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Write a Resume With No Work History

Turn school, volunteering and life skills into a clear one-page resume. 3 minute read.

You have more to put on a resume than you think. The goal is to show you are reliable and can learn.

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Recruiters skim. Put your strongest items near the top.

1. Start with a short summary

Write two lines on who you are and what you want, such as "Organized, dependable recent graduate seeking a remote support role."

2. List what you have done

Include school projects, volunteering, caring for family, side gigs and community roles. Describe each in one line that starts with an action word.

3. Show your tools

Name the software you can use, such as email, spreadsheets, chat apps or social media, and your typing comfort.

4. Keep it simple

Use one page, one clean font and no photo. Save it as a PDF and check it for typos.

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