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Build my resumeSee what to includeJordan Taylor
Columbus, OH · Office assistant applicant
Education
AAS in Business Management · Example Community College · Expected May 2027
Class project
Created a spreadsheet comparing supplier costs and presented a recommendation to classmates.
Skills in context
Spreadsheets: Used Microsoft Excel to compare supplier prices, calculate totals and present a purchasing recommendation.
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Read a complete fictional example, then replace it with your own facts. A class project or volunteer role can give you something specific to describe.
Starting after school
School projects and community volunteering.
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Maya Chen
Entry-level customer service applicant
Austin, TX · maya.chen@example.com
+1 512 555 0142
Profile
Recent high school graduate with experience welcoming visitors and organizing materials as a library volunteer. Comfortable answering questions, keeping records accurate and working with a small team.
Education
High School Diploma
Example High School · 2022-08 – 2026-05
Completed a group project planning a school supply drive and presenting its results to classmates.
Experience
Library Volunteer
Example Community Library · 2025-06 – 2026-05
- Welcomed visitors and helped them locate books and events.
- Sorted returned materials and updated shelf labels.
- Worked with staff to prepare weekly children’s reading sessions.
Skills
Customer assistance · Record keeping · Google Docs · Event setup
Projects and volunteering
Helped organize a school supply drive by sorting donated items and preparing collection tables.
Student
Coursework and a part-time job.
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Jordan Rivera
Business student and retail associate
Austin, TX · jordan.rivera@example.com
+1 512 555 0167
Profile
Business student with part-time retail experience and coursework in accounting and communication. Helps customers find products, processes transactions and keeps stock organized.
Education
Associate of Arts in Business (in progress)
Example Community College · 2025-08 – 2027-05
Coursework in introductory accounting, business communication and spreadsheet analysis.
Experience
Retail Associate
Example Retail · 2025-08 – Present
- Help customers compare products and answer routine questions.
- Process purchases and returns at the register.
- Restock shelves and check prices against store labels.
Skills
Point-of-sale systems · Customer service · Microsoft Excel · Inventory checks
Projects and volunteering
Helped set up student club events and recorded attendance for the organizing team.
No paid work experience
Community work and practical projects.
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Taylor Brooks
Entry-level office assistant applicant
Austin, TX · taylor.brooks@example.com
+1 512 555 0188
Profile
Organized volunteer with experience preparing food pantry orders and tracking supplies. Built practical skills in scheduling, written communication and spreadsheets through community work and personal projects.
Education
High School Diploma
Example High School · 2019-08 – 2023-05
Completed coursework in English, mathematics and computer applications.
Skills
Google Sheets · Supply tracking · Written communication · Scheduling
Projects and volunteering
Food Pantry Volunteer, Example Community Pantry, Austin, TX (2024–2026). Prepared grocery orders, counted donated items and updated the weekly supply list. Created a personal spreadsheet to plan monthly household expenses.
Before
“Good with people.”
After
“Welcomed library visitors, helped them find books and prepared materials for weekly reading sessions.”
The second version names the task, the setting and the contribution. This is a fictional example: only use a claim when it describes something you actually did.
Make your experience concrete
A resume built around education and projects
New graduates can place education before work experience. Include your school and credential, and label a future graduation date as expected. Relevant coursework or a project can help explain what you have learned.1
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Education
Enter your degree or other credential, school and dates. Choose education first if it is the strongest starting point.
Experience
Describe relevant jobs, internships and responsibilities. The projects field gives you room for work from a class or personal project.
Review
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