{"id":5228,"date":"2025-09-27T16:17:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T10:47:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uninist.com\/blog\/?p=5228"},"modified":"2025-09-27T16:18:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T10:48:26","slug":"how-to-write-a-resume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uninist.com\/blog\/career-development\/how-to-write-a-resume","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a Resume for Your First Job in UK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you someone who just graduated? And now on the job hunt? Well most of the people have already made a resume even before graduating, but it doesn\u2019t matter if you have graduated or not, a resume is one of the most important pieces of paper for a student. In the resume, you mention everything you have done, from academic to extra curricular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Landing your first job is one of the most exciting milestones for any student or recent graduate in UK. But before you can step into the professional world, you need a well-structured resume and that is why we have come with this blog. In this blog, we are going to teach you to write a resume so you can land your first job very smoothly because a resume is the thing that gets you inside the door. This is what Uninist does for students in UK, from finding suitable <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uninist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">student accommodation<\/a><\/strong> to how to write a resume, we cover it all! So, without any more delay, let\u2019s get right into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><div><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/div><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-make-a-resume\">How to Write a Resume?<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#understand-what-uk-employers-are-looking-for\">Understand What UK Employers Are Looking For<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#select-an-appropriate-resume-format\">Select an Appropriate Resume Format<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#begin-with-good-contact-info\">Begin with Good Contact Info<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#write-a-compelling-personal-statement\">Write a Compelling Personal Statement<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#begin-by-naming-your-education\">Begin by Naming Your Education<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#stress-work-experience-even-if-it-is-minimal\">Stress Work Experience Even if it is Minimal<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#stress-transferable-skills\">Stress Transferable Skills<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#list-of-achievements-extracurricular-activities\">List of Achievements &amp; Extracurricular Activities<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#keep-it-brief-and-relevant\">Keep It BRIEF and Relevant<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#bring-a-resume-to-life-with-action-verbs\">Bring a Resume to Life with Action Verbs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#proofreading-before-submission\">Proofreading Before Submission<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#customize-each-resume-for-each-job\">Customize Each Resume for Each Job<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#use-a-resume-builder-for-extra-help\">Use a Resume Builder for Extra Help<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#dont-use-very-stylized-templates-use-basic-minimalist-and-ats-friendly-templates\">Don&#8217;t use very stylized templates &#8211; use basic, minimalist, and ATS &#8211; friendly templates<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#add-references-optional-for-first-job\">Add References (Optional for First Job)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-make-a-resume\"><strong>How to Write a Resume?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"understand-what-uk-employers-are-looking-for\"><strong>Understand What UK Employers Are Looking For<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UK employers like skill-based resumes (or CVs) that contain brief and punchy information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Because you&#8217;ve been at your first job already, your potential employers understand that you won&#8217;t have that much experience, but they are after transferable skills like problem solving, collaboration, and communication. Education and academic qualifications, and volunteering, part-time employment, and intern.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make your resume a single paragraph at a maximum two pages &#8211; refrain from stuffing it with too much information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"select-an-appropriate-resume-format\"><strong>Select an Appropriate Resume Format<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare your resume, choose the structure that best characterises your profile:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chronological resume which focuses on work experience, ideal if you do have experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Functional resume which emphasizes skills instead of experience like best used by first time job seekers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combination resume which combines skill and work\/academic experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For your initial employment, a functional or a functional\/combination resume will do.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"begin-with-good-contact-info\"><strong>Begin with Good Contact Info<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Include your contact information prominently at the very top of your resume.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include your full name, mobile phone, Business email and not casual emails like cooldude123@gmail.com, LinkedIn profile as applicable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not provide uninvited personal information such as age, marital status, etc., nor a photo which is not requisite in UK resumes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"write-a-compelling-personal-statement\"><strong>Write a Compelling Personal Statement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personal statement\/profiling statement which is extremely brief 3-4.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can use it to explain who you are, your professional goals, as well as why you fit the job.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For example: &#8220;Self-assured Business graduate with strong organizational and teamworking skills, looking for a first marketing job. Proven experience of social media management and willing to contribute creative potential towards company development.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This statement makes your recruiter understand your passion and potential from the first read.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"begin-by-naming-your-education\"><strong>Begin by Naming Your Education<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Since you yourself are an inexperienced jobholder, your greatest marketing asset is education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record your credentials in reverse chronological order like name of degree or diploma, university\/college name, study dates, appropriate projects or modules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: BCom (Hons), <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uninist.com\/united-kingdom\/oxford\/university\/university-of-oxford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Oxford <\/a><\/strong>(2021-2024) with main modules like Economics, Marketing, Business Communication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stress-work-experience-even-if-it-is-minimal\"><strong>Stress Work Experience Even if it is Minimal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You do not need an extensive work history for your first job. Simply add Part-time activities like cafes, shops, internships, volunteer service, university society or event work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: Event Manager in University Society (2023), held a student photo exhibition, multi-channel social campaigns increased visitors by 40%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This shows transferable skills but not precisely a job.