Use relevant experience beyond paid jobs
Experience can come from many places. Select activities where you took responsibility, solved a problem, helped a group, created something or developed a useful skill. Include only activities that support the role you are applying for.
- Academic or personal projects.
- Laboratory work, coursework and research assignments.
- Volunteering, community work and event organization.
- Student clubs, competitions and team activities.
- Freelance work, family business support or part-time responsibilities.
Put education and projects where employers can see them
For a student or recent graduate, education and projects can appear before employment history. Include the institution, qualification, dates and relevant subjects or achievements. For each project, explain the goal, your role, the tools used and what you completed.
Write a short, honest profile
Avoid calling yourself an expert or claiming professional experience you do not have. A precise profile is more credible than a long list of broad adjectives.
Entry-level [field] candidate and [qualification] student with practical experience from [project or activity]. Familiar with [relevant skills] and interested in applying them in a [role or industry] environment.
Show transferable skills with examples
Communication, organization, teamwork and problem-solving are useful when they are supported by evidence. For example, explain how you coordinated a student event, documented a project, presented research or handled a customer request.