Highlight What You Already Bring
Showcase strengths from coursework, class projects, volunteering, clubs, and everyday responsibilities.
22M+ career-education views · Practical career guidance from Professor Heather Austin
FREE ATS-FRIENDLY RESUME TEMPLATE + EXAMPLE
An ATS-friendly resume! Even if you’re just starting out
You don’t need a long work history to show your potential. Turn your education, projects, volunteering, and skills into a resume that helps employers understand what you can do.
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YOUR EXPERIENCE HAS VALUE. PUT IT ON THE PAGE.
A Clear Starting Point for Your First Resume.
Start with what you’ve learned, then tailor your resume to the role you want. The template and example help you make your experience count.
Use a Clear Structure
Use an ATS-friendly layout that makes your education, skills, and relevant experience easy to find.
Show Your Potential
Connect what you’ve learned to the entry-level role you want—without inventing experience.
Follow a Completed Example
See how to organize your own résumé and describe your accomplishments.
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A practical starting point—no long work history required.
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TRUSTED CAREER GUIDANCE
Practical Advice That Helps You Move Forward.
Job seekers turn to Heather for help presenting their experience clearly. Here’s what they say about her broader résumé and career guidance.
Making Achievements Clear
“The information you provided was so key and truly helped me overcome the hurdle of writing about myself and putting quantifiable achievements into my resume (which I was previously lacking).”
Amy S. · Senior Commercial Form Underwriter
A More Prepared Job Search
“Thank you for your amazing and insightful videos. I applied for a position with my state on three separate occasions and did not get the job. Prior to my fourth attempt (which I was very hesitant to do), I discovered your videos, and I studied them day in and day out. And guess what? I got the job!!”
Michael W.
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MEET YOUR CAREER STRATEGY GUIDE
Hi, I’m Heather Austin
I’m a former university professor and career strategist with more than 20 years in career education and 22M+ career-education video views.
I created this template and example to help you get started with the skills and experiences you already have—including what you’ve learned outside a paid job.
YOUR FIRST RESUME STARTS HERE
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