Sample of a beginner’s Resume

You are looking for an internship, some training or a first job, here are our tips for preparing your resume. Before beginning your resume, take time to list out all experience you have gained and the skills and accomplishments you achieved.

Junior Web Developer Resume / Entry-Level Example

Essential elements of a resume for beginner

For a beginner’s resume, on the structure side of it, the first section is to highlight your training. Then come the skills and experience if such exists, of course and finally your centers of interest.

1. Identity / contact information

You must mention your name, full address and fastest ways to reach you: telephone number and / or e-mail address. You can indicate your age and put a photo ID (you have to assess if it is a plus).

2. Professional goal

This is the first looked at part on any resume and the one that every recruiter will use to identify the candidate’s profile. You will show here the target position, your degree(s) or your career goal(s).

3. Your training

For each significant degree (of yours) or any acquired professional training certificate, give dates, places and significant details. Do not forget to mention any internship(s), even short ones as part of your curriculum.

PLEASE WAIT

4. Hard skills

These are your professional skills, mainly foreign language(s) spoken, computer tools (name of each software, version, level, system …).

5. Professional experience

Decline your jobs, summer jobs and internships, and for each one, give the name of the company / employer, duration or range of dates, position held and summary of the work performed. Explain briefly what these experiences have brought to you.

6. Soft skills

Reveal your personality: talk about your autonomy, your organizational skills, your initiative and your ability to work in a team.

Recruiters attach great importance to soft skills, because with almost equal applications, the candidate showing the most social skills will be preferred.

7 What interests you (various)

Be modest, no hobbies or pastimes, speak only of what may interest a recruiter, for example, sports, arts, social activities, volunteer for non-profit association(s) as well as your license(s),car, motorcycle and others,. Add the fact that you have your own transportation, if this is the case.

PLEASE WAIT

Little or no professional experience does not preclude you to value all the elements of your resume. Be sure to emphasize your autonomy for key skills, talk about your organizational skills, your leadership and your ability to work in teams.

Example of Job Application Email

In the realm of practical job searches, a well-crafted job application email serves as a crucial step toward securing meaningful employment opportunities.

For instance, let’s consider a genuine job listing from DevSolutions Agency, a reputable organization seeking a Web Developer proficient in recent web development languages and tools, all skills prominently featured on your resume.
  a genuine job listing for web developer  
Recognizing the direct alignment between the job requirements and your skill set, you meticulously craft an email application.
Beginning with a concise introduction expressing your genuine interest in the position and the company, you proceed to highlight specific examples from your resume that demonstrate your proficiency in the required technologies and your track record of success in previous roles.
You emphasize your enthusiasm for the opportunity to contribute to the company’s goals and express your readiness for further discussion in an interview.
 

Example of Job Application Email for Web Developer

 

Dear Mr./Ms. [INTERLOCUTOR],

I am writing to express my interest in the Web Developer position at DevSolutions Agency. As a recent Computer Science graduate with internship experience in web development, I am eager to contribute to your team.

With proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, PHP7, MySQL, jQuery, and experience in WordPress and Apache interfaces, I am well-prepared for the responsibilities of a Web Developer. During my internship at WebSoft Glendale, I contributed to various projects, including web interfaces, mobile versions, and software issue resolutions.

What interests me about the opportunity at DevSolutions Agency is the emphasis on self-prioritization and challenges. I value autonomy and innovation, and I am drawn to the prospect of joining a team that fosters a dynamic and collaborative environment. I am enthusiastic about further developing my skills and making meaningful contributions.

In addition to my technical skills, I bring strong communication and interpersonal abilities, honed through roles as a Lab Assistant at Phoenix Tech and Marketing Intern at ArtStudioMag. These experiences have equipped me to collaborate effectively and communicate technical concepts to stakeholders.

I am interested in discussing how my background, skills, and enthusiasm can contribute to DevSolutions Agency’s success. Thank you for considering my application. I am available for an interview at your convenience and can be reached via phone or email.

Best regards, [Your Name]

 
This tailored approach positions you as a strong candidate for the role.