This sample resume format for fresh graduates can help you land interviews
The first major mistake that fresh graduates usually make when looking for a job for the first time is sending a generic resume.
A generic resume that doesn't highlight your strengths wouldn't even earn a second glance from experienced hiring managers who have probably seen thousands of resumes. For it to stand out from the other jobseekers with more experience, you need to be creative and know what to include:
Basic information
Include your name, location, and contact information. Provide a link to your online portfolio or attach photos of your published works.
Career objective
Ensure that this is short, concise, and should emphasize the skills and abilities that you have. Keep in mind that you need to tailor fit this part depending on the company and position you're eyeing.
Skills and knowledge
A bulleted section that is, again, tailor-fit to the position you're targeting. This should provide support to the achievements that you'll list.
Education
Start with your highest educational attainment and include your GPA or GWA (general weighted average) if you think this can increase the chance of you standing out in a good way.
Work experience
This can be filled if you know what to look for: internships, part-time jobs, or any volunteer experiences that you have are considered as work experience.
See the sample resume below:
JUAN E. DELA CRUZAddress: 99 Macarthur Highway, Maginhawa, Malolos City
Mobile: +63917-000-0000
Email: [email protected] Birthday: June 12, 1997
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging career with an organization that prizes creativity and talent and one that provides an opportunity to exercise my technical skills and abilities in the field of journalism.
 TECHNICAL SKILLS PERSONAL SKILLS
- News and Feature Writing
- Newspaper Layouting
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher)
- Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Lightroom)
EDUCATION
- Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
- Proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate teammates
- Ability to work independently or as a team player
- Highly organized and efficient
- Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (2012 "“ 2016) | GWA: 1.87
Bulacan State University, Malolos City
 ACHIEVEMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES EXPERIENCE
- Associate Editor, Pacesetter (2015 "“ 2016)
- Features Editor, Pacesetter (2014 "“ 2015)
- Staff Writer, Pacesetter (2012 "“ 2014)
- OJT Reporter
The Manila Times (May 2015 "“ July 2015)
Functioned as one of the publication's junior reporters and wrote news articles while manning the following beats: Department of Education and Sandiganbayan.REFERENCES
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