Approximately 1.9 million students in the US graduated from college this year. Some are going into their post-college job search with an extensive résumé, while others have no experience whatsoever.
It doesn't matter where you fall on the spectrum, as long as your résumé catches the recruiter's attention and makes a great first impression in the six seconds they spend reviewing it.
To get a clearer picture of what makes a résumé stand out, we asked Amanda Augustine, a career advice expert for TopRésumé, to create a sample of an excellent one for a recent grad with some work experience.
While your résumé may look different depending on the industry you're in or the experience you have, the one below should serve as a useful guide for new college grads:
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What makes this an excellent résumé for a recent grad? Augustine outlines the following reasons: