work placements<\/a>, internships, job shadowing or part-time\/casual jobs.<\/p>\nThese are all solid examples that help an employer see where you\u2019ve gained skills and learned about the world of work.<\/p>\n
But they aren\u2019t the only experiences worth highlighting!<\/em><\/p>\nFor young people yet to gain work experience, you can proudly showcase plenty of other activities and commitments on your resume, such as:<\/p>\n
\n- Hobbies & Team Activities: <\/strong>Hobbies and team sports\/activities are a great way to let your soft skills shine. From communication to commitment to timeliness – there\u2019s lots to show off here!<\/li>\n
- Networking Attendance:<\/strong> Highlighting where and when you\u2019ve attended professional networking events related to the industry you\u2019re applying to.<\/li>\n
- Extracurricular Activities: <\/strong>Whether you\u2019ve taken on a role in student council or helped plan the end-of-year bash, these are great experiences to show you\u2019re someone who likes to get involved.<\/li>\n
- Volunteering:<\/strong> Volunteering with a non-profit organisation is also an excellent way to gain experience. You may also volunteer at an event such as a college fest, music festival, or book fair.<\/li>\n
- Career Fair Attendance:<\/strong> Whether held at your school or externally, mentioning how you\u2019re committed to exploring your future marks you as someone who\u2019s driven and proactive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to Highlight Different Experiences on Your Resume<\/strong><\/h4>\nYou\u2019re probably thinking, \u2018That all sounds great, but how exactly do I add it to my resume?!\u2019<\/em><\/p>\nWell, that all depends on the specific experience you want to add! Here\u2019s a little cheat sheet to help you out:<\/p>\n
Adding work experience, casual work, volunteering or internships.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n- \n
\n- Include a job title (you can just say \u2018Volunteer\u2019 if you didn\u2019t have a specific one while volunteering.<\/li>\n
- Include the company or organisation name.<\/li>\n
- Share a timeline of how long you worked\/volunteered, for example, \u2018June 2023-Present\u2019 or \u2018March-May 2023\u2019.<\/li>\n
- Dot point out your key tasks, what you worked on\/helped to deliver and the skills you developed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n\n\n\nEXAMPLE:<\/strong><\/h5>\nWork Experience<\/strong><\/p>\nEvent Volunteer, Capgemini, July 2023-Present<\/p>\n \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Volunteered to organise monthly team events to support team culture and fun.<\/p>\n \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Organised our first pizza party, the highest-attended team event to date.<\/p>\n \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Planned budget and coordinated event times with management.<\/p>\n \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Developed excellent time management and communication skills.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n |