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by Deborah Walker
As a career coach, I’m often asked by new college grads how to write a compelling resume when they have little or no professional experience. How can you demonstrate the ability to perform in a professional capacity, such as accounting, marketing or engineering, with a resume that includes positions like pizza delivery guy, car wash attendant, or quick-stop market cashier?
No matter what jobs you have held, there are sure to be things you have done that show your potential. You will attract more employer attention if you pack your resume full of those examples. For instance:
* How you solved problems on the job
* How you went beyond the call of duty to satisfy a customer
* When you thought of a new way to do something faster
* How you were able to help your supervisor or coworkers meet an important goal
In a work world full of mediocre plodders, drive and ambition is hard to find. Smart companies value candidates with the potential to solve their future corporate challenges.
In addition, you might want to include any internship experience you have. While the experience might not have been a paid position, it can still showcase your ability to work in a professional capacity. And semester-long school projects can also be a good opportunity to demonstrate your ability to perform, working well with a group and creating a finished product.
* Helped organize a fund or membership drive
* Planned an annual event that drew X% more than the previous year
* Recruited entertainment to promote an on-campus event
* Led a campaign that resulted in a change of campus policy
Coursework also offers opportunity to demonstrate leadership, as well as team-building ability. Be sure to include examples like:
* When you led a team of classmates in a research project that resulted in publication
* How you created a class presentation that led to greater insight into a complex subject
The time and effort you spend incorporating these three tips into your resume will lead to better job opportunities right from the start. Don’t be like many who spend their first few years out of college fumbling from one dead-end job to another. Start your job search off right with a resume that illustrates your potential, work ethic, and leadership, and soon you’ll be on the path to a rewarding professional career.
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