How to Make a Resume for Your First Job

Your first job resume should prove reliability, willingness to learn, and relevant skills — even if you have never held a full-time position.

5 steps to your first job resume

• Choose a simple one-page template
• Write a focused summary for the role you want
• List education first if you recently graduated
• Add any work-like experience — retail, tutoring, internships
• Match skills to the job ad and proofread twice

First job resume example summary

"Enthusiastic high school graduate with customer service experience from retail part-time work. Strong communication skills and basic computer proficiency. Eager to contribute as a [Job Title] at [Company Type]."