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Few things baffle new college graduates more than writing resumes.

But don’t worry: Many seasoned professionals are just as baffled.

Here’s the good news: Most colleges are equipped with a Career Center with professional staff. They’re able and willing to train students in writing resumes, cover letters, and other career documents, and they can often provide resume samples for multiple fields. However, students may not utilize these resources.

This article will walk you through the basics of writing a resume that makes a good impression and helps you get an interview. All resume samples below are geared towards new grads or professionals seeking an entry-level job.

As for the length of a resume, keep it to one page unless you have two pages worth of experience, education, and accomplishments that are directly relevant to the job you’re applying for.

What is a Resume?

Now that is the million-dollar question:

What the heck is the purpose of a resume?

A resume is a document that provides details of a job seeker’s work history, educational background, and skillsets.

Contrary to popular belief, a resume doesn’t get a job seeker a job (at least not in most cases). Instead, a resume is a short biography that is geared toward gaining the attention of an employer and landing a job seeker a job interview.

That’s a resume in a nutshell. It’s your way of introducing yourself to an employer and convincing them that you have skills and experience that will likely translate into your being a great employee.

As a side note, you may have heard someone refer to a resume as a “CV.” That stands for “curriculum vitae,” which is essentially a resume on steroids.

A CV thoroughly documents a professional’s work history and is a device tailored to those with extensive experience in a given field (mostly in the sciences and education).

For new grads and those seeking entry-level positions, a CV is not the way to go. For those in the sciences and education, see both a resume sample and a CV sample from your department for future guidance.

Resume Samples

For those looking to write their own resumes, check out the following resume samples with bits of advice to help fine-tune them.

In addition to these samples, ask professors and/or friends or family members who work in relevant fields if you can view their resumes (or, better yet, ask if they would review your resume). Collectively, these resume examples provide great assistance in writing a resume that gets noticed by an employer.

The “Entry-level Job” Resume

Entry-level jobs tend to attract a large number of new graduates. So, when applying for an entry-level position, you need to find a way to stand out from the crowd of candidates.

Since you likely have limited on-the-job experience, your educational background is important. If you include a “Resume Summary” section at the beginning of your resume, consider mentioning any specialized or advanced coursework that relates to the position.
Focus on accomplishments and/or general duties that directly relate to the job to which you’re applying. Don’t include irrelevant experience. Remember: the hiring manager doesn’t want your autobiography; they only care about what you can bring to this role.
Be sure to feature skills that might have cross-industry usefulness. These might include knowledge of computer programming, fluency in other languages, or strong writing skills.

Check out how to integrate these skills in the entry-level resume sample below, for an accounting graduate:

Entry-Level Job Resume (Text Format)

JANE SMITH

Somewhere, NY 00000 | 555.555.5555 | username.email.com | linkedin.com/in/jane-smith-123

EDUCATION

Ebenezer Community College | West Seneca, NY (May 2019)

Associate’s, Accounting

GPA: 3.7/4.0

Member, Accounting Student Association (May 2017–May 2019)

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient in Quickbooks and Xero, with experience administering accounting records, overseeing audits of customer accounts, point of sales transactions, accounts receivable management, and billing.

Record of success in addressing customer complaints, increasing customer base/retention, and improving sales.

Relevant coursework in accounting principles, business law, financial accounting, forensic accounting, and management accounting.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Granite-Insurance Call Center | Eden, NY (2016–Present)
Assistant Manager, Customer Service Desk

Developed Excel-based database for documenting customer concerns; decreased response time for service and product complaints by 29%.

Adjusted company operations per customer surveys, leading to a 23% reduction in customer complaints within one year.

Assisted manager in administering accounting records

Wildman Comics | Buffalo, NY (2013–2015)
Sales Associate

Aided manager in upgrading and implementing new accounts management software, which resulted in a 10% reduction in time spent reviewing company accounts.

Trained staff in use of Excel and social media for managing sales records and marketing new merchandise.

Adept at point of sales operations. Assisted in stocking merchandise and distributing advertisements.

COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; QuickBooks; and Xero

The “Part-time Job” Resume

When individuals are seeking a part-time job, the general rules of resume writing tend to go out the window. In the instance where a job seeker is looking for a part-time job in his field (for instance Creative Writing), it is important to identify relevant experience and education such as editing skills, playwriting experience, and teaching experience in language arts classrooms.

However, if the part-time job is simply a way to gain additional “spending money” or to help gain additional funds for retirement savings, it may be beneficial to limit information placed on a resume.

For example:

A job seeker with a business administration degree (and a full-time position as a manager at a national chain) who is seeking a part-time job to pay for a new car might look to get a sales associate position to help generate additional revenue.

On a resume in such instances, it would likely be unnecessary to list details about the job seeker’s “management” experience.

Likewise, listing you have an MBA might be too much information as the hiring manager may consider such an applicant as a future threat.

Stick with posting business skills and sales training experience relevant to the part-time position sought. As always, list any past accomplishments that tie directly to the part-time position.

Part-Time Job Resume (Text Format)

JANE SMITH

100 Home Street | Somewhere, NY 00000
555.555.5555 | username.email.com

EDUCATION

Ebenezer State College | West Seneca, NY (May 2015)
Bachelors of Science, Business Economics

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Proficiency in addressing customer complaints, increasing customer base/retention and improving sales.

Experienced in point of sales transactions, accounts receivable management and billing.

