RESUME GUIDE
  • How to Do a Resume
    • How to Start a Resume
  • Structure
    • How Long Should a Resume Be
    • Chronological vs. Functional Resumes
    • Importance of Honesty and Originality In the World of Resumes
    • How to Format Your Resume
    • Quantifying Your Resume
    • Designing Your Resume to Grab Employer’s Attention
  • Specifics
    • Hobbies and Interests on a Resume
    • Effective Resume Words to Use
    • How to Write a Professional Resume Summary
    • What To Do With Gaps In Your Work Experience
    • Listing Your Experience – How Far Back Should You Go?
    • Most Effective Way To State Your Responsibilities In Job Descriptions
    • Qualifications – What Do Employers Look For?
  • Tips
    • Five Common Cover Letter Mistakes
    • Three Things To Make Your Resume Unique
    • Tips On Listing Publications In Your Resume
    • How To Write An Effective And Original Objective Statement
    • 3 Ways To Customize Your Resume To Get The Job That You Want
  • Common Mistakes
    • 5 Things You Should Never Include In Your Resume
    • Top 5 Common Resume Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
  • More
    • Writing a Resume With No Work Experience
    • Tips For Internship Resumes
    • Switching Jobs – Adapt Your Resume To Your New Career Choice
    • Cover Letter Must Haves
  • Job Interview
    • How To Be Prepared For An Interview
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_Writing a Resume With No Work Experience

Creating a resume is not an easy task, even if you are a professional with years of experience and many skills. However, composing a resume with no work experience or when you are looking to completely change careers, because you do not have any experience to highlight. People think of their resume as a collective of their education, skills  and professional experience. 
_Many employers rely on resumes as form of job applications for the open positions within their organizations. Thus it is very important that you have a well-written resume prepared when searching for jobs.

If you are changing careers, and nothing from your past professional experience qualifies you for the new job you are seeking, highlight those qualifications that can be transitioned along the various industries. For example, if you’ve managed people, no matter the type of business, you should highlight this under your experience.

Rather than not highlighting your professional experience, even if it is not directly related to the job you are seeking, you should consider writing a professional profile, or summary at the start of your resume. The summary will allow you to address the career change by highlighting your skills and how they relate to your career objective. In addition, this is one situation where it is ok to reference any volunteer or community service work that you have done if it can help promote your qualifications for the job.

If you are fresh out of college, and don’t have much to bring to the table in terms of full time professional experience, don’t get discouraged in creating your resume. Focus on highlighting your skills and your education. Avoid using a professional profile, or summary. Rather, list your career objective and start the resume by listing your education. Make sure to mention any awards or honors you received while in school. Following your education, list all the skills that will qualify you for the job you are seeking. Make sure to mention any courses, such as project management or business communication that you have taken and can apply at work.

While writing a resume with no work experience, instead of listing any experience, title the section “Pre-professional Experience” and divide it into categories applicable to your career objective. For example, instead of say that you spent a summer working at the Gap, use a sub-heading of “Customer Relations” and list any responsibilities where you have provided customer service. Tap into any community service, volunteer, or school club positions you have held in order to highlight your abilities and showcase that you are the best candidate for the job.

Don’t be afraid to write a resume with no work experience or without having the right experience. Focus on what you can do rather than what you don’t have the experience in doing and you will have a winning resume.
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