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stress-transferable-skills\"><strong>Stress Transferable Skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Skills matter far more than experience when creating a first job resume.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a resume skill list that showcases things like teamwork and communications, problem-solving, time management, and computer\/technical abilities like Microsoft Office suite, Canva, social media programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tip: Make skills specific to the job description &#8211; avoid generic abilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"list-of-achievements-extracurricular-activities\"><strong>List of Achievements &amp; Extracurricular Activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employers desire to see industriousness and commitment outside classes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include things like scholarships, prizes, or certificates, club memberships (debate team, sports teams, student union), online courses on LinkedIn Learning, Coursera.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: Obtained Google Digital Garage Certification in Digital Marketing, University football team captain (2022\u201323), etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keep-it-brief-and-relevant\"><strong>Keep It BRIEF and Relevant<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applicants are read by recruiters for less than 10 seconds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not write very elaborately &#8211; bullet points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not include unrelated hobbies such as &#8220;Netflix binging&#8221; or &#8220;spending time with friends.&#8221; Rather, create transferable hobbies that become marketable skills such as blogging, coding, or volunteering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bring-a-resume-to-life-with-action-verbs\"><strong>Bring a Resume to Life with Action Verbs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Begin bullet points with vigorous active verbs like Organised, Developed, Managed, Led, Created.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change &#8220;Supported social media&#8221; to &#8220;Developed Instagram campaigns that grew followers by 20%.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Action verbs strengthen achievements and present them professionally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"proofreading-before-submission\"><strong>Proofreading Before Submission<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spelling errors or poor grammar will ruin an initial impression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spelling check always, UK spellings specifically for e.g., use of &#8220;organisation&#8221; instead of &#8220;organization\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask a friend, professor, or mentor to read over prior to submitting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"customize-each-resume-for-each-job\"><strong>Customize Each Resume for Each Job<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t send the same resume everywhere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read the job description carefully and relate that with your skill.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: If you are interviewing for a marketing position, emphasize communications and social media. If you are interviewing for finance, emphasize numerals and analytical skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customisation places you higher on the short list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"use-a-resume-builder-for-extra-help\"><strong>Use a Resume Builder for Extra Help<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you&#8217;re unsure of the structure, then do a resume builder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may also use UK-style templates from free online sources like Canva, Zety, or Novoresume.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resume creators take the guesswork out of format, giving you a way to create a professional-looking resume.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dont-use-very-stylized-templates-use-basic-minimalist-and-ats-friendly-templates\"><strong>Don&#8217;t use very stylized templates &#8211; use basic, minimalist, and ATS &#8211; friendly templates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make It ATS-Friendly Many UK employers sort resumes through programs of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To ensure your resume will be seen, employ usual fonts such as Calibri or Arial.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t use high-quality images or graphics, formatting. You need to incorporate job posting keywords.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"add-references-optional-for-first-job\"><strong>Add References (Optional for First Job)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Either add references at the end of your paper or simply state: &#8220;References upon request.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One who has referred an inexperienced worker may be a head of the university lecturer, Internship supervisor, and Head of a volunteer organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that a good resume plays a very crucial role in landing your job and it is important to make a great resume which gets selected right away. In this blog we have answered your question of how to write a resume and now you just have to stack skills and experience to make a very highly selected resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1758949156620\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is skills more important or academics?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Both are very important to land a good job because education without skills will take you nowhere. But if you are skillful you can even earn without having a degree. So, not just on academics but focus on skill building as well.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1758949216312\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">From where you can do meaningful courses?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can search for courses on sites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn Learning<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coursera<\/a>. Here you can find courses and you can do them if you find them interesting or useful enough.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1758949369791\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is formatting important in a resume?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, formatting is very important as it makes your resume look presentable and more organized instead of cluttered.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you someone who just graduated? And now on the job hunt? Well most of the people have already made a resume even before graduating, but it doesn\u2019t matter if you have graduated or not, a resume is one of the most important pieces of paper for a student. 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