{"id":44,"date":"2019-02-01T17:30:13","date_gmt":"2019-02-01T17:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insurancerecruiters.com\/blog\/?p=44"},"modified":"2019-02-18T21:33:37","modified_gmt":"2019-02-18T21:33:37","slug":"resume-tips-for-recent-graduates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insurancerecruiters.com\/blog\/resume-tips-for-recent-graduates\/","title":{"rendered":"Resume Tips For Recent Graduates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/insurancerecruiters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Recent-Graduate-Resume-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45\" width=\"286\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insurancerecruiters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Recent-Graduate-Resume-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insurancerecruiters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Recent-Graduate-Resume-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insurancerecruiters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Recent-Graduate-Resume-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insurancerecruiters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Recent-Graduate-Resume.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a recent graduate, chances are you don\u2019t have much work experience. But that shouldn\u2019t stop you from creating a stellar resume!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A college graduate can successfully demonstrate the required skill sets to succeed in the workplace by highlighting the following things in their resume:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Volunteer work performed<\/li><li>Unpaid internships undertaken<\/li><li>Positions and memberships held at school or college <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Select the Right Format for Your Resume<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the first fact: potential employers don\u2019t really spend a lot of time looking at resumes. Most of the times they just scan through the key points quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to make sure your resume seizes their attention right away, make it short and well-structured, and present it in the right format. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the most important resume sections recruiters will focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your name and contact information<\/li><li>Your education and achievements<\/li><li>Your work history<\/li><li>Relevant technical skills and experience, if any<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not treat your resume as a comprehensive account of your career history. According to most recruiters, well-structured resumes with the most relevant information are best for catching their eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make your resume clean and clutter-free with enough white space throughout. Remember, less is more when it comes to your resume as a fresh graduate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most efficient way to make sure your resume is easy-to-read is to choose a simple layout. Select a format that allows you to showcase the skills and qualifications that are most relevant to the job in question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there is not much to add and the white space seems to be playing a prominent role in your resume, get creative. Consider including additional sections that hiring managers would find helpful like awards and achievements, relevant skills, or professional interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Include Contact Information Prominently<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing potential employers and hiring managers should see is a section at the top of your resume with your name and contact information. If you have a professional profile online or a website, include that link here as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This section should include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your first and last name<\/li><li>Your current phone number<\/li><li>Your current and professional email address<\/li><li>The city and state you reside in<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your name should be the largest heading on the first page of your resume. And ideally, the above-mentioned contact info should fill just one line of the page, right under your name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your Objective Statement or Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your career objective statement should be composed of just one or two sentences that states two things directly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The reason why you\u2019re seeking the job<\/li><li>Your immediate or current professional goals<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your resume summary should be concise and focus specifically on your developed skills and relevant experience, if any. You should try to keep the word limit here within 50 to 60 words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Tips to Create a Winning College Graduate Resume<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some additional tips to help you write a strong resume:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Focus on education<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a fresh college graduate, one of your strongest assets is your education. Create an \u2018Education\u2019 section near the top of your resume and include the following details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The college you attended<\/li><li>The date you graduated<\/li><li>Your major and minor<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a great GPA, that goes here too. Also, include any study abroad or student exchange experiences. A well-traveled student is highly regarded by most employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Use keywords<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Include the keywords from the job listing in your objective statement, work experience descriptions, and\/or section headings. For example, if the job description says the organization is looking for someone \u2018tech-savvy,\u2019 make sure to include a section called \u2018Technological Skills.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Proofread multiple times<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, thoroughly proofread your resume for grammar and spelling errors before sending it out! You can ask a friend, family member, or even a college career counselor to go over your resume as well before you press the send button. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a recent graduate, chances are you don\u2019t have much work experience. But that shouldn\u2019t stop you from creating a stellar resume! 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