What to highlight
- Your course, year level and school
- School projects and what you did in them
- Organization roles, volunteer work or part-time jobs
- Software and tools you already know
- The number of OJT hours you need and your availability
Example bullets
Copy one, then change the numbers and details so it is true for you.
- Built a simple inventory system for a class project using Excel formulas and data validation.
- Led a four-person group in a marketing plan for a local coffee shop.
- Volunteered as a tutor for grade school students every Saturday for one semester.
- Managed the booth schedule for the org’s fundraising fair.
Skills
Words employers look for
Our score checks for these terms in Fresh graduate job posts. Use the ones that are true for you.
Tips
- Put Education first, then projects, OJT and organizations.
- Name your thesis or capstone and what you built or found.
Questions
Should I write my required OJT hours?
Yes. Put your required hours and your available start date near the top so the company can plan.
Is a one-page resume enough?
Yes. For an OJT application one page is expected.