Start with your full name and contact information
Use a simple, professional email address
Add your phone number and city/state
Write a short objective statement focused on the job you want
List your education first if you have little or no work experience
Include your school name, degree, graduation date, and GPA if strong
Add relevant coursework if it supports the job
Include internships, volunteer work, or part-time jobs
Describe responsibilities and achievements with action verbs
Add skills that match the job posting
Include technical skills, software, languages, or certifications
Mention school projects, leadership roles, and extracurricular activities
Highlight awards, honors, or achievements
Keep the resume to one page
Use a clean, easy-to-read format
Use consistent fonts, spacing, and bullet style
Tailor the resume for each job application
Use keywords from the job description
Proofread carefully for spelling and grammar errors
Save and send the resume as a PDF unless told otherwise