience.”

Paste your own details into the free chat-to-resume builder. You can then choose from three resume templates.

Answers, not guesswork

Frequently asked questions

What do I put on a resume for my first job?

Include contact information, education, relevant projects, skills, volunteering and internships if you have them.

Should I leave work experience blank?

You can omit the section or use relevant volunteering and internships. Do not invent a job.

How many pages should a student resume be?

One page is often a useful target for students, but completeness and readability matter more than an arbitrary limit.

Can I use a school project as experience?

Yes, include it under Projects and describe your contribution honestly.

Can AI write a resume without work experience?

AI can organize real education, projects and skills into a resume, but it should not fabricate employment history.

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