# Student and New Grad Resumes That Get You the First Interview

You don't need years of experience to have a strong resume. You need clear structure, relevant projects, and the right keywords. Here's how.

## How to Structure a Student or New Grad Resume

Lead with education (degree, school, expected grad or grad date, relevant coursework). Then experience: internships, part-time jobs, or leadership roles with 2-3 bullets each. Then projects: class projects, side projects, hackathons--what you built, your role, tech or skills used.
Include a short summary (2-3 lines) that states your focus and what you're looking for: "Computer science student seeking software engineering internships. Experience with React and Python."

## Keywords and Format for Student Resumes

Use keywords from the job description--languages, tools, frameworks--in your project and experience bullets so ATS sees match. Keep it to one page. No need to pad; clarity and relevance beat length.
Link to your portfolio or GitHub in the header if you have projects to show. Many internship and new-grad programs value applied work; your resume gets you on the list, your portfolio can get you the call.

## Why FolioX

FolioX gives students and new grads an ATS-friendly resume and a portfolio in one place. Structure your education and projects, export a clean PDF, and share one profile so recruiters get the full picture.


## FAQ

### What should a student put on a resume?

Education first, then experience (internships, jobs), then projects (class, side, hackathons). Include a short summary and a portfolio or GitHub link if you have one. Keep it to one page.

### How do I get my student resume past ATS?

Use single-column layout, clear section headings, and keywords from the job description in your experience and project bullets. Avoid tables and graphics.

### Do I need experience to have a resume?

No. Class projects, side projects, and leadership count. Frame what you built and what you learned. Recruiters use resumes to assess potential, not just years of experience.

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