What Should I Do if I Have No Experience?
If you’re writing a resume with no work experience, do the following:
- Create a great resume objective explaining your motivations (#1 tip for any entry-level resume).
- Consider a non-traditional resume format that focuses on transferable skills.
- Add bullets in your education section containing your prominent academic achievements.
- Feature anything that can be counted as relevant experience: apprenticeships, volunteer work, school projects, intern experience, etc.
- Mention hobbies and interests or any other independent activities in the additional information on your resume, but only if it matches the job description.
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