Create a resume for your first job — even without work experience.
Build a professional first resume using your education, skills, projects and other experience. Create, edit and export it as a PDF directly on your iPhone.
You still have experience worth showing.
Your first resume does not need years of employment history. Focus on the experience, skills and achievements that show what you can bring to your first job.
Your Education
Include your school, college or university, relevant coursework and academic achievements.
Your Skills
Add relevant technical, language and practical skills that could help you succeed in the role.
Your Projects
School assignments, personal projects and portfolio work can demonstrate what you can do.
Other Experience
Volunteering, clubs, internships, freelance work and community activities can all be relevant.
What should you put on your first resume?
Keep your resume focused on information that helps an employer understand your potential and suitability for the job.
Contact information
Add your name, phone number, email and relevant professional links.
Resume objective
Briefly explain the type of opportunity you are looking for and what you can offer.
Education
Education can take a more prominent position when you do not yet have much work experience.
Skills & projects
Show useful skills and give concrete examples through projects and other activities.
Not sure what to write?
Writing your first resume can be difficult when you do not know how to describe your strengths. Make Resume can help you improve important resume sections.
- Write a clearer resume objective
- Improve descriptions of your experience
- Present projects more professionally
- Turn simple ideas into stronger resume content
Looking for my first job where I can learn and use my skills.
Motivated candidate seeking a first professional opportunity to apply strong communication and organizational skills while developing practical experience.
From blank page to finished PDF.
Make Resume guides you through the information needed to create a professional resume.
Add your details
Enter your education, skills, projects and other relevant experience.
Choose a template
Pick a professional layout that keeps your information clear and readable.
Improve your writing
Use AI assistance when you need help describing yourself or your experience.
Export your PDF
Save your finished resume and start applying for your first job.
Common questions about your first resume.
What should I put on a resume if I have no work experience?
Focus on your education, relevant skills, school or personal projects, volunteering, internships, certifications and other activities that demonstrate useful abilities.
How long should my first resume be?
For most people applying for a first job, one clear and focused page is usually enough to present the most relevant information.
Should I include a resume objective?
An objective can be useful when you have limited professional experience because it gives you space to explain what kind of opportunity you are seeking and what strengths you bring.
Can I create my first resume on an iPhone?
Yes. Make Resume lets you add your information, choose a template, edit your content and export your finished resume as a PDF on iPhone or iPad.
Ready to apply for your first job?
Turn your education, skills and projects into a professional resume you can send with confidence.
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