8 reasons this is an excellent resume for a recent college graduate

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Approximately 1.9 million students in the US graduated from college this year. Some are going into their post-college job search with an extensive résumé, while others have no experience whatsoever.

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It doesn't matter where you fall on the spectrum, as long as your résumé catches the recruiter's attention and makes a great first impression in the six seconds they spend reviewing it.

To get a clearer picture of what makes a résumé stand out, we asked Amanda Augustine, a career advice expert for TopRésumé, to create a sample of an excellent one for a recent grad with some work experience.

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While your résumé may look different depending on the industry you're in or the experience you have, the one below should serve as a useful guide for new college grads:

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What makes this an excellent résumé for a recent grad? Augustine outlines the following reasons: