Applying for a job with no relevant experience. What to say in the resume?

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manpreet Tuteehub forum best answer Best Answer 3 years ago


So I am building a resume for a friend who is a Computer Science student and seeking an entry job in the industry. Problem is that he never had relevant jobs before. Jobs he had are:

  • Cashier at a gas station
  • Security guard

I know in some cases when irrelevant experience is worth mentioning, I should include two sections in the resume, Relevant Experience and Irrelevant Experience. But in this case:

  • Should I include one section but add irrelevant jobs?
  • Should I include both Relevant and Irrelevant sections, and add school projects to Relevant?
  • Else?

Thank you!

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manpreet 3 years ago

Why would you include two sections about experience? Simply include one and call it "Experience". If you're applying for an entry-level position, it's expected that you may not have much, if any, experience in the field you are applying for - that's why it's an entry level job. However, any work experience can demonstrate your ability to function in a professional environment. Eventually, over time, you may choose to drop some of the less relevant experiences from your resume as you gain more relevant experiences.


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