Relevant coursework including Accounting, Sales Methods & Techniques, and Advertising.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

National Sales Chain | Eden, NY (2011 – Present)
Manager

Developed Excel-based database for documenting customer concerns; decreased response time for service & product complaints.

Exceled at point of sale operations and rapidly addressing customer needs and/or complaints.

Sears, Inc. | Buffalo, NY (2009 – 2011)
Sales Associate

Aided manager in upgrading and implementing new accounts management software, which resulted in a 10% reduction in time reviewing company’s accounts.

Trained staff in use of Excel and social media for managing sales records and marketing new merchandise.

Adept at point of sales operations. Assisted in stocking of merchandise and distributing of advertisements.

COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES

Excel, PowerPoint & Word; QuickBooks

The “No Relevant Experience” Resume

Often new graduates or established professionals seek a fresh start and want to pursue work in a field for which they have no relevant experience.

This is when things get a bit difficult.

For instance, looking at the entry-level resume example above, let’s say that after graduation, that individual wanted to move into a Human Services field. Most fields have entry-level positions that require little to no previous experience, and where new hires receive needed training after being hired.

If you take a look at a lot of posted positions on job search engines, just having an associate’s or bachelor’s degree is enough to apply/be considered for hiring.

In these instances, it is vital to highlight general employment and work skills that are needed for most if not all jobs. In a ‘Summary of Qualifications’ section, highlight any skillsets that link well with the job sought.

Additionally, listing any ‘general studies’ classes that relate to the job being applied to can be beneficial (See, general education/liberal arts classes can be extremely important to a job seeker in the future!)

Here is the earlier “entry-level” resume modified for applying to an office assistant position in a dentist’s office.

Notice the changes?

The job seeker’s resume was adapted to focus on experience related to general office management operations and education more befitting a medical environment: confidential records management skills, HR expertise, and training in occupational safety.

Lastly, as previously discussed in the “part-time” job search, leaving off graduate degrees and advanced certifications irrelevant to the new job path is worth considering as a hiring manager may see such education as an indication that the job seeker is just looking for any job until a position related to her/his master’s degree becomes available.

No Relevant Experience Resume Sample (Text Format)

JANE SMITH

100 Home Street | Somewhere, NY 00000
555.555.5555 | username.email.com

EDUCATION

Ebenezer Community College | West Seneca, NY (May 2017)
Associates, Accounting

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Experienced in administering office records and providing extensive customer service support in fast-paced environments.

Proficiency in mediating customer complaints and maintaining the confidentiality of records.

Relevant coursework including Occupational Safety, Personal Safety, Human Biology, and Human Resource Management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Granite-Insurance Call Center | Eden, NY (2011 – Present)
Assistant Manager, Customer Service Desk

Developed Excel-based database for documenting customer concerns; decreased response time for service & customer complaints.

Adjusted company operations per customer surveys, which led to a 23% reduction in customer complaints within one year.

Assisted manager in administering customer records.

Wildman Comics | Buffalo, NY (2009 – 2011)
Sales Associate

Aided manager in upgrading and implementing new accounts management software, which resulted in a 10% reduction in time reviewing company’s accounts.

Trained staff in use of Excel and social media for managing sales records and marketing new merchandise.

Adept at point of sales operations. Assisted in the stocking of merchandise and distributing of advertisements.

COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES

Excel, PowerPoint & Word; QuickBooks

The “Internship” Resume

As a college student applying to internships, it’s important to highlight skills, classes, and experiences that are relevant to the role to which you’re applying. This means paying careful attention to transferable skills—skills that are relevant regardless of the position you are applying for, such as teamwork, communication, and leadership. You take these skills from job to job and experience to experience.

Researching the role and organization is key. You want to tailor your resume to match the opportunity, emphasizing keywords and skills that are specifically listed in the job description.
Adding soft skills can help build out your resume if you don’t have a lot of professional experience. Remember to include extracurricular activities and volunteer experience, too.
Not all internships are posted, so reach out to friends and family to check for hidden internship opportunities. You can also email or call companies to inquire about possible opportunities. Just remember to do your research ahead of time!

Check out how to integrate these tips in the college student resume sample below, for an accounting internship:

Internship Resume Sample (Text Format)

JANE SMITH

100 Home Street | Somewhere, NY 00000
555.555.5555 | username.email.com

EDUCATION

Ebenezer Community College, | West Seneca, NY (May 2022)
BS, Accounting

RESUME SUMMARY

Focused and ambitious college junior with 3.7 GPA. Experienced in administering office records and providing excellent customer service support in fast-paced environments. Proficiency in mediating customer complaints and maintaining confidentiality.

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Relevant coursework includes accounting, economic statistics, marketing, personal safety, human biology, and human resource management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ebenezer Community College | West Seneca, NY (2019–Present)
Help Desk Associate, Customer Service Desk

Provide remote and in-person technology assistance for students, staff, and faculty on campus, answering questions and troubleshooting problems.

Accurately track all customer records, including changes and contacts.

Developed Excel-based database for documenting changes; decreased response time for common inquiries by 21%.

Wildman Comics | Buffalo, NY (2017–2019)
Sales Associate

Aided manager in upgrading and implementing new accounts management software, which resulted in a 10% reduction in time reviewing company’s accounts.

Trained staff in use of Excel and social media for managing sales records and marketing new merchandise.

Adept at point of sales operations. Assisted in stocking of merchandise and distributing of advertisements.

COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES

Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; QuickBooks; Sage 50cloud Accounting