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You can create a great resume without work experience that will make you marketable to employers.  Keep your resume specific to the job you are applying for, even if that means having different resumes for different jobs. (Ex. one resume for research related positions and another for sales positions). Only items leading directly to setting up an interview should be included.

 

Relevant skills

You should list the skills that highlight everything you have done.  If you just had a babysitting job, you can show that you have interpersonal and organizational skills.

How? Transferable Skills

What skills did you use that are related to what this internship is looking for?

Read the qualifications and job description thoroughly, think about how your experiences can connect with the job.

Be creative, but do NOT lie!

Here are some tips on writing your resume.

Sample Resume

                                                                        Your Name                                                                         Address
Phone Number
Firstname.lastname@email.com

 

Education

New Science College                                                                                                    Fall 2016-Present

New York, NY

Major: General Biology     GPA: 3.5

Relevant Coursework: General Biology, General Chemistry. Microbiology, Genetics, Statistics

 Experience

Cashier, New City Store   Brooklyn, NY                                                               January 2017-Present

• Responsible for managing money while completing customer transactions
• Excellent interpersonal communication.
• Collaborate with team members to provide good customer service and a positive experience for patrons
• Strong product knowledge and understanding of target customers.

Volunteer Lab Assistant, Prof. John Smith               New Science College  June 2016- January 2017

• Performed laboratory experiments and reported results to supervisor after verification.
• Conducted agricultural tests on a variety of plant and seed samples.
• Assisted in the development and testing of new drugs treatments and medical diagnostic procedures.

Skills

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Experience with data analysis, titration, gel electrophoresis.
• Working knowledge of HTML, Auto Cad and C++

 ACTIVITIES

• Private music tutor
• Member, Phi Theta Kappa 2017- Present

Proofread

Make sure you proofread your resume. Be consistent with your format! Margins, bolding, capitalization, and style must be consistent as well as order and style of information.
It is always best to have another set of eyes look for any grammatical errors. This shows that you are meticulous and that you pay close attention to minor details.

 

Resume vs. Cover letter

This is a summary of a resume versus a cover letter

Resume:

• A summary of your education, work or volunteer experience
• An organized snapshot of your skills & qualifications

Cover letter

• A typed letter addressed to the hiring manager
• Express your job interest
• Explain why you are a good fit for the position

 

Professional  Etiquette

You should always dress to impress with professional business attire during an interview.Don’t wear any flashy jewelry or accessories during the interview.  Avoid texting while waiting to be called for the interview.   Always watch your language and tone during the interview Remember, first impressions count BIG!  This could be an opportunity for future employment.