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What counts as experience
The UK National Careers Service says that for a first job you can focus on skills from projects, work experience or volunteering, and even interests that show skills, such as captaining a sports team.
- School or college projects
- Volunteering (see volunteer experience)
- Babysitting, pet sitting, tutoring, odd jobs
- Clubs, sports teams, student roles
- Courses and certifications
A simple order
- Contact details
- A short objective
- Education (put it near the top)
- Experience (projects, volunteering, informal jobs)
- Skills
Jamie Example jamie@example.com | 555-0100 | Springfield Objective High school senior looking for a part-time cashier role. Education Springfield High School | Expected graduation Jun 2027 Experience Volunteer, Springfield Food Bank | 2025 – Present - Sort and shelve donations on Saturday mornings - Help greet and sign in about 30 visitors a shift Skills cash handling (school store), Google Sheets, customer service
Keep it to one page; see resume length.
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Sources
- National Careers Service (UK): CV sections
- Job Bank (Government of Canada): How to write a good resume
Advice differs by employer and country. Follow the job ad when it asks for something specific.
FAQ
What do I put on a resume with no job experience?
Education, school projects, volunteering, informal work like babysitting, clubs, and skills.
Should I use an objective?
A short objective can help explain what job you want when you have no work history.
How long should it be?
One page is usually plenty.
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