8 reasons this is an excellent résumé for a recent college graduate
Approximately 1.9 million students in the US graduated from college this year. Some are going into their post-college job search with an extensive résumé, while others have no experience whatsoever.
It doesn't matter where you fall on the spectrum, as long as your résumé catches the recruiter's attention and makes a great first impression in the six seconds they spend reviewing it.
To get a clearer picture of what makes a résumé stand out, we asked Amanda Augustine, a career advice expert for TopRésumé, to create a sample of an excellent one for a recent grad with some work experience.
While your résumé may look different depending on the industry you're in or the experience you have, the one below should serve as a useful guide for new college grads:
What makes this an excellent résumé for a recent grad? Augustine outlines the following reasons:
1. It includes a link to his professional profile
All recent graduates should have at least one profile established for their professional brand, she says.
"Those who plan to work in a more creative field should develop an online portfolio and list the link to that site on their résumé as part of their contact information."
If you're concerned about employers finding your personal profiles, increase the security settings or consider changing the account name on your personal accounts to your first and middle name, so they won't be associated with your professional brand.
2. The professional summary isn't fluffy
While it can be tempting to throw a few buzzwords such as "proactive" and "motivated" into a professional summary, recruiters know these terms are mere fluff and won't be impressed when they see them, says Augustine.
"Don't tell employers that you're a great team player; explain how your team was able to improve a process, increase alumni donations, or received acknowledgment from the school for their exemplary volunteer work."
3. His GPA is listed
The general rule of thumb is that if your GPA is above a 3.0, then you should include it in your entry-level résumé, she explains. If the GPA in your major is higher than your overall GPA, use that instead.
"Anything below a 3.0 should not be included on your résumé. However, be aware that recruiters know why you didn't include the GPA and may ask you about it during the interview process."
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