ENTRY-LEVEL RESUME TEMPLATE =========================== [YOUR FULL NAME] [Your Phone Number] | [Your Email Address] | [City, State] [LinkedIn Profile URL] | [Portfolio Website - if applicable] OBJECTIVE --------- [Write 2-3 sentences describing your career goals and what you bring to entry-level positions. Focus on enthusiasm, relevant skills learned, and eagerness to contribute. Example: "Recent marketing graduate seeking entry-level position to apply digital marketing skills and data analysis expertise. Completed 3 internships driving measurable social media engagement increases of 40%+."] EDUCATION --------- [Degree Name] in [Field of Study] [University Name] | [City, State] | [Graduation Month Year] • GPA: [X.XX/4.0] (Include if 3.3 or higher) • Relevant Coursework: [Course 1], [Course 2], [Course 3], [Course 4] • Dean's List: [Semesters/Years if applicable] • Academic Honors: [Scholarships, awards, honor societies] RELEVANT EXPERIENCE ------------------- [Internship Title or Part-Time Position] [Company/Organization Name] | [City, State] | [Month Year] - [Month Year] • [Achievement with quantifiable result - even small numbers count: "Assisted with campaign reaching 5,000+ customers"] • [Skill demonstrated through specific task or project] • [Responsibility showing initiative and learning ability] • [Another accomplishment using action verbs: Created, Developed, Assisted, Analyzed] [Campus Job, Volunteer Role, or Another Internship] [Organization Name] | [City, State] | [Month Year] - [Month Year] • [Transferable skill demonstrated through specific example] • [Achievement showing responsibility and reliability] • [Task relevant to career goals with measurable outcome] [Additional Experience - Campus Leadership, Volunteer, etc.] [Organization Name] | [City, State] | [Month Year] - [Month Year] • [Leadership experience or team collaboration example] • [Another relevant accomplishment] PROJECTS -------- [Project Name] | [Context: Class Project, Personal Project, Hackathon] [Month Year] • [Brief description of project and your specific role] • [Technologies, skills, or methods used] • [Outcome or result if applicable: "Presented to 50+ peers" or "Achieved 95% grade"] [Another Project Name] | [Context] [Month Year] • [Project description focusing on relevant skills] • [Tools or technologies utilized] SKILLS ------ Technical Skills: [Software 1], [Software 2], [Tool 1], [Tool 2], [Programming Language if applicable] Software: [Microsoft Office Suite], [Google Workspace], [Industry-specific software] Languages: [Language 1: Proficiency Level], [Language 2: Proficiency Level] Professional Skills: [Communication], [Teamwork], [Problem-solving], [Time Management], [Research] ACTIVITIES & LEADERSHIP ----------------------- [Student Organization Name] | [Role/Position] | [Month Year - Month Year] • [Specific contribution or achievement in this role] • [Event organized, fundraising accomplished, members led] [Volunteer Organization] | [Role] | [Month Year - Month Year] • [Impact made through volunteer work with numbers if possible] [Campus Activity or Club] | [Role] | [Year] • [Relevant involvement showing soft skills] CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING (if applicable) ------------------------- • [Certification Name], [Issuing Organization], [Year] • [Online Course Completion], [Platform like Coursera/LinkedIn Learning], [Year] • [Industry Credential], [Organization], [Year] =========================== ENTRY-LEVEL RESUME TIPS: - Education section comes BEFORE experience when you're a recent graduate - Include relevant coursework that matches job requirements - GPA matters more early in career - include if 3.3 or above - Emphasize internships, part-time work, campus jobs, and volunteer experience - Projects demonstrate skills when you lack professional experience - Quantify everything possible, even small numbers ("Managed social media for 200+ followers") - Leadership roles in student organizations show soft skills - Include relevant certifications and online courses completed - Tailor skills section to match each job posting keywords - One page maximum - recruiters expect this for entry-level FORMATTING INSTRUCTIONS: - Font: 11-12 point Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman - Keep to ONE page strictly - Use 0.75-1 inch margins - Bold section headers and your name - Bullet points for all lists - Black text on white background only - Save as .docx or .pdf based on application requirements - Proofread multiple times - errors hurt entry-level candidates more