Resume writing for students and new grads.
Little work experience does not mean little to offer. We turn your degree, co-op terms, projects, part-time jobs and campus roles into a resume that gets you into graduate programs, internships and first professional jobs.
Employers are not looking for experience. They are looking for evidence.
Graduate recruiters know you are early in your career. What they want is proof you can learn fast, deliver and fit the team. Most student resumes hide that proof.
School is listed, not used
A degree and GPA tell a recruiter where you studied. Projects, capstones and labs tell them what you can do.
Jobs look unrelated
Retail, restaurant and campus jobs build skills employers want, but most resumes describe them as duties instead of results.
It looks like every other student’s
Free templates, objective statements and long skills lists make hundreds of graduate applications look identical.
From a list of classes to a case for hiring you.
Typical student resume
- An objective statement about wanting to grow
- Education with a course list and nothing else
- Part-time jobs described as duties
- A long list of soft skills
- Graphic template with columns and icons
- Clubs and volunteering left off as “not real experience”
Student resume we write
- A short profile naming your target role and strongest skills
- Education with projects, capstones and results
- Part-time jobs written as achievements with numbers
- Technical and job-specific skills from target postings
- A clean one-page, ATS-friendly layout
- Leadership, clubs and volunteering shown as experience
From first year to first job.
We write for every stage of school and the first years after it.
Students applying for placements
University and college students competing for co-op terms, summer internships and research positions.
First professional role
Recent graduates applying to graduate programs, rotational programs and entry-level roles.
Study permit and PGWP holders
International graduates building Canadian experience and applying for their first role in Canada.
Diploma and certificate programs
College graduates in technology, health, business, trades and creative programs.
Graduate degree holders
Graduate students moving into industry, government or research roles who need a resume rather than an academic record.
One to three years in
Young professionals ready for their second role who have outgrown their student resume.
Your school years, written as work experience.
Employers hire graduates for potential backed by proof. We find that proof in your projects, jobs and activities, and present it the way recruiters scan for it.
Recent graduate seeking an entry-level position to grow my skills.
AfterBusiness Analytics graduate (BCom, 2026) · SQL, Python and Power BI · 2 co-op terms in banking operations
Completed a capstone project.
AfterCapstone: built a demand forecasting model for a local food bank that cut overstock waste 22%; presented to its board.
Cashier at a grocery store.
AfterCashier and team trainer · handled 300+ transactions a shift and trained 8 new hires on store systems.
Member of the marketing club.
AfterVP Events, Marketing Association · ran 6 networking events for 400+ students and secured $7K in sponsorship.
What every graduate resume needs.
A clear target
One field or role at the top, so recruiters immediately see where you fit.
Projects as proof
Capstones, labs, case competitions and personal projects presented with what you built and what it achieved.
Every job counts
Part-time and summer jobs written to show reliability, customer skills, leadership and results.
You have more to show than you think.
Send us your current resume, or even just your transcript and a list of what you have done. We will show you how to turn it into a strong first resume.
From campus to career.
One writer works with you from start to finish. Most first drafts arrive within 2 to 3 business days of your consultation.
Send your resume for a free review
Or whatever you have so far. We will tell you what to add and what to change.
Student consultation
We talk about your program, projects, jobs and the roles or programs you want.
Your first draft
A one-page, ATS-friendly resume aimed at your target roles.
Revisions together
We refine it with you until it is right. Every resume is backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Ready to apply
Final files in Word and PDF, plus a cover letter and LinkedIn profile if your package includes them.
Where graduates start their careers.
Clear pricing. No surprises.
Choose by career level. Package deals add a matching cover letter and LinkedIn profile.
For students and new graduates. The package most of our graduate clients choose. Package deal $239.
See package →For graduates with co-op terms or a year or two of experience. Package deal $289.
See package →For senior professionals returning to study who need an executive-level resume. Package deal $389.
See package →Prices in CAD, before provincial tax.
Student and new grad FAQs
Should a student resume be one page?
Usually yes. One strong page is right for most students and new graduates. We may use two pages for graduate degree holders with research, publications or several co-op terms.
What if I have no work experience at all?
Projects, labs, volunteering, clubs, sports, competitions and family responsibilities all show skills. We present them as experience so your resume has substance.
Should I include my GPA?
Include it if it is strong, usually 3.3 out of 4 or above, or if the employer asks for it. Otherwise we focus on projects, awards and results instead.
Do you write resumes for co-op and internship applications?
Yes. We write resumes tailored to co-op portals and internship postings, and can create versions for different fields if you are applying broadly.
I am an international student. Is my resume different?
Mostly in format and context. We use a Canadian format, explain any international experience clearly and can note your work eligibility, such as a post-graduation work permit, where it helps.
Do you help with LinkedIn for students?
Yes. Our package deals include a matching LinkedIn profile, which matters for students because many graduate recruiters search LinkedIn first.
Find out how your resume reads to a graduate recruiter.
Send your current resume or a list of your experience. A writer will review it and tell you what to change, with no obligation.
Prefer to talk? Call (647) 819-2545 or email info@professionalresumes.ca.