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College student resume example
A college student resume leads with education, then uses campus jobs, projects and leadership to prove skills employers pay for. Keep it to one page.
Skills to include
Hard skills
- Excel and data tools
- Research methods
- Programming (if relevant)
- Writing and presentation
- Field-specific software
Soft skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Time management
- Initiative
How to write it
- Put Education first with expected graduation, GPA (3.0+) and relevant coursework.
- Campus jobs and clubs are real experience; quantify them.
- Tailor the summary to the internship or job title you are applying for.
Example bullet points
- Clean and merge census datasets in Python for a professor's housing study
- Produce weekly summary tables and charts used in draft papers
- Lead 2–3 tours a week for groups of up to 40 prospective students and families
- Trained 6 new guides on route, facts and handling tough questions
In the builder, the "Sharpen these bullets" button rewrites your own lines in this style without inventing facts.
Questions
Should a college student resume be one page?
Yes. One page is the standard for students and new graduates.
Should I include high school?
Usually not after your first year of college, unless it is a notable achievement.
Ethan Brooks
Economics Student
ethan.brooks@university.edu(555) 227-6410Ann Arbor, MIlinkedin.com/in/ethanbrooks
Summary
Junior studying economics with a minor in data science, seeking a summer analyst internship. Comfortable with Excel, Python and presenting findings to non-technical audiences.
Experience
Research Assistant, Department of Economics, University of Michigan
Jan 2026 – Present
Ann Arbor, MI
- Clean and merge census datasets in Python for a professor's housing study
- Produce weekly summary tables and charts used in draft papers
Campus Tour Guide, Office of Admissions
Sep 2024 – Present
Ann Arbor, MI
- Lead 2–3 tours a week for groups of up to 40 prospective students and families
- Trained 6 new guides on route, facts and handling tough questions
Education
B.A. Economics, Minor in Data Science, University of Michigan
Expected May 2027
GPA 3.6; Relevant coursework: Econometrics, Statistics, Python for Data · Ann Arbor, MI
Skills
Excel, Python (pandas), Stata, PowerPoint, Public speaking, Research, Data visualisation
Leadership
- Treasurer, Economics Society: manage a $12,000 budget and sponsor relations
Projects
- Built a model forecasting campus dining demand with 8% error (class project)
Ethan Brooks is a fictional example. ATS readiness of this sample: 94/100.
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