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Recent Graduate Resume — Modern Template
Recent graduate resumes bridge academic achievement and professional ambition. With limited formal experience, the strongest applications lead with education, final-year projects, and internship work — then let skills fill the gaps. The Modern layout blends clean sans-serif typography with thoughtful section spacing, striking the right balance between contemporary feel and professional restraint. It works across a wide range of industries without feeling generic.
Why the Modern layout works for recent graduate roles
check_circleTech, product, and startup roles
check_circleMarketing and growth positions
check_circleCompanies with younger, progressive cultures
check_circleAny role where appearing current and forward-thinking matters
Fully ATS-compatible. Single-column format parses cleanly across all systems.
Key skills to include on your recent graduate resume
ATS systems scan for these keywords. Make sure the ones that match your experience appear in your resume.
Microsoft OfficeProject ManagementResearchAnalytical SkillsCommunicationTeamworkPresentationExcelData AnalysisCritical Thinking
Writing tips for recent graduate resumes
- 1Put your degree and university at the top — your most recent and most relevant credential.
- 2Include a summary or objective statement to signal the role type and industry you're targeting.
- 3Group extracurriculars under a "Leadership & Activities" section rather than hiding them at the bottom.
Common job titles this template targets
GraduateJunior AnalystAssociateManagement TraineeGraduate ProgrammeEntry-Level AnalystAssistant
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