Resume builder for new graduates

Resume Builder for New Graduates

A strong graduate resume turns your degree, internships, and projects into proof you're ready for a full-time role. CVMark's resume builder for new graduates helps you order sections the way recruiters expect, write a summary that names your target job, and describe capstones, research, and part-time work with results. Examples cover college graduates in business, tech, healthcare, and the arts. Preview it free with no signup.

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New Graduate Resume Bullet: Before and After

Before

Completed a senior capstone project.

After

Led a 5-person capstone team that built a demand forecast for a local food bank, cutting wasted produce 15% in the first 3 months after launch.

It turns a school requirement into leadership plus a real-world result an employer can picture.

Skills to Put on a New Graduate Resume

Hard skills

  • Excel and data analysis
  • Research and report writing
  • Python, R, or SQL (if relevant)
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (for creative fields)
  • Clinical skills (for healthcare grads)
  • Project management basics
  • CRM or industry software
  • Presentation design

Soft skills

  • Learning agility
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Initiative
  • Problem-solving

New Graduate Resume Summary Example

May 2026 economics graduate from Ohio State (GPA 3.6) with a financial analysis internship and a capstone forecasting project for a local nonprofit. Skilled in Excel, SQL, and Tableau. Seeking an entry-level analyst role.

Copy it into the builder and swap in your own experience, numbers, and certifications.

New Graduate Resume Templates

CVMark Professional resume template preview

Professional template

Clean, ATS-friendly design perfect for corporate roles

CVMark Minimal resume template preview

Minimal template

Clean, minimalist design with two-column layout

Fresh Graduate Resume: Section Order

  1. Header with LinkedIn and portfolio
  2. Summary naming your target role
  3. Education: degree, school, graduation date, GPA (3.5+), honors
  4. Experience: internships, part-time jobs, research
  5. Projects: capstone, thesis, personal projects
  6. Skills and certifications

After your first full-time job, move education below experience. See how to list education on a resume.

College Graduate Resume Examples

  • Business: "Analyzed 18 months of sales data for an internship client, finding $40K in pricing errors."
  • Tech: "Built and deployed a full-stack app with 1,000+ users."
  • Nursing: "Completed 600 clinical hours across med-surg, ICU, and pediatrics."
  • Communications: "Wrote 30 published articles for the student newspaper as news editor."

More in entry-level resume examples.

Graduate Student Resume or CV?

Master's graduates applying to industry jobs should use a resume (1–2 pages). PhD graduates and anyone applying to academic or research roles usually need a CV with publications, teaching, and grants. See graduate student CV and the academic CV template.

New Grad Resume Tips

  • One page for bachelor's graduates
  • Tailor every application to the posting
  • Numbers in your bullets
  • Leave off high school unless it's directly relevant
  • Apply early: many graduate programs at large companies recruit months ahead

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