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Student resume structure
Follow this order for maximum impact with limited experience.
Need help with Markdown syntax? Read our formatting guide
Resume tips for students
Lead with education
Put your degree, GPA (if 3.0+), relevant coursework, and honors at the top. This is your strongest section right now.
Highlight projects
Class projects, hackathons, and personal projects count. Describe what you built, what tools you used, and the outcome.
Quantify everything
Even small numbers help: "Managed 5-person team," "Presented to 50+ attendees," "Improved load time by 40%."
Include internships & part-time work
Any work experience shows responsibility. Retail, tutoring, research — frame it around transferable skills.
Keep it to one page
As a student, one page is the standard. Recruiters expect it. If you're struggling to fill the page, add projects and skills.
Use standard section names
Education, Experience, Projects, Skills, Leadership. ATS systems look for these exact words.
Templates that work for students
Clean, professional designs that look great even with limited experience.
Resources for students
- Markdown formatting guide — Learn the syntax in 5 minutes
- How to make a resume in 2026 — Complete step-by-step guide
- 200+ action verbs — Power words for your bullet points
- Resume examples — Including a recent graduate example
- Compare resume builders — See how ResumeMD compares to alternatives
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