How to Build an Entry-Level Resume
The challenge in writing a resume for an entry-level position is that you don't have a lot of experience. The best way to deal with that is to list your skills. Group them in categories such as interpersonal skills, leadership skills, computer skills and administrative skills. If you have trouble listing your skills, ask someone who knows you well to suggest some ideas.
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Choose a format. The best format for a resume when you are just entering the job market is a skills-based resume. View samples of various formats to see which one you like.
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Gather information needed, such as the dates you graduated from college, the specific degree you earned, and dates, locations and job titles for any jobs you have held.
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Type a rough draft. This can be done in any word processor. Concentrate on getting the wording right at this stage and don't worry about how long it is or how the page should be formated. Re-read the draft for spelling and grammar, and double-check that you have each section in the correct order.
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Format the resume. Make the headings bold. One way to fill up a page, if you don't have enough text to fill it up another way, is to set the headings off to the left so they form almost a separate column, next to the text associated with each head, rather than having the head above the text. Put extra space between each paragraph to make it more readable. Use the same font for all of the text, but consider a different font for the headings. You may want to use the same heading font for your name.
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Check the length and re-adjust. Add optional sections such as interests and activities, and state at the bottom that references will be available or provided upon request. These are ways to fill the page if the text doesn't go far enough down the page.
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Proofread your resume carefully. Get one or two friends to read your resume carefully, in addition to running a spell checker. Save the file as a PDF for ease of distribution.
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