No Work Experience? No Problem! How to Select Content for Your Resume (Post 3 of 10 in my Student Series)

*Many of my clients have kids in high school/college. This series of posts detailing the key points of an effective early career job/internship search is for them! If your child needs a resume, reach out. I offer discounted student rates.

Think Outside the Job Box

A common frustration among students is feeling like they have “nothing to put on a resume.” If you haven’t had a traditional job, it’s easy to think you’re out of luck. But guess what? You don’t need a job to have great resume content.

Your resume should highlight your skills, experiences, and accomplishments — and those can come from anywhere: class projects, volunteer work, campus involvement, side hustles, and even self-initiated learning. The key is knowing how to position these experiences to make them relevant.

1️⃣ Highlight School Projects

Many students overlook class projects, but these can be gold for your resume. Think about the assignments that challenged you to think critically, work in teams, or develop practical skills.

✅ Example:

• Conducted a semester-long market research project, analyzing consumer trends and presenting findings to a panel of industry professionals.
• Developed a mobile app prototype for a software engineering course, leading a team of three students.