Resume 101: A Student and Recent-Grad Guide to Crafting Resumes and Cover Letters that Land Jobs

Minimal job experience? No problem!
 
You€ve just graduated and are ready to land your first real job after college or high school. But how do you write the first r©sum© and cover letter of your career if you don€t have any previous jobs to list? How do you stand out above the other applicants--including people with more experience who are out of work--with your summer job at the diner, internship at the local paper, or spot on the Ultimate Frisbee team?
 
Dr. Q to the rescue! For two decades, communication professor Quentin Schultze has been teaching r©sum©-writing to college students and recent graduates, helping them identify their strengths and transferable skills from their unique life experiences--from extracurriculars to part-time jobs to internships to volunteering. With R©sum© 101, you€ll discover the secrets to composing strong, impressive resumes and cover letters, such as:
 
 
What to include when you lack professional experience
 
How to get great references and recommendations
 
Why to use a summary rather than objective statement
 
When to include hobbies, travel, and technology skills
 
What to do if your GPA isn€t sky-high
 
Which designs and basic formats work the best
 
Where to find the perfect verbs and adjectives for a specific job
 
 
With Dr. Q€s help, you€ll soon have a r©sum© and cover letter that will show hiring managers who you really are, why you€re prefect for your dream job, and why they should choose you.