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Chapter 2
What if I don’thave enoughexperience?
If you’re still a student or a fresh graduate, you probably don’t have much to brag about on your resume. Still, having little to no expe-rience doesn’t mean you cannot get the job you want. Following these few steps can increase your ability to sell yourself:
Take advantage of your transferrable skills.
These’re the skills you might’ve demonstrated during college or in volunteering and can easily translate to the job you want.
Write a catchy summary.
Use action verbs, express a deep interest in the job and highlight your willingness to learn new skills.
Make your resume more personal.
Let the hiring manager know that what you lack in experience, you can easily compensate for by your personality traits.
Include your volunteer work and internships.
There’s nothing recruiters like to see more than a determined and enthusiastic person. Past volunteering and internships are a tangible proof that you possess these qualities.