The hardest resume is the first one, because it looks empty. But the truth is that experience is not only a paid job. University projects, summer internships, volunteering, online courses and even personal projects are all real experience when you know how to describe them. The problem is not a lack of experience, but the way you present what you have so it looks professional and promising.
Every graduation project or research paper can be framed as experience. State the problem, your role, the tools and the result. Example: 'Led a team of four students to design a task-management app using Figma and React; the project earned a distinction grade.' This shows leadership and technical skill together.
As a fresh graduate, put education before experience. Name your university, major, graduation year, and GPA if it is strong. Add relevant courses, especially certified credentials that raise your value.
Focus on the skills every employer cares about: communication, teamwork, time management, problem solving and fast learning. Weave them into examples, not a bare list.
Don't pad the resume to hide a lack of experience, don't list every course you ever took without discrimination, and never write 'I have no experience'. Instead, present what you have with confidence and clarity, leading with your strongest material.
Yes — lean on university projects, internships, courses and volunteering, and describe them with strong verbs and clear results.
If it is high (very good or distinction), yes; if low, you can omit it and focus on skills and projects.
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