Student and Graduate Resume Builder Australia
Turn study, casual work, volunteering and projects into a clear professional resume. Build and preview it free, then pay A$10 once for PDF and Word downloads with ongoing editing.
You have more experience than you think
A first professional resume does not need years of full-time employment. Employers can learn from your university or TAFE projects, placements, casual jobs, volunteering, student societies, sport and community responsibilities. The key is explaining the skills you used and the result you helped achieve.
What to include
- A short summary naming the roles or field you are targeting
- Education, relevant subjects and expected completion date
- Employment, internships, placements and volunteering
- Selected projects with your contribution and outcome
- Relevant software, licences, languages and practical skills
- Achievements that provide evidence rather than vague claims
How to write experience without a corporate job
Describe what you did in workplace language. A group assignment can demonstrate research, planning, presentation and collaboration. A casual hospitality role can show customer service, accuracy, reliability and performance under pressure. Volunteering may demonstrate organisation, communication and initiative.
Example achievement structure
Start with an action, explain the task and finish with a specific result where possible. For example: “Coordinated a four-person capstone project, maintained the delivery schedule and presented the final recommendation to an industry panel.” Keep every statement accurate and ready to discuss in an interview.
Graduate resume mistakes to avoid
- Using the same generic summary for every application
- Listing subjects without explaining relevant projects or skills
- Undervaluing casual work and volunteering
- Adding unsupported claims or copying job-advertisement wording
- Using an elaborate design that hides important information
- Forgetting to check dates, spelling and contact details
Frequently asked questions
Should education appear before experience?
Usually, if you are studying or recently graduated and your qualification is highly relevant. Move strong relevant employment above it when that evidence better supports your application.
How long should a graduate resume be?
Use the space needed to present relevant evidence clearly. For many early-career applicants, one or two concise pages is enough.
Explore our ATS-friendly template guide or use the Australian resume builder.